MI
Michigan House District 51
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Matt Maddock Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Matt MaddockRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win on fileStacey McDuffieDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Matt Maddock (R) 59.5, Sarah May-Seward (D) 40.5
- Last election
- Matt Maddock (Republican) won by 19.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: MaddockRight column: McDuffie
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeMaddockNo published score for McDuffie
- Races won and lost
- 4-0
- None on file
- Years since first win on file
- 4
- Not available
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- Stacey McDuffieDemocratic
- Matt MaddockIncumbentRepublican
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 58,820
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt MaddockWon Republican 35,01159.5% DemocraticSarah May-Seward Democratic 23,80940.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,640
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt MaddockWon(incumbent) Republican 27,53057.8% DemocraticSarah May-Seward Democratic 20,11042.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 59,241
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike MuellerWon(incumbent) Republican 38,15464.4% DemocraticBrad May Democratic 21,08735.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,882
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike MuellerWon Republican 26,87059.9% DemocraticDavid E. Lossing Democratic 18,01240.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,195
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph GravesWon(incumbent) Republican 30,46860.7% DemocraticRyan Bladzik Democratic 17,05034.0% LibertarianMark L. Sanborn Libertarian 2,6775.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,540
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph GravesWon(incumbent) Republican 19,42957.9% DemocraticKen Thomas Democratic 14,11142.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,171
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph GravesWon Republican 26,17054.3% DemocraticSteven Losey Democratic 22,00145.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,784
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul ScottWon(incumbent) Republican 22,50959.6% DemocraticArt Reyes Democratic 15,27540.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,508
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul ScottWon Republican 29,92153.0% DemocraticMichael J. Thorp Democratic 26,58747.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,937
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid RobertsonWon(incumbent) Republican 21,81250.8% DemocraticFred Starzyk Democratic 21,12549.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,749
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid RobertsonWon(incumbent) Republican 28,79854.6% DemocraticSteve Robinson Democratic 23,95145.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,393
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid RobertsonWon Republican 16,67549.9% DemocraticPatricia Lockwood(incumbent) Democratic 16,16948.4% GreenPeter Ponzetti III Green 5491.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,845
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia LockwoodWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,11464.1% RepublicanPam Barkel Republican 15,73135.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,427
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia LockwoodWon Democratic 17,60852.7% RepublicanTom Wright Republican 15,81947.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,344
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCandace CurtisWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,34967.0% RepublicanJeffrey Goodrich Republican 12,99533.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,513
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCandace CurtisWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,54652.4% RepublicanDavid Robertson Republican 15,96747.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,178
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCandace CurtisWon Democratic 24,23153.6% RepublicanDavid Robertson(incumbent) Republican 20,94746.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,753
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSusan MunsellWon(incumbent) Republican 19,51265.6% DemocraticPatrick Blake Democratic 10,24134.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,594
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSusan MunsellWon(incumbent) Republican 27,58669.7% DemocraticRonald Moir Democratic 10,88627.5% LibertarianBill Johnson Libertarian 1,1142.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 80.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,013
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSusan MunsellWon Republican 12,98851.9% DemocraticCecelia Gee Democratic 10,86743.5% OtherJames Tisch Other 1,1584.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,668
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrederick DillinghamWon(incumbent) Republican 25,86072.5% DemocraticRonald Ferrell Democratic 9,80827.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,437
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrederick DillinghamWon(incumbent) Republican 18,70465.8% DemocraticRuth Romine Democratic 9,73334.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,976
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrederick DillinghamWon(incumbent) Republican 35,27873.5% DemocraticJack A. Hurley Democratic 12,69726.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,448
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrederick DillinghamWon Republican 22,14964.3% DemocraticPatrick J. Blake Democratic 12,29935.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,880
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas G. SharpeWon(incumbent) Republican 23,96260.1% DemocraticJohn H. McDermott Sr. Democratic 15,57139.0% OtherRonald Rogers Other 3470.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,015
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas G. SharpeWon(incumbent) Republican 15,48557.3% DemocraticJohn H. McDermott Sr. Democratic 11,27441.7% OtherRonald Rogers Other 2550.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,544
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas G. SharpeWon(incumbent) Republican 21,65868.7% DemocraticHans H. Haugard Democratic 9,88631.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,217
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas G. SharpeWon(incumbent) Republican 19,217100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,126
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Michigan House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas G. SharpeWon(incumbent) Republican 21,40266.6% DemocraticJoseph W. Kolbe Democratic 10,72433.4%
- 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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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:51
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026