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Michigan House District 97
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Matt Bierlein Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
Jack BaderDemocraticBriar BearssRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Matt Bierlein (R) 70.4, Mark Putnam (D) 29.6
- Last election
- Matt Bierlein (Republican) won by 40.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Rep. Matt Bierlein is running for Michigan State Senate District 26.
- Jack BaderDemocratic
- Briar BearssRepublican
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 51,875
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt BierleinWonName as filed: Matthew Bierlein Republican 36,49770.4% DemocraticMark Putnam Democratic 15,37829.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,052
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt BierleinWonName as filed: Matthew Bierlein Republican 28,02466.6% DemocraticPaul M. Whitney Democratic 14,02833.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,396
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJason WentworthWon(incumbent) Republican 31,60271.2% DemocraticCelia Young-Wenkel Democratic 12,79428.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,128
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJason WentworthWon(incumbent) Republican 22,47667.8% DemocraticCelia Young-Wenkel Democratic 10,65232.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,198
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJason WentworthWon Republican 24,12464.8% DemocraticRobert Townsend Democratic 13,07435.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,258
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoel JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 16,57063.1% DemocraticMark Lightfoot Democratic 9,68836.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,682
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoel JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 23,29561.8% DemocraticChris Breznau Democratic 14,38738.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,475
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoel JohnsonWon Republican 16,81861.2% DemocraticMark Lightfoot Democratic 10,65738.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,873
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim MooreWon(incumbent) Republican 25,99660.6% DemocraticKathy L. Wilton Democratic 16,87739.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,214
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim MooreWon(incumbent) Republican 18,89353.6% DemocraticDave Schwab Sr. Democratic 16,32146.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,204
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim MooreWon Republican 22,32151.7% DemocraticJennifer Elkins(incumbent) Democratic 20,88348.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,617
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJennifer ElkinsWon Democratic 14,48050.6% RepublicanDavid Coker Republican 14,13749.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,846
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph RivetWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,29965.9% RepublicanSteven Goss Republican 10,25030.3% OtherEdward Mueller Other 1,2973.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,059
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph RivetWon Democratic 16,62263.8% RepublicanSteven Goss Republican 8,78633.7% LibertarianAllen Bauer Libertarian 6512.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,616
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward WettersWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,26174.4% RepublicanAndrew Woods Republican 8,35525.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,803
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward WettersWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,89169.3% RepublicanCarl Smith Jr. Republican 7,91230.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,459
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward WettersWon Democratic 20,75660.2% RepublicanJoel Gougeon Republican 13,70339.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,421
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul BaadeWon Democratic 12,34155.0% RepublicanNancy Crandall(incumbent) Republican 10,08045.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,432
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNancy CrandallWon Republican 16,18451.5% DemocraticDebbie Farhat(incumbent) Democratic 15,24848.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,515
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDebbie FarhatWon Democratic 11,06053.9% RepublicanNancy Crandall Republican 9,45346.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,980
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdgar GeerlingsWon(incumbent) Republican 17,00654.9% DemocraticBob McCartney Democratic 13,97445.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,441
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdgar GeerlingsWon(incumbent) Republican 13,06251.3% DemocraticMartin L. Hulka Democratic 12,37948.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,534
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdgar GeerlingsWon(incumbent) Republican 26,03771.3% DemocraticArnold Kelm Democratic 10,49628.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,796
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdgar GeerlingsWon(incumbent) Republican 16,99857.0% DemocraticHolly G. Vanleuven Democratic 12,79843.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,445
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdgar GeerlingsWon(incumbent) Republican 22,16164.3% DemocraticRuth Marcus Democratic 12,28435.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,550
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdgar GeerlingsWon(incumbent) Republican 13,50752.9% DemocraticMartin L. Hulka Democratic 12,04147.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,989
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdgar GeerlingsWon(incumbent) Republican 20,989100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,376
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdgar GeerlingsWon(incumbent) Republican 15,03659.3% DemocraticRuth Marcus Democratic 10,13940.0% OtherMyron Obrien Other 2010.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,440
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdgar GeerlingsWon(incumbent) Republican 16,59756.4% DemocraticBernard J. Brondyk Democratic 12,84343.6%
- 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:97
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026