Michigan House District 5
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Regina Weiss Democratic (not a candidate in 2026) · Roster as of Oct 28
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Regina Weiss (D) 90.6, Will Sears (R) 9.4
- Last election
- Regina Weiss (Democratic) won by 81.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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The current holder, Regina Weiss, is not on the candidate list.
- Candace CallowayDemocratic
- Chris VenableRepublican
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 45,418
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
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- MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRegina WeissWon Democratic 41,13690.6% RepublicanWill Sears Republican 4,2829.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,180
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNatalie PriceWon Democratic 30,69978.3% RepublicanPaul Taros Republican 8,48121.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,975
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCynthia A. JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,65893.4% RepublicanHarold M. Day Republican 1,3176.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,604
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCynthia A. JohnsonWon Democratic 12,83994.4% RepublicanDorothy Patterson Republican 7655.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,276
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred DurhalWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,83292.5% RepublicanDorthy Patterson Republican 1,4447.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,494
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred DurhalWon Democratic 11,79694.4% RepublicanDorothy Patterson Republican 6455.2% OtherCynthia Johnson Other 500.4% OtherTonya Wells Other 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,409
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred Durhal Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 22,99694.2% RepublicanSamuel Rodriguez Republican 1,4135.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,542
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn OlumbaWon Democratic 11,76393.8% RepublicanJermain Jones Republican 7796.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,595
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBert JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,595100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,692
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBert JohnsonWon Democratic 15,692100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,625
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill McConicoWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,625100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,045
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill McConicoWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,96792.8% RepublicanRichard Maziarz Republican 1,0787.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,585
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKen DanielsWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,64595.8% RepublicanMarie Kaigler Republican 9404.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,793
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKen DanielsWon Democratic 15,62393.0% RepublicanYolanda Haynes Republican 1,1707.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,673
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTed WallaceWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,43194.3% RepublicanYolanda Haynes Republican 1,2425.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,949
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTed WallaceWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,25891.1% RepublicanGladys Smith Republican 1,6918.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,512
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTed WallaceWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,41086.8% RepublicanBeverly Hatcher Republican 3,10213.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,500
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTeola HunterWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,500100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,316
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTeola HunterWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,49595.8% RepublicanSamuel Lamar Republican 8214.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,259
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTeola HunterWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,23492.8% RepublicanJessie Johnson Republican 1,0247.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,160
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTeola HunterWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,71594.3% RepublicanBill Ashe Republican 1,4455.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,816
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTeola HunterWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,816100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,713
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTeola HunterWon Democratic 20,69395.3% RepublicanLawrence Elliott Republican 1,0164.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,080
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge MontgomeryWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,079100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,284
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge MontgomeryWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,284100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,576
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge MontgomeryWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,576100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,695
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge MontgomeryWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,31689.5% RepublicanCharles H. Coon Jr. Republican 2,37910.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,951
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticE. D. ObrienWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,11974.6% RepublicanGordon R. Michaelson Republican 5,83225.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,238
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Michigan House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticE. D. ObrienWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,51668.0% RepublicanRonald W. Michals Republican 8,72232.0%
1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026
The date is for the whole chamber. Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Michigan House District 5, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mi/house/5. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
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District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:mi/sldl:5
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026