Michigan State House District 47

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Carrie Rheingans Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Carrie Rheingans (D) 60.1, Teresa Spiegelberg (R) 38.0, Aaron Wright (G) 1.9

Carrie RheingansDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win

Last election: Carrie Rheingans (Democratic) won by 22.1 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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Races: None listed; Won 2 of 2
Years since first win: Not available; 4

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Carrie RheingansIncumbentDemocratic
Justin GriffisRepublican

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History (29 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 58,564
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2024)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCarrie RheingansWon	Democratic	35,21660.1%	60.1%
RepublicanTeresa Spiegelberg	Republican	22,25538.0%	38.0%
GreenAaron Wright	Green	1,0931.9%	1.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 49,739
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCarrie RheingansWon	Democratic	31,55263.4%	63.4%
RepublicanTina Bednarski-Lynch	Republican	18,18736.6%	36.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 58,856
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRobert J. BezotteWon	Republican	40,44968.7%	68.7%
DemocraticAdam Smiddy	Democratic	18,40731.3%	31.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 43,586
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanHank VaupelWon(incumbent)	Republican	28,94866.4%	66.4%
DemocraticColleen Turk	Democratic	14,63833.6%	33.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 47,848
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanHank VaupelWon(incumbent)	Republican	32,61668.2%	68.2%
DemocraticKeith Vanhouten	Democratic	12,91827.0%	27.0%
LibertarianRodger Young	Libertarian	2,3144.8%	4.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 30,384
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanHenry VaupelWon	Republican	20,99869.1%	69.1%
DemocraticJordan Genso	Democratic	8,08626.6%	26.6%
LibertarianRodger Young	Libertarian	1,3004.3%	4.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 43,116
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCindy DenbyWon(incumbent)	Republican	27,62164.1%	64.1%
DemocraticShawn Desai	Democratic	13,88832.2%	32.2%
LibertarianJames Weeks II	Libertarian	1,6073.7%	3.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 32,714
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCindy DenbyWon(incumbent)	Republican	22,71369.4%	69.4%
DemocraticGarry Post	Democratic	10,00130.6%	30.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 47,186
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCindy DenbyWon	Republican	27,85159.0%	59.0%
DemocraticScott F. Lucas	Democratic	17,05936.1%	36.1%
LibertarianRodger Young	Libertarian	1,3472.9%	2.9%
OtherPhilip Johnson	Other	9292.0%	2.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 38,148
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJoe HuneWon(incumbent)	Republican	23,48561.6%	61.6%
DemocraticMary Andersson	Democratic	14,66338.4%	38.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 45,408
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJoe HuneWon(incumbent)	Republican	32,16070.8%	70.8%
DemocraticEdmund F. Senkowski	Democratic	13,24829.2%	29.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 29,033
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJoe HuneWon	Republican	19,99068.8%	68.8%
DemocraticMatt McGivney	Democratic	9,04331.1%	31.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 43,784
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRose BogardusWon(incumbent)	Democratic	25,70558.7%	58.7%
RepublicanJohn Muller	Republican	16,73438.2%	38.2%
OtherJim Daniels	Other	7401.7%	1.7%
LibertarianTrish Marie	Libertarian	6051.4%	1.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 32,823
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRose BogardusWon(incumbent)	Democratic	17,56053.5%	53.5%
RepublicanSandra Hill	Republican	15,26346.5%	46.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 39,935
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRose BogardusWon	Democratic	20,06450.2%	50.2%
RepublicanSandra Hill(incumbent)	Republican	18,88747.3%	47.3%
LibertarianRichard Frost	Libertarian	9842.5%	2.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 32,348
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSandra HillWon(incumbent)	Republican	16,20350.1%	50.1%
DemocraticRose Bogardus	Democratic	16,14549.9%	49.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 42,119
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSandra HillWon	Republican	20,13047.8%	47.8%
DemocraticNate Jonker(incumbent)	Democratic	20,09647.7%	47.7%
IndependentVern Schultz	Independent	1,8934.5%	4.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 29,610
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDale ShugarsWon	Republican	19,79666.9%	66.9%
DemocraticEdward Verity	Democratic	9,81433.1%	33.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 39,784
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPaul WartnerWon(incumbent)	Republican	29,07173.1%	73.1%
DemocraticMelvin Goebel	Democratic	10,71326.9%	26.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 24,382
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPaul WartnerWon(incumbent)	Republican	16,53767.8%	67.8%
DemocraticMichael Slaughter	Democratic	7,84532.2%	32.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 38,084
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPaul WartnerWon(incumbent)	Republican	28,37274.5%	74.5%
DemocraticJulia Thompson	Democratic	9,67025.4%	25.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	420.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 31,079
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPaul WartnerWon	Republican	18,06558.1%	58.1%
DemocraticCarol A. Waszkiewicz	Democratic	12,70740.9%	40.9%
LibertarianCliff Peery	Libertarian	3071.0%	1.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 43,550
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRobert A. WelbornWon	Republican	31,79573.0%	73.0%
DemocraticKatherine A. Yusi	Democratic	11,75427.0%	27.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 33,006
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRobert A. ElbornWon	Republican	23,82372.2%	72.2%
DemocraticJames E. Alker	Democratic	9,18127.8%	27.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 38,951
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRobert A. WelbornWon(incumbent)	Republican	27,16869.8%	69.8%
DemocraticMarvin J. Druker	Democratic	11,78030.2%	30.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	30.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 25,985
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRobert A. WelbornWon	Republican	15,92061.3%	61.3%
DemocraticJohn A. Lilly	Democratic	9,94838.3%	38.3%
OtherKenneth R. Hunt	Other	1160.5%	0.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 35,764
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn A. WelbornWon	Republican	24,54968.6%	68.6%
DemocraticRoger A. Bennett Sr.	Democratic	11,21531.4%	31.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 28,056
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1964 to 1971)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWayne B. SackettWon(incumbent)	Republican	14,27050.9%	50.9%
DemocraticW. James Orr	Democratic	13,78649.1%	49.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 32,766
Election day: November 5, 1968
District map: Older district map (1964 to 1971)

Michigan House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWayne B. SackettWon	Republican	18,31555.9%	55.9%
DemocraticW. James Orr	Democratic	14,45144.1%	44.1%

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
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:47

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