Michigan State House District 48

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jennifer Conlin Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28

Jennifer ConlinDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win

Jennifer Conlin 51.5Brian Ignatowski 47.1

Last result · 2024 general

Brian IgnatowskiRepublican

Earlier results: Jennifer Conlin (Democratic) won by 7.3 points, 2022, older linesDavid W. Martin (Republican) won by 1.0 point, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections

Side by side

Left column: ConlinRight column: Ignatowski

Donor-based spectrum: LiberalCentristConservativeConlinNo published score for Ignatowski
Races: Won 2 of 2; Won 0 of 1

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Past results

Votes for listed candidates: 60,487
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Same as today

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJennifer ConlinWon	Democratic	31,15351.5%	51.5%
RepublicanBrian Ignatowski	Republican	28,47147.1%	47.1%
GreenEric Borregard	Green	8631.4%	1.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 51,577
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2023)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJennifer ConlinWon	Democratic	27,37653.1%	53.1%
RepublicanJason Woolford	Republican	23,62245.8%	45.8%
GreenEric Borregard	Green	5791.1%	1.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 49,103
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDavid W. MartinWon	Republican	24,79650.5%	50.5%
DemocraticSheryl Y. Kennedy(incumbent)	Democratic	24,30749.5%	49.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 36,472
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticSheryl Y. KennedyWon	Democratic	19,99854.8%	54.8%
RepublicanAl Hardwick	Republican	16,47445.2%	45.2%

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: 60,487
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Same as today

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJennifer ConlinWon	Democratic	31,15351.5%	51.5%
RepublicanBrian Ignatowski	Republican	28,47147.1%	47.1%
GreenEric Borregard	Green	8631.4%	1.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 51,577
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2023)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJennifer ConlinWon	Democratic	27,37653.1%	53.1%
RepublicanJason Woolford	Republican	23,62245.8%	45.8%
GreenEric Borregard	Green	5791.1%	1.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 49,103
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDavid W. MartinWon	Republican	24,79650.5%	50.5%
DemocraticSheryl Y. Kennedy(incumbent)	Democratic	24,30749.5%	49.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 36,472
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticSheryl Y. KennedyWon	Democratic	19,99854.8%	54.8%
RepublicanAl Hardwick	Republican	16,47445.2%	45.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 42,529
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPam FarisWon(incumbent)	Democratic	22,88853.8%	53.8%
RepublicanJoseph Reno	Republican	19,64146.2%	46.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 28,287
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPam FarisWon(incumbent)	Democratic	17,63162.3%	62.3%
RepublicanStephanie Stikovich	Republican	10,65637.7%	37.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 42,357
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPam FarisWon	Democratic	27,01363.8%	63.8%
RepublicanJeffrey Woolman	Republican	15,34436.2%	36.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 26,724
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRichard HammelWon(incumbent)	Democratic	15,32357.3%	57.3%
RepublicanSusan Culver	Republican	11,40142.7%	42.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 41,954
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRichard E. HammelWon(incumbent)	Democratic	28,25167.3%	67.3%
RepublicanRalph C. Burger	Republican	13,70332.7%	32.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 32,886
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRichard E. HammelWon	Democratic	22,17567.4%	67.4%
RepublicanDana Whitehead	Republican	10,71132.6%	32.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 42,340
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn GleasonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	30,83472.8%	72.8%
RepublicanDonald H. Wenk	Republican	11,50627.2%	27.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 28,320
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn GleasonWon	Democratic	19,60069.2%	69.2%
RepublicanMike Gardner	Republican	8,72030.8%	30.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 27,377
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticVera RisonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	24,81390.6%	90.6%
RepublicanCharles Williams	Republican	2,5649.4%	9.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,816
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticVera RisonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	18,87890.7%	90.7%
RepublicanLorenzo Orr	Republican	1,9389.3%	9.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 26,745
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticVera RisonWon	Democratic	23,92089.4%	89.4%
RepublicanJohn Callahan	Republican	2,82510.6%	10.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 23,575
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFloyd ClackWon(incumbent)	Democratic	20,76588.1%	88.1%
RepublicanJohn Callahan	Republican	2,81011.9%	11.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 31,369
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFloyd ClackWon(incumbent)	Democratic	27,56987.9%	87.9%
RepublicanJohn Callahan	Republican	3,80012.1%	12.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,825
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDonald GilmerWon(incumbent)	Republican	12,14458.3%	58.3%
DemocraticMartin McDermott	Democratic	8,68141.7%	41.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 29,714
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDonald GilmerWon(incumbent)	Republican	18,93263.7%	63.7%
DemocraticMartin McDermott	Democratic	10,78236.3%	36.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,556
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDonald GilmerWon(incumbent)	Republican	12,25262.6%	62.6%
DemocraticMartin McDermott	Democratic	7,30437.4%	37.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 32,366
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDonald GilmerWon(incumbent)	Republican	19,19059.3%	59.3%
DemocraticFloyd Oglesby	Democratic	13,02740.3%	40.3%
LibertarianRosanne Pancoe	Libertarian	1490.5%	0.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 27,614
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDonald GilmerWon(incumbent)	Republican	14,27851.7%	51.7%
DemocraticPhilip P. Schultz	Democratic	13,33648.3%	48.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 29,195
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRichard FitzpatrickWon(incumbent)	Democratic	18,33862.8%	62.8%
RepublicanJimmie G. Reagle	Republican	10,85537.2%	37.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 22,720
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRichard FitzpatrickWon	Democratic	12,00552.8%	52.8%
RepublicanRonald R. White	Republican	10,53746.4%	46.4%
OtherWilliam Allen Rich	Other	1760.8%	0.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 29,633
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul A. RosenbaumWon(incumbent)	Democratic	21,36572.1%	72.1%
RepublicanBruce Wells Long	Republican	8,26727.9%	27.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 21,181
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul A. RosenbaumWon(incumbent)	Democratic	15,97475.4%	75.4%
RepublicanPaul M. Schoder	Republican	5,20424.6%	24.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	30.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 30,117
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul A. RosenbaumWon	Democratic	15,64752.0%	52.0%
RepublicanGustave J. Groat Sr.(incumbent)	Republican	14,47048.0%	48.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,732
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1964 to 1971)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGustave J. Groat Sr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	10,50553.2%	53.2%
DemocraticMarcus J. Gray	Democratic	9,00645.6%	45.6%
OtherClair L. Bishop	Other	2211.1%	1.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 25,435
Election day: November 5, 1968
District map: Older district map (1964 to 1971)

Michigan House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGustave J. Groat Sr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	13,64753.6%	53.6%
DemocraticJoseph Noverr	Democratic	11,78846.4%	46.4%

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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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.

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