Michigan State House District 9
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Joe Tate Democratic (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
Willie BurtonDemocraticMichele LundgrenRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Joe Tate (D) 93.0, Michele Lundgren (R) 7.0
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- Willie BurtonDemocratic
- Michele LundgrenRepublican
- Jahdante John Elijah SmithGreen
- Logan AushermanOther(Working Class Party)
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- Last election
- Joe Tate (Democratic) won by 86.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 4 candidates
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Left column: BurtonRight column: Lundgren
- Races
- None listed
- Won 0 of 2
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The current holder, Joe Tate, is not on the candidate list.
- Willie BurtonDemocratic
- Michele LundgrenRepublican
- Jahdante John Elijah SmithGreen
- Logan AushermanOther(Working Class Party)
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 35,819
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe TateWon Democratic 33,31093.0% RepublicanMichele Lundgren Republican 2,5097.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,455
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAbraham AiyashWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,82191.6% RepublicanMichele Lundgren Republican 1,6348.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,841
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKaren WhitsettWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,04794.2% RepublicanJames Stephens Republican 1,7945.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,848
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKaren WhitsettWon Democratic 20,78395.1% RepublicanJames Stephens Republican 1,0654.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,228
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSylvia SantanaWon Democratic 27,56094.3% RepublicanJames Stephens Republican 1,6685.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,433
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarvey SantanaWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,60695.5% RepublicanJames Stephens Republican 8274.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,630
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarvey SantanaWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,06395.3% RepublicanRene Simpson Republican 1,5674.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,182
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShanelle JacksonWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,30095.6% RepublicanDavid Porter Republican 6943.4% OtherKenneth Haney Other 1880.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,062
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShanelle JacksonWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,062100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,819
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShanelle JacksonWon Democratic 23,26093.7% OtherRon March Other 1,5596.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,749
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTupac HunterWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,02095.0% RepublicanRichard Zeile Republican 1,7295.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,392
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTupac HunterWon Democratic 22,09894.5% RepublicanRichard Zeile Republican 1,2945.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,718
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKwame KilpatrickWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,89396.0% RepublicanLydia Polley Republican 6203.0% LibertarianKenneth Vojtech Libertarian 2051.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,643
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKwame KilpatrickWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,87795.4% RepublicanKimberly Carpenter Republican 7664.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,817
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKwame KilpatrickWon Democratic 20,80095.3% RepublicanEdward Romanowski Republican 1,0174.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,992
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarolyn KilpatrickWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,98795.0% RepublicanChristopher Flournoy Republican 7944.0% OtherGertrude Cook Other 2111.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,748
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarolyn KilpatrickWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,19894.0% RepublicanChristopher Flournoy Republican 1,3135.1% OtherGertrude Cook Other 2370.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,461
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChester WozniakWon Democratic 9,461100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,449
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEthel TerrellWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,67883.2% RepublicanJohn Scarberry Republican 2,55215.5% OtherFrancisco Swartz Other 2171.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,883
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEthel TerrellWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,50075.6% RepublicanKevin Hammons Republican 3,38224.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,926
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEthel TerrellWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,85886.0% RepublicanBernadette Traylor Republican 3,06814.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,556
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEthel TerrellWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,50988.3% RepublicanWilliam A. Thomas Republican 2,04611.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,910
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEthel TerrellWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,90199.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 90.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,213
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEthel TerrellWon Democratic 10,213100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,615
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge H. EdwardsWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,48384.0% OtherGeneral G. Baker Jr. Other 1,5628.0% RepublicanBenjamin F. Hollaway Republican 1,4627.5% OtherJames P. Rosenblatt Other 1060.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,028
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge H. EdwardsWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,64097.0% OtherMiriam Olshansky Other 3883.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,292
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge H. EdwardsWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,73988.0% RepublicanIrmah Zampty Republican 2,55312.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,184
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRosetta FergusonWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,68581.0% RepublicanLorin C. Anderson Republican 2,49918.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,545
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Michigan House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRosetta FergusonWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,99179.7% RepublicanLouis R. Harrington Republican 3,55420.3%
- 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 9, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mi/house/9. 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:9
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026