Michigan State House District 10
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Veronica Paiz Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Peter OchsRepublicanVeronica PaizDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Veronica Paiz (D) 67.4, Griffin Wojtowicz (R) 32.6
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- Veronica PaizIncumbentDemocratic
- Peter OchsRepublican
- Piper Willow SmithOther(Working Class Party)
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- Last election
- Veronica Paiz (Democratic) won by 34.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
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Left column: OchsRight column: Paiz
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- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
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- 2
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Candidates on the ballot
- Veronica PaizIncumbentDemocratic
- Peter OchsRepublican
- Piper Willow SmithOther(Working Class Party)
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com, dated Oct 28
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History (30 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 50,451
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVeronica PaizWon Democratic 34,02567.4% RepublicanGriffin Wojtowicz Republican 16,42632.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,012
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe TateWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,06468.4% RepublicanMark Corcoran Republican 12,94831.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,007
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary CavanaghWon Democratic 38,14484.8% RepublicanCathy L. Alcorn Republican 6,86315.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,180
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeslie LoveWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,71384.0% RepublicanWilliam Brang Republican 4,83714.2% LibertarianJeremy Morgan Libertarian 6301.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,171
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeslie LoveWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,78781.6% RepublicanWilliam Brang Republican 6,02715.0% LibertarianJeremy Morgan Libertarian 1,3573.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,241
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeslie LoveWon Democratic 21,58382.3% RepublicanMatthew Hauser Republican 4,65817.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,872
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhil CavanaghWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,19086.4% RepublicanJasmine Bridges Republican 5,68213.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,913
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarvey SantanaWon Democratic 14,01794.0% RepublicanJasmine Ford Republican 8966.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,145
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGabe LelandWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,63594.8% OtherMarc J. Sosnowski Other 1,5105.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,535
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGabe LelandWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,36494.0% RepublicanThomas J. Schaut Republican 1,1716.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,291
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGabe LelandWon Democratic 25,66090.7% RepublicanReuben Myers Republican 2,6319.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,938
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTriette LipseyreevesWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,00589.2% RepublicanJohn Nazars Republican 1,5358.6% GreenAlan Jacobson Green 3982.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,104
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSamuel Thomas IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,31997.5% RepublicanMartin Royster Republican 7852.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,276
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSamuel Thomas IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,37496.4% RepublicanRichard Henry Republican 9023.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,580
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSamuel Thomas IIIWon Democratic 28,91394.5% RepublicanRichard Henry Republican 7992.6% IndependentKenneth Johnson Independent 6642.2% OtherLarry Williams Other 2040.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,515
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNelson SaundersWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,36695.8% RepublicanAlice Graves Republican 1,1494.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,581
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNelson SaundersWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,75294.5% RepublicanCheryl Taylor Republican 1,8295.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,195
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTed WallaceWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,29992.7% RepublicanJohn W. Gordon Republican 8967.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,701
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTed WallaceWon Democratic 17,98991.3% RepublicanJack Katchmar Republican 1,3676.9% OtherDonald Cook Other 3451.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,990
- Election day
- not on file
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTed WallaceWon Democratic 17,56492.5% RepublicanJack Katchmar Republican 1,4267.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,396
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVirgil C. Smith Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 13,73789.2% RepublicanDavid Leach Republican 1,3538.8% IndependentFreddie Kennedy Independent 3052.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,547
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVirgil C. Smith Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 21,76188.7% RepublicanNora Hudson Republican 2,78611.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,131
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVirgil C. Smith Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 18,131100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,139
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVirgil C. Smith Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 19,89586.0% RepublicanJohn J. Felczak Republican 3,24414.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,370
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVirgil C. Smith Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 14,364100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,195
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVirgil C. Smith Jr.Won Democratic 19,95689.9% RepublicanJuanita Brown Republican 2,23810.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,018
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael NovakWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,018100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,826
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael NovakWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,93484.3% RepublicanWalter Czarnecki Republican 3,89215.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,886
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid Holmes Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 9,19693.0% RepublicanConstance Tiggs Republican 6907.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,891
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Michigan House of Representatives District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid Holmes Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 13,02793.8% RepublicanSubirda H. Gatewood Republican 8646.2%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Michigan State House District 10, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mi/house/10. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:mi/sldl:10
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026