Michigan State House District 15
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Erin Byrnes Democratic (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
Jalal AbdallahDemocraticHassan H NehmeRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Erin Byrnes (D) 56.3, Gary Edward Gardner (R) 43.7
- Last election
- Erin Byrnes (Democratic) won by 12.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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The current holder, Erin Byrnes, is not on the candidate list.
- Jalal AbdallahDemocratic
- Hassan H NehmeRepublican
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 35,486
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticErin ByrnesWon Democratic 19,97456.3% RepublicanGary Edward Gardner Republican 15,51243.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,983
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticErin ByrnesWon Democratic 17,86461.6% RepublicanSteven J. Mackie Republican 11,11938.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,238
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAbdullah HammoudWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,36270.5% RepublicanCarla Oneill Republican 10,90627.1% OtherLarry Darnell Betts Other 9702.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,079
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAbdullah HammoudWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,63468.6% RepublicanDoug Mitchell Republican 9,44531.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,191
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAbdullah HammoudWon Democratic 21,73961.8% RepublicanTerrance Guido Gerin Republican 13,45238.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,225
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge DaranyWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,00967.5% RepublicanJohnnie Salemassi Republican 7,21632.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,269
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge DaranyWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,46575.0% RepublicanPriscilla Parness Republican 8,80425.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,629
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge DaranyWon Democratic 12,40854.8% RepublicanSuzanne Sareini Republican 10,22145.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,898
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGino H. PolidoriWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,60677.5% RepublicanJ. Scott Saionz Republican 8,29222.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,146
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGino H. PolidoriWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,39176.0% RepublicanAbbas Ghasham Republican 6,75524.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,986
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGino H. PolidoriWon Democratic 23,92364.7% RepublicanDoug Thomas Republican 13,06335.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,227
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary WoronchakWon(incumbent) Republican 19,227100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,520
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary WoronchakWon(incumbent) Republican 20,35654.3% DemocraticAmanda Howe Democratic 16,06742.8% LibertarianGregory Stempfle Libertarian 1,0972.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,832
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary WoronchakWon Republican 15,82751.3% DemocraticMaureen Keanedoran Democratic 13,81744.8% LibertarianGregory Stempfle Libertarian 1,1883.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,203
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAgnes DobronskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,04755.1% RepublicanGary Woronchak Republican 15,59740.8% LibertarianPaul Kane Libertarian 1,5594.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,727
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAgnes DobronskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,80752.8% RepublicanDouglas Thomas Republican 14,65743.5% LibertarianTed Tifrea Libertarian 1,2633.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,522
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAgnes DobronskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,47550.5% RepublicanDouglas Thomas Republican 19,06844.8% IndependentBill Parrot Independent 1,9794.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,319
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe Young Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 7,99096.0% RepublicanJacquelynn Rodgers Republican 3294.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,468
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe Young Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 14,93496.5% RepublicanWillie Lenard Republican 5343.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,070
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe Young Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 11,36294.1% RepublicanChester Williams Republican 7085.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,205
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe Young Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 20,91994.2% RepublicanCelestine White Republican 1,2865.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,180
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe Young Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 16,178100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,000
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe Young Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 16,000100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,086
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe Young Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 9,57995.0% RepublicanGeorgia Barnes Republican 5075.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,243
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph Young Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 16,64096.5% RepublicanEdward Lacy Cosley Republican 5553.2% OtherJohn B. Haywood Other 480.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,482
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph Young Jr.Won Democratic 12,03996.5% RepublicanKenneth R. Hites Republican 4433.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,961
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames BradleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,10595.7% RepublicanBarbara Warren Republican 8564.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,789
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlma StallworthWon Democratic 20,61786.7% RepublicanW. Jerry Garrett Republican 3,17213.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,809
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Michigan House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJack FaxonWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,12981.0% RepublicanHerbert Williams Republican 5,68019.1%
- 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 15, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mi/house/15. 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:15
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026