Michigan State House District 37

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Brad Paquette Republican · Member list as of Oct 28

Angela M. JonesDemocratic

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Brad Paquette (R) 64.9, Angela Jones (D) 35.1

Brad PaquetteRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win

Last election: Brad Paquette (Republican) won by 29.8 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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Donor-based spectrum: LiberalCentristConservativePaquetteNo published score for Jones
Races: Won 0 of 1; Won 4 of 4
Years since first win: Not available; 4

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Angela M. JonesDemocratic
Brad PaquetteIncumbentRepublican

Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com, dated Oct 28

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History (29 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 46,644
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2024)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanBrad PaquetteWon	Republican	30,26564.9%	64.9%
DemocraticAngela Jones	Democratic	16,37935.1%	35.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 34,615
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanBrad PaquetteWon(incumbent)	Republican	22,39264.7%	64.7%
DemocraticNaomi Ludman	Democratic	12,22335.3%	35.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 54,146
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticSamantha SteckloffWon	Democratic	34,59063.9%	63.9%
RepublicanMitch Swoboda	Republican	18,46434.1%	34.1%
OtherJames K. Young	Other	1,0922.0%	2.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 42,809
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticChristine GreigWon(incumbent)	Democratic	28,77767.2%	67.2%
RepublicanMitch Swoboda	Republican	14,03232.8%	32.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 48,133
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticChristine GreigWon(incumbent)	Democratic	29,18160.6%	60.6%
RepublicanMitch Swoboda	Republican	17,20935.8%	35.8%
LibertarianJames K. Young	Libertarian	1,7433.6%	3.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 33,507
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticChristine GreigWon	Democratic	19,14857.1%	57.1%
RepublicanRichard Lerner	Republican	14,35942.9%	42.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 47,908
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticVicki BarnettWon(incumbent)	Democratic	29,55461.7%	61.7%
RepublicanBruce Lilley	Republican	18,35438.3%	38.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 33,383
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticVicki BarnettWon(incumbent)	Democratic	20,75062.2%	62.2%
RepublicanChristopher Atallah	Republican	12,63337.8%	37.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 47,529
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticVicki BarnettWon	Democratic	28,57560.1%	60.1%
RepublicanPaul Welday	Republican	18,95439.9%	39.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 37,552
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticAldo VagnozziWon(incumbent)	Democratic	23,17761.7%	61.7%
RepublicanDennis Malaney	Republican	14,37538.3%	38.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 47,198
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticAldo VagnozziWon(incumbent)	Democratic	26,73056.6%	56.6%
RepublicanWilliam Largent	Republican	20,46843.4%	43.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 34,266
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticAldo VagnozziWon	Democratic	17,97652.5%	52.5%
RepublicanValerie Knol	Republican	16,29047.5%	47.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 44,242
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAndrew RaczkowskiWon(incumbent)	Republican	22,32650.5%	50.5%
DemocraticAldo Vagnozzi	Democratic	21,36248.3%	48.3%
OtherEric Borregard	Other	5541.3%	1.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 31,862
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAndrew RaczkowskiWon(incumbent)	Republican	20,35763.9%	63.9%
DemocraticStephen Dibert	Democratic	11,50536.1%	36.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 39,708
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAndrew RaczkowskiWon	Republican	23,20258.4%	58.4%
DemocraticStephen Dibert	Democratic	16,50641.6%	41.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 33,080
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJan DolanWon(incumbent)	Republican	22,87869.2%	69.2%
DemocraticRichard Dailey	Democratic	9,25028.0%	28.0%
LibertarianYepram Dervahanian	Libertarian	9522.9%	2.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 43,061
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJan DolanWon(incumbent)	Republican	31,19672.5%	72.5%
DemocraticRobert Jurczyk	Democratic	11,86527.6%	27.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,596
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJim KostevaWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,11060.9%	60.9%
RepublicanDolores Charmichael	Republican	6,48639.1%	39.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 24,050
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJames KostevaWon(incumbent)	Democratic	15,68365.2%	65.2%
RepublicanDavid Dossette	Republican	8,36734.8%	34.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,824
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJim KostevaWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,91273.6%	73.6%
RepublicanTheodore Jacques	Republican	3,91226.4%	26.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 24,906
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJim KostevaWon	Democratic	13,18753.0%	53.0%
RepublicanGeorgia Gramlich	Republican	11,71947.0%	47.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,390
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticEdward E. MahalakWon(incumbent)	Democratic	13,23168.2%	68.2%
RepublicanTheodore Jacques	Republican	6,15731.8%	31.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 22,123
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticThomas H. BrownWon(incumbent)	Democratic	22,10999.9%	99.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	140.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 24,020
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticThomas H. BrownWon(incumbent)	Democratic	16,35968.1%	68.1%
RepublicanThomas M. Sullivan	Republican	7,66131.9%	31.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 30,413
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticThomas H. BrownWon(incumbent)	Democratic	20,75668.3%	68.3%
RepublicanBrian C. Kidston	Republican	9,65531.8%	31.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,484
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticThomas H. BrownWon(incumbent)	Democratic	13,17571.3%	71.3%
RepublicanBrian C. Kidston	Republican	5,30928.7%	28.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 24,672
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticThomas H. BrownWon(incumbent)	Democratic	14,54058.9%	58.9%
RepublicanJack A. Underwood	Republican	9,80039.7%	39.7%
OtherThurman B. Conway	Other	3321.4%	1.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,270
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1964 to 1971)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticThomas H. BrownWon	Democratic	12,52072.5%	72.5%
RepublicanLeland D. Johnston	Republican	4,75027.5%	27.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 22,810
Election day: November 5, 1968
District map: Older district map (1964 to 1971)

Michigan House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticVincent J. PetitprenWon(incumbent)	Democratic	15,85069.5%	69.5%
RepublicanEdward Bivens Jr.	Republican	6,96030.5%	30.5%

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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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:37

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