Michigan State House District 70
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Cynthia Neeley Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Larry HutchinsonRepublicanCynthia NeeleyDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Cynthia Neeley (D) 79.4, Rob Waskoviak (R) 20.1, Michael Christopher-Floyd Clack (I) 0.5
- Last election
- Cynthia Neeley (Democratic) won by 59.3 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: HutchinsonRight column: Neeley
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeNeeleyNo published score for Hutchinson
- Races
- None listed
- Won 3 of 3
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 4
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- Cynthia NeeleyIncumbentDemocratic
- Larry HutchinsonRepublican
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 35,897
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCynthia NeeleyWon Democratic 28,48679.3% RepublicanRob Waskoviak Republican 7,22420.1% IndependentMichael Christopher-Floyd Clack Independent 1870.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,937
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCynthia NeeleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,27782.0% RepublicanTim Butler Republican 4,66018.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,908
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPat OutmanWon Republican 27,48968.9% DemocraticKaren Garvey Democratic 12,41931.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,000
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames A. LowerWon(incumbent) Republican 17,87061.6% DemocraticKresta Train Democratic 11,13038.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,210
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames A. LowerWon Republican 21,00163.2% DemocraticKen Hart Democratic 10,62532.0% GreenMichael Anderson Green 1,5844.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,659
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRick OutmanWon(incumbent) Republican 13,37661.8% DemocraticJames Hoisington Democratic 8,28338.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,518
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRick OutmanWon(incumbent) Republican 17,70954.5% DemocraticMike Huckleberry Democratic 14,80945.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,018
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRick OutmanWon Republican 12,93256.2% DemocraticMike Huckleberry(incumbent) Democratic 10,08643.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,217
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike HuckleberryWon Democratic 18,98353.9% RepublicanThomas A. Ginster Republican 16,23446.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,096
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJudy EmmonsWon(incumbent) Republican 18,39263.2% DemocraticChristopher Mahar Democratic 10,70436.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,476
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJudy EmmonsWon(incumbent) Republican 22,74466.0% DemocraticHenry Sanchez Democratic 11,73234.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,198
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJudy EmmonsWon Republican 14,61065.8% DemocraticHenry Sanchez Democratic 7,58834.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,764
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGretchen WhitmerWon Democratic 17,40956.6% RepublicanBill Hollister Republican 13,35543.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,320
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLaura BairdWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,34656.7% RepublicanVirginia White Republican 10,06539.8% LibertarianMichael Brinkman Libertarian 9093.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,800
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLaura BairdWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,82861.9% RepublicanJeffrey Ross Republican 9,93534.5% OtherMichael Brinkman Other 1,0373.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,706
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLaura BairdWon Democratic 14,01856.7% RepublicanDavid Rizor Republican 10,68843.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,974
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticH. Lynn JondahlWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,32763.1% RepublicanDavid Rizor Republican 12,59534.1% LibertarianMichael Miller Libertarian 1,0522.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,926
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLloyd WeeksWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,93570.5% RepublicanJanet Trombka Republican 4,99129.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,842
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLloyd WeeksWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,68267.2% RepublicanFrederick Dixon Republican 7,75931.2% LibertarianStan Gentry Libertarian 1900.8% OtherGreg Everett Other 1140.5% OtherJoseph Roehrig Other 960.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,236
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLloyd WeeksWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,233100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,617
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLloyd WeeksWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,92163.6% RepublicanFred Cole Republican 9,53135.8% LibertarianHarold Dunn Libertarian 1650.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,581
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLloyd WeeksWon Democratic 16,75777.7% RepublicanWilliam D. Bourne Republican 4,53021.0% LibertarianRobert H. Mackenzie Libertarian 2921.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,545
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn T. KelseyWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,26966.3% RepublicanWalter Kemp Republican 8,27633.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,133
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn T. KelseyWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,69777.3% RepublicanWilliam H. Britigan Republican 3,43622.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,035
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn T. KelseyWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,42669.6% RepublicanJames R. Fouts Republican 7,60830.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,406
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn T. KelseyWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,29999.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1070.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,994
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn T. KelseyWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,994100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,422
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn T. KelseyWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,31579.2% RepublicanJervis J. Wattles Republican 6,10720.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,394
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Michigan House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn T. KelseyWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,69474.0% RepublicanNorma P. Barnes Republican 8,70026.1%
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). Michigan State House District 70, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mi/house/70. Retrieved October 31, 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:70
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