Michigan's 31st House of Representatives district
American legislative district
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Michigan's 31st House of Representatives district (also referred to as Michigan's 31st House district) is a legislative district within the Michigan House of Representatives located in parts of Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties.[2] The district was created in 1965, when the Michigan House of Representatives district naming scheme changed from a county-based system to a numerical one.[3]
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Demographics75.4% White
13.5% Black
4.3% Hispanic
1.5% Asian
0.1% Native American
0.5% Other
4.7% Multiracial
13.5% Black
4.3% Hispanic
1.5% Asian
0.1% Native American
0.5% Other
4.7% Multiracial
Population(2024)92,999
Notes[1]
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| Demographics | 75.4% White 13.5% Black 4.3% Hispanic 1.5% Asian 0.1% Native American 0.5% Other 4.7% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 92,999 | ||
| Notes | [1] | ||
List of representatives
| Representative | Party | Dates | Residence | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucille H. McCollough | Democratic | 1965–1982 | Dearborn | [4] | |
| William J. Runco | Republican | 1983–1986 | Dearborn | [5] | |
| Agnes Dobronski | Democratic | 1987–1988 | Dearborn | [6] | |
| William J. Runco | Republican | 1989–1990 | Dearborn | [5][7] | |
| Agnes Dobronski | Democratic | 1991–1992 | Dearborn | [6] | |
| Sharon L. Gire | Democratic | 1993–1998 | Clinton Township | [8] | |
| Paul Gieleghem | Democratic | 1999–2004 | Clinton Township | [9] | |
| Fred Miller | Democratic | 2005–2010 | Mount Clemens | [10] | |
| Marilyn Lane | Democratic | 2011–2016 | Fraser | [11] | |
| William Sowerby | Democratic | 2017–2022 | Clinton Township | [12] | |
| Reggie Miller | Democratic | 2023–present | Belleville | [13] | |
Recent elections
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William Sowerby | 26,202 | 56.27 | |
| Republican | Lisa Valerio-Nowc | 20,364 | 43.73 | |
| Total votes | 46,566 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William J. Sowerby | 20,791 | 59.89 | |
| Republican | Lisa Valerio-Nowc | 13,925 | 40.11 | |
| Total votes | 34,716 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William Sowerby | 22,735 | 56.16 | |
| Republican | Lisa Valerio | 15,743 | 38.89 | |
| Libertarian | Mike Saliba | 2,007 | 4.96 | |
| Total votes | 40,485 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Marilyn Lane | 15,769 | 61.07 | |
| Republican | Phil Rode | 10,054 | 38.93 | |
| Total votes | 25,823 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Marilyn Lane | 24,443 | 61.74 | |
| Republican | Lynn Evans | 13,404 | 33.86 | |
| Libertarian | James Miller | 1,742 | 4.40 | |
| Total votes | 39,589 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Marilyn Lane | 12,710 | 53.89 | |
| Republican | Daniel Tollis | 10,874 | 46.11 | |
| Total votes | 23,584 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Fred Miller | 26,404 | 66.1 | |
| Republican | Daniel Tollis | 12,277 | 30.74 | |
| Libertarian | James Miller | 1,263 | 3.16 | |
| Total votes | 39,944 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Historical district boundaries
| Map | Description | Apportionment Plan | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Wayne County (part)
|
1964 Apportionment Plan | [21] | |
Wayne County (part)
|
1972 Apportionment Plan | [22] | |
| Wayne County (part) | 1982 Apportionment Plan | [23] | |
Macomb County (part)
|
1992 Apportionment Plan | [24] | |
Macomb County (part)
|
2001 Apportionment Plan | [25] | |
 | Macomb County (part)
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2011 Apportionment Plan | [26] |