Michigan State House District 3
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Alabas Farhat Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Alabas FarhatDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first winGus TarrafRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Alabas Farhat (D) 67.9, Richard A. Zeile (R) 27.7, Larry Betts (O) 4.4
- Last election
- Alabas Farhat (Democratic) won by 40.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: FarhatRight column: Tarraf
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeFarhatNo published score for Tarraf
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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- Alabas FarhatIncumbentDemocratic
- Gus TarrafRepublican
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 25,438
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlabas FarhatWon Democratic 17,27567.9% RepublicanRichard A. Zeile Republican 7,05127.7% OtherLarry Betts Other 1,1124.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,907
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlabas FarhatWon Democratic 15,59574.6% RepublicanGinger L. Shearer Republican 5,30825.4% Shona Doreen Beasley Write-in 40.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,622
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShri ThanedarWon Democratic 28,57593.3% RepublicanAnita Vinson Republican 1,2344.0% OtherStephen Boyle Other 8132.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,930
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWendell L. ByrdWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,17996.7% RepublicanDolores Brodersen Republican 7513.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,721
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWendell L. ByrdWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,76696.8% RepublicanJohn Brodersen Republican 9553.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,064
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWendell ByrdWon Democratic 19,48197.1% RepublicanDolores Brodersen Republican 5832.9% OtherDamian Mitchell Other 00.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,403
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn OlumbaWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,93895.9% RepublicanDolores Brodersen Republican 1,0292.9% GreenLouis Novak Green 4361.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,722
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlberta Tinsley TalabiWon Democratic 13,20096.2% RepublicanDaniel Lamar Republican 5223.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,677
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBettie Cook ScottWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,82897.0% GreenFred Vitale Green 4681.6% LibertarianTim Beck Libertarian 3811.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,847
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBettie Cook ScottWon Democratic 17,79794.4% RepublicanShirley A. Lamar Republican 7003.7% GreenFred D. Vitale Green 3501.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,105
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLamar Lemmons IIIWon Democratic 25,93895.7% RepublicanMichael Embry Republican 1,1674.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,240
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArtina TinsleyhardmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,52095.8% RepublicanMichael Embry Republican 7204.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,875
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArtina TinsleyhardmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,78094.8% RepublicanMichael Embry Republican 7503.6% LibertarianJoann Karpinski Libertarian 3451.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,340
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArtina TinsleyhardmanWon Democratic 15,07392.3% RepublicanMarlyss Landeros Republican 8685.3% LibertarianJoann Karpinski Libertarian 3992.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,932
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary ParksWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,94095.5% RepublicanMarlyss Landeros Republican 9924.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,661
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary ParksWon Democratic 17,91691.1% RepublicanDonald Campbell Republican 1,0615.4% IndependentWilliam Tinsley Independent 3862.0% LibertarianJoann Karpinski Libertarian 1850.9% IndependentJasper Young Independent 1130.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,673
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe Young Sr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 22,66291.8% RepublicanAndrea Harris Republican 1,4505.9% IndependentWilliam Tinsley Independent 5612.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,988
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIlona VargaWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,64796.2% OtherGertrude Cook Other 3413.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,512
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIlona VargaWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,04884.1% RepublicanChester Calka Republican 2,29214.8% OtherMarco Cioccio Other 1721.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,128
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIlona VargaWon Democratic 9,77580.6% RepublicanChester Calka Republican 1,86415.4% IndependentSamuel Webb Independent 4884.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,045
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMatthew McNeelyWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,48677.3% RepublicanChester Calka Republican 4,55922.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,052
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMatthew McNeelyWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,13877.0% RepublicanJohn Wojtys Republican 3,91422.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,635
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCasmer P. OgonowskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,53677.5% RepublicanEdward M. Griswald Republican 5,09822.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,652
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCasmer P. OgonowskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,60677.1% RepublicanAnthony C. Pakula Republican 4,04622.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,770
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCasmer P. OgonowskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,37478.2% RepublicanJohn B. Clark Republican 5,39621.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,340
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCasmer P. OgonowskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,64382.7% RepublicanThomas E. Klunzinger Republican 3,65917.1% OtherArmand Koloian Other 380.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,704
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCasmer P. OgonowskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,27168.4% RepublicanMary Singer Republican 8,43331.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,456
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam A. RyanWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,63979.1% RepublicanPhilip Terry Knight Republican 2,81720.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,178
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Michigan House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam A. RyanWon Democratic 14,59876.1% RepublicanEdgar W. Smith Republican 4,58023.9%
- 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 3, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mi/house/3. Retrieved October 30, 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:3
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