Michigan State House District 50
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jason Woolford Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Cassie CanedoDemocraticJason WoolfordRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Jason Woolford (R) 67.6, Austin Breuer (D) 32.4
- Last election
- Jason Woolford (Republican) won by 35.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: CanedoRight column: Woolford
- Races
- None listed
- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 2
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- Cassie CanedoDemocratic
- Jason WoolfordIncumbentRepublican
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 59,312
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJason WoolfordWon Republican 40,11967.6% DemocraticAustin Breuer Democratic 19,19332.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,535
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert J. BezotteWon(incumbent) Republican 31,76866.8% DemocraticGlen Miller Democratic 15,76733.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,367
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTim SnellerWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,86054.2% RepublicanChristina Fitchett-Hickson Republican 23,50745.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,572
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTim SnellerWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,05757.2% RepublicanTrace Fisher Republican 16,51542.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,765
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTim SnellerWon Democratic 22,77352.0% RepublicanMichael N. Matheny Republican 20,99248.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,967
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles SmileyWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,01858.8% RepublicanCraig Withers Republican 11,94941.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,843
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles SmileyWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,67860.9% RepublicanMiles Gadola Republican 17,16539.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,781
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles SmileyWon Democratic 13,64752.9% RepublicanWilliam Ralph Republican 12,13447.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,082
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim SlezakWon Democratic 29,79272.5% RepublicanDouglas Oneal Republican 11,29027.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,386
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTed HammonWon Democratic 20,26064.5% RepublicanFred Mac Fortner Republican 11,12635.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,807
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaula ZelenkoWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,42764.8% RepublicanFred Mac Fortner Republican 14,38035.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,252
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaula ZelenkoWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,12167.8% RepublicanStephen Brang Republican 8,13132.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,646
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaula ZelenkoWon Democratic 24,62862.1% RepublicanGeorge Cunningham Republican 14,34736.2% LibertarianJames Shollenberg Libertarian 6711.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,841
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDeborah CherryWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,79965.2% RepublicanJeanann Webster Republican 10,04234.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,397
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDeborah CherryWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,00963.2% RepublicanChris Pavelich Republican 12,81535.2% OtherJoseph Smolinski Other 5731.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,413
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDeborah CherryWon Democratic 16,08252.9% RepublicanBruce Rider Republican 14,33147.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,252
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas ScottWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,51952.2% RepublicanPaula Zelenko Republican 19,73347.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,686
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael GriffinWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,686100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,561
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael GriffinWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,87064.8% RepublicanRichard Strunk Republican 9,69135.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,551
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael GriffinWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,61973.4% RepublicanElmer Curl Republican 4,93226.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,351
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael GriffinWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,02154.6% RepublicanCecelia Fiery Republican 13,33045.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,131
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael GriffinWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,64156.0% RepublicanMary Keith Ballantine(incumbent) Republican 11,35543.5% LibertarianJeffrey L. Grund Libertarian 1340.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,371
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael GriffinWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,13066.2% RepublicanClifford E. Brown Republican 9,23033.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 110.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,525
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael GriffinWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,51399.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 120.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,559
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael GriffinWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,21068.6% RepublicanDennis L. Daugherty Republican 8,26231.1% LibertarianA. David Wulkan Libertarian 860.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,106
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael GriffinWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,24670.8% RepublicanJoseph S. Filip Republican 5,86029.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,595
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael GriffinWon Democratic 13,58551.1% RepublicanFrederick O. Sill Republican 13,01048.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,004
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHal W. ZieglerWon(incumbent) Republican 10,25457.0% DemocraticRichard Phillips Democratic 7,75043.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,968
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Michigan House of Representatives District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHal W. ZieglerWon(incumbent) Republican 13,08959.6% DemocraticRichard Phillips Democratic 8,87940.4%
- 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
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). Michigan State House District 50, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mi/house/50. Retrieved October 30, 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.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:mi/sldl:50
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026