Michigan Senate District 5
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Dayna Polehanki Democratic (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2022 general (different candidates): Dayna Polehanki (D) 61.1, Emily Bauman (R) 38.9
- Last election
- Dayna Polehanki (Democratic) won by 22.2 points, 2022
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: KoleszarRight column: Oliansky
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeKoleszarNo published score for Oliansky
- Races won and lost
- 4-0
- None on file
- Years since first win on file
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
No incumbent on the ballot here
Sen. Dayna Polehanki is running for Michigan State Senate District 8.
- Matt KoleszarDemocratic
- Estelle OlianskyRepublican
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com, dated Oct 28
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History (14 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 105,546
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Michigan Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDayna PolehankiWon(incumbent) Democratic 64,45561.1% RepublicanEmily Bauman Republican 41,09138.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 90,433
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Michigan Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty Jean AlexanderWon Democratic 70,01077.4% RepublicanDeshawn Wilkins Republican 16,47918.2% OtherLarry Betts Other 3,9444.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,966
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Michigan Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid KnezekWon Democratic 59,68081.8% RepublicanJennifer Rynicki Republican 13,28618.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,911
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Michigan Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTupac HunterWon(incumbent) Democratic 44,05583.3% RepublicanBonnie Patrick Republican 8,85616.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,926
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Michigan Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTupac A. HunterWon Democratic 56,25285.3% RepublicanDavid Lawrence Malhalab Republican 8,16412.4% GreenJames Wolbrink Green 1,5102.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 60,114
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Michigan Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBurton LelandWon(incumbent) Democratic 49,78082.8% RepublicanBonnie Patrick Republican 10,33417.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,323
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Michigan Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBurton LelandWon Democratic 47,09390.0% RepublicanBeverly Beal Republican 4,0877.8% LibertarianMichael Donahue Libertarian 1,1432.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,446
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Michigan Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael ObrienWon(incumbent) Democratic 51,29190.9% RepublicanTondria Canty Republican 5,1559.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,470
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1993)
Michigan Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael ObrienWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,470100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,428
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1993)
Michigan Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael ObrienWon(incumbent) Democratic 44,05887.4% RepublicanEsther Moreno Republican 6,37012.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,204
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1993)
Michigan Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael ObrienWon(incumbent) Democratic 55,195100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 90.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,089
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
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- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Michigan Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJackie Vaughn IIIWon Democratic 32,082100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,997
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Michigan Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur CartwrightWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,69291.9% RepublicanEdward Mack Republican 3,1877.8% OtherKenneth J. Dalto Other 1180.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,063
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1973)
Michigan Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur CartwrightWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,07784.0% RepublicanEdward Mack Republican 4,98616.1%
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.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Michigan Senate District 5, election results 1970 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/mi/senate/5. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
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District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:mi/sldu:5
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026