Michigan State House District 44

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Steve Frisbie Republican · Member list as of Oct 28

Steve FrisbieRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win

Steve Frisbie 50.1Jim Haadsma 49.9

Last result · 2024 generalNo published poll names both candidates.

Jim HaadsmaDemocratic4 years since first win

Last election: Steve Frisbie (Republican) won by 0.2 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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Left column: FrisbieRight column: Haadsma

Donor-based spectrum: LiberalCentristConservativeHaadsmaNo published score for Frisbie
Races: Won 1 of 1; Won 3 of 5
Years since first win: 2; 4

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Jim HaadsmaDemocratic
Steve FrisbieIncumbentRepublican

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History (29 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 41,711
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2024)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSteve FrisbieWon	Republican	20,89550.1%	50.1%
DemocraticJim Haadsma	Democratic	20,81649.9%	49.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 30,638
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJim HaadsmaWon(incumbent)	Democratic	16,00752.3%	52.3%
RepublicanDave Morgan	Republican	14,63147.8%	47.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 59,483
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMatt MaddockWon(incumbent)	Republican	35,41659.5%	59.5%
DemocraticDenise Forrest	Democratic	24,06740.5%	40.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 45,515
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMatt MaddockWon	Republican	26,18657.5%	57.5%
DemocraticLaura Dodd	Democratic	19,32942.5%	42.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 49,201
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJim RunestadWon(incumbent)	Republican	33,73168.6%	68.6%
DemocraticMark Venie	Democratic	15,47031.4%	31.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 32,200
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJim RunestadWon	Republican	21,83867.8%	67.8%
DemocraticMark Venie	Democratic	10,36232.2%	32.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 47,417
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEileen KowallWon(incumbent)	Republican	29,77262.8%	62.8%
DemocraticTom Crawford	Democratic	15,74433.2%	33.2%
LibertarianScott Poquette	Libertarian	1,9014.0%	4.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 35,109
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEileen KowallWon(incumbent)	Republican	25,71473.2%	73.2%
DemocraticPhil Fabrizio	Democratic	9,39526.8%	26.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 49,949
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEileen KowallWon	Republican	33,26666.6%	66.6%
DemocraticMark Venie	Democratic	16,68333.4%	33.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 40,388
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn StakoeWon(incumbent)	Republican	27,12467.2%	67.2%
DemocraticMark Venie	Democratic	13,26432.8%	32.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 49,494
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn StakoeWon(incumbent)	Republican	33,59667.9%	67.9%
DemocraticBill Scrase	Democratic	14,49829.3%	29.3%
OtherRon Monroe	Other	1,4002.8%	2.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 32,536
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn StakoeWon	Republican	22,78870.0%	70.0%
DemocraticGeorge Bryan	Democratic	9,74830.0%	30.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 42,916
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMike KowallWon(incumbent)	Republican	26,43961.6%	61.6%
DemocraticMatthew Hogan III	Democratic	16,47738.4%	38.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 30,812
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMike KowallWon	Republican	16,41553.3%	53.3%
DemocraticMatthew Hogan III	Democratic	14,39746.7%	46.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 37,179
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDavid GallowayWon(incumbent)	Republican	23,91964.3%	64.3%
DemocraticGeorge Montgomery	Democratic	13,26035.7%	35.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 30,064
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDavid GallowayWon(incumbent)	Republican	20,13367.0%	67.0%
DemocraticGeorge Montgomery	Democratic	9,93133.0%	33.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 39,251
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDavid GallowayWon	Republican	21,76855.5%	55.5%
DemocraticBill Glover	Democratic	17,48344.5%	44.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,031
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanBob BrackenridgeWon	Republican	10,91660.5%	60.5%
DemocraticJerry Sirk	Democratic	7,11539.5%	39.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 27,915
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLad StaceyWon(incumbent)	Republican	19,10368.4%	68.4%
DemocraticMattie Roddy	Democratic	8,81231.6%	31.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,198
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLad StaceyWon(incumbent)	Republican	10,81362.9%	62.9%
DemocraticJames Boothby	Democratic	6,38537.1%	37.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 30,621
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLad StaceyWon(incumbent)	Republican	20,34466.4%	66.4%
DemocraticCharles Kelly	Democratic	10,27633.6%	33.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 22,856
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLad StaceyWon(incumbent)	Republican	14,20062.1%	62.1%
DemocraticCharles Kelly	Democratic	8,65337.9%	37.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	30.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 26,173
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLad StaceyWon(incumbent)	Republican	13,37551.1%	51.1%
DemocraticLarry L. Nielsen	Democratic	12,79748.9%	48.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,231
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLad StaceyWon	Republican	9,42051.7%	51.7%
DemocraticLarry L. Nielsen	Democratic	8,80848.3%	48.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	30.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 26,171
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRay C. MittanWon(incumbent)	Republican	13,59451.9%	51.9%
DemocraticCharles F. Henderson	Democratic	12,56948.0%	48.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	80.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,071
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRay C. MittanWon(incumbent)	Republican	9,00049.8%	49.8%
DemocraticCharles F. Henderson	Democratic	8,86149.0%	49.0%
OtherIrma Collier	Other	2101.2%	1.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 25,793
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRay C. MittanWon(incumbent)	Republican	14,48856.2%	56.2%
DemocraticDavid R. McCormack	Democratic	11,30543.8%	43.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,316
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1964 to 1971)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRay C. MittanWon(incumbent)	Republican	9,79056.5%	56.5%
DemocraticMargaret A. Crishal	Democratic	7,52643.5%	43.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 23,369
Election day: November 5, 1968
District map: Older district map (1964 to 1971)

Michigan House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRay C. MittanWon	Republican	12,85055.0%	55.0%
DemocraticErvin R. Appelget	Democratic	10,51945.0%	45.0%

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
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:44

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