Michigan State House District 40
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Matt Longjohn Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Matt LongjohnDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first winRobert M. SitarskiRepublican
Last result · 2024 general: Matt Longjohn (D) 57.5, Kelly Sackett (R) 42.6
- Earlier results
- Christine Morse (Democratic) won by 17.3 points, 2022, older linesMari Manoogian (Democratic) won by 15.5 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 53,453
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMatt LongjohnWon Democratic 30,70757.5% RepublicanKelly Sackett Republican 22,74642.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,327
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChristine MorseWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,98958.6% RepublicanKelly Sackett Republican 18,33841.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,059
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMari ManoogianWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,16257.8% RepublicanKendra Cleary Republican 27,89742.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,444
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMari ManoogianWon Democratic 30,22256.5% RepublicanDavid Wolkinson Republican 23,22243.5%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 53,453
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMatt LongjohnWon Democratic 30,70757.5% RepublicanKelly Sackett Republican 22,74642.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,327
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChristine MorseWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,98958.6% RepublicanKelly Sackett Republican 18,33841.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,059
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMari ManoogianWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,16257.8% RepublicanKendra Cleary Republican 27,89742.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,444
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMari ManoogianWon Democratic 30,22256.5% RepublicanDavid Wolkinson Republican 23,22243.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,333
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael D. McCreadyWon(incumbent) Republican 30,66453.5% DemocraticNicole Bedi Democratic 26,66946.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,088
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael McCreadyWon(incumbent) Republican 23,68057.6% DemocraticMary Belden Democratic 17,40842.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,982
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael McCreadyWon Republican 31,91357.0% DemocraticDorian Coston Democratic 22,75740.6% LibertarianSteve Burgis Libertarian 1,3122.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,968
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChuck MossWon(incumbent) Republican 27,62267.4% DemocraticJulie Candler Democratic 13,34632.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,341
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChuck MossWon(incumbent) Republican 31,31259.8% DemocraticJulie Candler Democratic 19,75137.7% LibertarianLarry Ross Libertarian 1,2782.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,978
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChuck MossWon Republican 28,09565.4% DemocraticSyed Jafry Democratic 14,88334.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,231
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanShelley TaubWon(incumbent) Republican 39,231100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,060
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanShelley TaubWon Republican 25,62562.4% DemocraticShelli Weisberg Democratic 15,43537.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,793
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatricia GodchauxWon(incumbent) Republican 34,67472.5% DemocraticDavid Kaner Democratic 13,11927.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,941
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatricia GodchauxWon(incumbent) Republican 28,83576.0% DemocraticMichael Coleman Democratic 9,10624.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,342
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatricia GodchauxWon Republican 32,45371.6% DemocraticLynn Shecter Democratic 12,88928.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,277
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn JamianWon(incumbent) Republican 28,58571.0% DemocraticJoe Patt Democratic 11,69229.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,026
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn JamianWon Republican 33,51871.3% DemocraticScott Sitner Democratic 13,50828.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,522
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy WalbergWon(incumbent) Republican 14,01857.2% DemocraticPaul Hill Democratic 10,50442.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,858
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy WalbergWon(incumbent) Republican 16,23751.0% DemocraticJames Berryman Democratic 15,56448.9% OtherRobert Cundiff Other 560.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,335
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy WalbergWon(incumbent) Republican 11,34855.8% DemocraticHenry Crudder Democratic 8,98644.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,845
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy WalbergWon(incumbent) Republican 19,14360.1% DemocraticNancy Nichols Democratic 12,70239.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,213
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy WalbergWon Republican 13,83754.9% DemocraticRichard D. Williams Democratic 11,35845.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 180.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,623
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames E. HaddenWon(incumbent) Republican 19,57060.0% DemocraticRichard L. Harris Democratic 13,05240.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,735
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames E. HaddenWon Republican 13,02452.6% DemocraticJohn W. Underwood Democratic 11,70447.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,609
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn S. Mowat Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 17,71057.9% DemocraticPilar Leon Jr. Democratic 12,89942.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,503
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn S. Mowat Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 11,46155.9% DemocraticErnest H. Oliver Democratic 9,04244.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,741
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn S. Mowat Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 18,741100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,716
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn S. Mowat Jr.Won Republican 11,59558.8% DemocraticErnest H. Oliver Democratic 8,12141.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,099
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Michigan House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert C. StitesWon(incumbent) Republican 14,52757.9% DemocraticErnest H. Oliver Democratic 10,57242.1%
- 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
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Election Wrld. (2026). Michigan State House District 40, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mi/house/40. 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), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026