Michigan State Senate District 27
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by John Cherry Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Last result · 2022 general: John Cherry (D) 64.1, Aaron R. Gardner (R) 35.9
- Earlier results
- Jim Ananich (Democratic) won by 42.3 points, 2018, older linesJim Ananich (Democratic) won by 54.6 points, 2014, older linesAll 14 elections
Side by side
Left column: BainRight column: Cherry
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- LiberalCentristConservativeCherryNo published score for Bain
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 100,161
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Michigan Senate District 27, 1970 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn CherryWon Democratic 64,18964.1% RepublicanAaron R. Gardner Republican 35,97235.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 83,050
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Michigan Senate District 27, 1970 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim AnanichWon(incumbent) Democratic 59,10871.2% RepublicanDonna Kekesis Republican 23,94228.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,353
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Michigan Senate District 27, 1970 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim AnanichWon Democratic 51,29177.3% RepublicanBrendt Gerics Republican 15,06222.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 75,586
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Michigan Senate District 27, 1970 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn GleasonWon(incumbent) Democratic 51,66668.3% RepublicanVernon Molnar Republican 23,92031.6%
1970 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: 2022.
All elections (14 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 100,161
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Michigan Senate District 27, 1970 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn CherryWon Democratic 64,18964.1% RepublicanAaron R. Gardner Republican 35,97235.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 83,050
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Michigan Senate District 27, 1970 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim AnanichWon(incumbent) Democratic 59,10871.2% RepublicanDonna Kekesis Republican 23,94228.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,353
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Michigan Senate District 27, 1970 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim AnanichWon Democratic 51,29177.3% RepublicanBrendt Gerics Republican 15,06222.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 75,586
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Michigan Senate District 27, 1970 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn GleasonWon(incumbent) Democratic 51,66668.3% RepublicanVernon Molnar Republican 23,92031.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 94,206
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Michigan Senate District 27, 1970 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. GleasonWon Democratic 71,40275.8% RepublicanBob Longlois Republican 22,80424.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 78,718
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Michigan Senate District 27, 1970 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert EmersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 52,01966.1% RepublicanCynthia Olear Republican 26,69933.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 88,728
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Michigan Senate District 27, 1970 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan DegrowWon(incumbent) Republican 58,41365.8% DemocraticDan Bewersdorff Democratic 30,31534.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 85,700
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Michigan Senate District 27, 1970 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan DegrowWon(incumbent) Republican 56,88766.4% DemocraticRon Stablein Democratic 28,81333.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,586
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1993)
Michigan Senate District 27, 1970 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur J. Miller Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 42,60091.4% LibertarianThomas Sydlow Libertarian 3,9868.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,111
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1993)
Michigan Senate District 27, 1970 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur J. Miller Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 42,89075.1% RepublicanMichael Pal Republican 14,21824.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,742
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1993)
Michigan Senate District 27, 1970 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur J. Miller Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 53,90996.7% LibertarianJames Dearman II Libertarian 1,8283.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 59,024
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Michigan Senate District 27, 1970 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur J. Miller Jr.Won Democratic 43,29773.3% RepublicanDorothy S. Hyne Republican 15,72726.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,137
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Michigan Senate District 27, 1970 to 2022, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn T. BowmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 39,16873.7% RepublicanThomas Dale Regal Republican 13,96526.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 99,114
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1973)
Michigan Senate District 27, 1970 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames D. GrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 68,95469.6% RepublicanRonald McDowell Republican 30,16030.4%
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Election Wrld. (2026). Michigan State Senate District 27, election results 1970 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/mi/senate/27. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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