Michigan State House District 21
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Kelly Breen Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Ross BarrancoRepublicanKelly BreenDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win
Last result · 2024 general: Kelly Breen (D) 55.5, Thomas Konesky (R) 43.1, James K. Young (L) 1.4
- Earlier results
- Kelly Breen (Democratic) won by 14.2 points, 2022, older linesRanjeev Puri (Democratic) won by 18.3 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 48,397
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKelly BreenWon Democratic 26,86655.5% RepublicanThomas Konesky Republican 20,83443.0% LibertarianJames K. Young Libertarian 6971.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,172
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKelly BreenWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,67056.4% RepublicanDavid Staudt Republican 16,98142.3% LibertarianJames K. Young Libertarian 5211.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,966
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRanjeev PuriWon Democratic 34,28459.1% RepublicanLaurel Hess Republican 23,68240.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,390
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKristy PaganWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,44461.8% RepublicanDarian Moore Republican 16,94638.2%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 48,397
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKelly BreenWon Democratic 26,86655.5% RepublicanThomas Konesky Republican 20,83443.0% LibertarianJames K. Young Libertarian 6971.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,172
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKelly BreenWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,67056.4% RepublicanDavid Staudt Republican 16,98142.3% LibertarianJames K. Young Libertarian 5211.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,966
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRanjeev PuriWon Democratic 34,28459.1% RepublicanLaurel Hess Republican 23,68240.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,390
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKristy PaganWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,44461.8% RepublicanDarian Moore Republican 16,94638.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,552
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKristy PaganWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,26059.4% RepublicanDerek Moss Republican 19,29240.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,368
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKristy PaganWon Democratic 16,77855.3% RepublicanCarol Fausone Republican 13,59044.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,195
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDian SlavensWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,60561.6% RepublicanJoe Barnabei Republican 16,59038.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,521
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDian SlavensWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,20151.2% RepublicanLori Levi Republican 17,32048.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,793
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDian SlavensWon Democratic 27,80551.7% RepublicanTodd Lajoy Republican 24,20445.0% OtherBrian M. Cronan Other 1,7843.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,256
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhilip J. LajoyWon(incumbent) Republican 21,48156.1% DemocraticAl Sinis Democratic 16,77543.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,204
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhilip J. LajoyWon(incumbent) Republican 27,22557.7% DemocraticRalph E. Mayer Democratic 19,97942.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,000
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhilip LajoyWon Republican 15,59153.8% DemocraticMark Slavens Democratic 12,76944.0% LibertarianKen Century Libertarian 6402.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,818
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBruce PattersonWon(incumbent) Republican 24,71459.1% DemocraticMickey Walsh Democratic 17,10440.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,336
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBruce PattersonWon Republican 17,61364.4% DemocraticRay Bailey Democratic 9,72335.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,945
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDeborah WhymanWon(incumbent) Republican 17,92354.4% DemocraticDeborah Nesbit Democratic 15,02245.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,925
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDeborah WhymanWon(incumbent) Republican 15,90961.4% DemocraticDonna Clark Democratic 10,01638.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,162
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDeborah WhymanWon Republican 17,14850.2% DemocraticJim Kosteva(incumbent) Democratic 17,01449.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,099
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLynn OwenWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,45655.3% RepublicanJames Schmitz Republican 7,64344.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,713
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLynn OwenWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,91662.9% RepublicanJames Schmitz Republican 8,79737.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,772
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLynn OwenWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,26865.1% RepublicanJames Schmitz Republican 5,50434.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,986
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLynn OwenWon Democratic 12,12650.5% RepublicanJames Schmitz Republican 11,69348.8% LibertarianCharles Dawson Libertarian 1670.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,428
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard F. SullivanWon Democratic 10,13455.0% RepublicanRoy Baker Republican 7,99343.4% OtherFrederick J. Abar Other 3011.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,175
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarbararose CollinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,97890.2% RepublicanJohn Scarberry Republican 1,1929.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,906
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarbararose CollinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,87386.9% RepublicanJohn Scarberry Republican 1,03313.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,179
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarbararose CollinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,50587.3% RepublicanGeroge W. Caron Republican 1,56811.9% LibertarianRandolf G. Szabla Libertarian 1060.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,855
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarbararose CollinsWon Democratic 8,18883.1% RepublicanTom Dwyer Republican 1,47515.0% OtherNina Hubbard Other 1521.5% OtherDoniphan Mullins Other 400.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,672
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid Holmes Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 14,38686.3% RepublicanJessie M. Ransom Republican 2,28613.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,754
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
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- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMorris Wardelle Hood Jr.Won Democratic 14,50581.7% RepublicanEdgar S. Hughes Republican 3,24918.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,492
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Michigan House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge F. MontgomeryWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,96685.0% RepublicanEdgar S. Hughes Republican 3,52615.0%
- 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
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Election Wrld. (2026). Michigan State House District 21, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mi/house/21. 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.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026