Michigan's 8th Senate district

Last updated

Michigan's 8th
State Senate district
Flag of Michigan.svg
Michigan Senate District 8 (2022).svg
Senator
  Mallory McMorrow
D – Royal Oak
Demographics87%  White
6%  Black
3%  Hispanic
2%  Asian
2% Other
Population (2018)281,196 [1]

Michigan's 8th Senate district is one of 38 districts in the Michigan Senate. The current senator for the district is Mallory McMorrow of Royal Oak. [2]

Contents

Geography

District 8 encompasses parts of Oakland and Wayne counties. [3]

2011 Apportionment Plan

District 8, as dictated by the 2011 Apportionment Plan, was based in northern and coastal Macomb County to the north of Detroit, including the communities of St. Clair Shores, Harrison Township, Mount Clemens, Chesterfield Township, New Baltimore, Lenox Township, New Haven, Ray Township, Utica, Shelby Township, Washington Township, Romeo, and Bruce Township. [4]

The district overlapped with Michigan's 9th and 10th congressional districts, and with the 18th, 24th, 30th, 31st, 32nd, 33rd, and 36th districts of the Michigan House of Representatives. [5]

List of senators

SenatorPartyDatesResidenceNotes
Alexander M. Arzeno Democratic 1853–1854 Newport [6] [7]
William H. Montgomery Democratic 1855–1856 Ida [6] [8] [9]
William H. Pattison Republican 1857–1858 Saline [6] [10] [11]
Chester L. Yost Republican 1859–1860 Ypsilanti [6] [12]
Nathan Webb Republican 1861–1862 Ypsilanti [6] [13]
John J. Robison Democratic 1863–1864 Manchester Elected on a Fusionist ticket. [6] [14] [15]
J. Webster Childs Republican 1865–1866 Ypsilanti [6] [16] [17]
Charles Croswell Republican 1867–1868 Adrian [6] [18]
John K. Boies Republican 1869–1870 Hudson [6] [19]
James P. Cawley Republican 1871–1872 Morenci [6] [20] [21]
Philip H. Emerson Republican 1873 Battle Creek Resigned to become Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Utah. [6] [22]
Willson F. Hewitt Republican 1874 Marshall [6] [23]
William Cook Republican 1875–1878 Homer [6] [24]
John C. Patterson Republican 1879–1882 Marshall [6] [25]
Charles Austin Republican 1883–1886 Battle Creek [6] [26]
Warren J. Willits Republican 1887–1888 Three Rivers [6] [27]
Peyton Ranney Republican 1889–1890 Kalamazoo [6] [28]
Marden Sabin Republican 1891–1892 Centreville [6] [29]
Jan W. Garvelink Republican 1893–1894 Allegan County [6] [30]
George W. Merriman Republican 1895–1898 Hartford [6] [31]
James W. Humphrey Republican 1899–1902 Wayland [6] [32]
Jason Woodman Republican 1903–1906 Paw Paw [6] [33]
Erastus N. Bates Republican 1907–1910 Moline [6] [34]
Milan D. Wiggins Republican 1911–1914 Bloomingdale Died in office. [6] [35]
Burrell Tripp Republican 1915–1918 Allegan [6] [36]
Bayard G. Davis Republican 1919–1922 Lawton [6] [37]
George Leland Republican 1923–1934 Fennville Died in office. [6] [38]
Frank R. Mosier Republican 1935–1936 Fennville [6] [39]
Earl L. Burhans Republican 1937–1942 Paw Paw [6] [40]
Harold D. Tripp Republican 1943–1950 Allegan [6] [41]
J. Edward Hutchinson Republican 1951–1960 Fennville [6] [42]
Frederic Hilbert Republican 1961–1964 Wayland [6] [43]
Michael J. O'Brien Democratic 1965–1974 Detroit Died in office. [6] [44]
Michael J. O'Brien Jr. Democratic 1974 Detroit [6] [45]
Donald E. Bishop Republican 1975–1982 Rochester [6] [46]
Philip Mastin Democratic 1983 Pontiac [6] [47]
Rudy J. Nichols Republican 1984–1990 Waterford [6] [48]
Mat J. Dunaskiss Republican 1991–1994 Lake Orion [6] [49]
Loren N. Bennett Republican 1995–2002 Canton [6] [50]
Raymond E. Basham Democratic 2003–2010 Taylor [6] [51]
Hoon-Yung Hopgood Democratic 2011–2014 Taylor [6] [52]
Jack Brandenburg Republican 2015–2018 Harrison Township [6] [53]
Peter Lucido Republican 2019–2020 Shelby Township Resigned after elected Macomb County prosecutor. [6] [54]
Doug Wozniak Republican 2021–2022 Shelby Township [6] [55]
Mallory McMorrow Democratic 2023–present Royal Oak [56]

Recent election results

2021

2021 Michigan Senate special election, District 8 [57]
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Martin Robert 9,562 70.5
Democratic John Bill3,99929.5
Total votes13,561 100.0
Republican Douglas Wozniak 9,510 35.7
Republican Pamela Hornberger7,86129.5
Republican Terence Mekoski5,55320.8
Republican Mary Berlingieri2,0507.7
Republican Kristi Dean6662.5
Republican Bill Carver6452.4
Republican Grant Golasa3721.4
Total votes26,657 100.0
General election
Republican Douglas Wozniak 30,555 61.9
Democratic Martin Robert18,83838.1
Total votes49,393 100.0

2018

2018 Michigan Senate election, District 8 [58]
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Peter Lucido 24,261 71.7
Republican Ken Goike 9,56528.3
Total votes33,826 100
Democratic Paul Francis 10,113 46.6
Democratic Patrick Biange6,61230.5
Democratic Raymond Filipek4,98923.0
Total votes21,714 100
General election
Republican Peter Lucido 76,172 61.8
Democratic Paul Francis47,15438.2
Total votes123,326 100
Republican hold

2014

2014 Michigan Senate election, District 8 [58]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Jack Brandenburg (incumbent) 55,304 61.7
Democratic Christine Bell34,27938.3
Total votes89,583 100
Republican hold

Federal and statewide results

YearOfficeResults [59]
2020 President Trump 59.1 – 39.5%
2018 Senate James 54.2 – 44.3%
Governor Schuette 52.9 – 44.6%
2016 President Trump 59.7 – 35.9%
2014 Senate Peters 48.6 – 46.7%
Governor Snyder 59.6 – 38.4%
2012 President Romney 53.5 – 45.6%
Senate Stabenow 54.4 – 42.3%

Historical district boundaries

MapDescriptionApportionment PlanNotes
1964 Apportionment Plan [60]
1972 Apportionment Plan [61]
1982 Apportionment Plan [62]
1992 Apportionment Plan [63]
2001 Apportionment Plan [64]
Michigan Senate District 8 (2010).png 2011 Apportionment Plan [65]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan's 7th Senate district</span> American legislative district

Michigan's 7th Senate district is one of 38 districts in the Michigan Senate. It has been represented by Democrat Jeremy Moss since 2023, succeeding fellow Democrat Dayna Polehanki.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan's 9th Senate district</span> American legislative district

Michigan's 9th Senate district is one of 38 districts in the Michigan Senate. The 9th district was created by the 1850 Michigan Constitution, as the 1835 constitution only permitted a maximum of eight senate districts. It has been represented by Republican Michael Webber since 2023, succeeding Democrat Paul Wojno.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan's 10th Senate district</span> American legislative district

Michigan's 10th Senate district is one of 38 districts in the Michigan Senate. The 10th district was created by the 1850 Michigan Constitution, as the 1835 constitution only permitted a maximum of eight senate districts. It has been represented by Democrat Paul Wojno since 2023, succeeding Republican Michael D. MacDonald.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan's 11th Senate district</span> American legislative district

Michigan's 11th Senate district is one of 38 districts in the Michigan Senate. The 11th district was created by the 1850 Michigan Constitution, as the 1835 constitution only permitted a maximum of eight senate districts. It has been represented by Democrat Veronica Klinefelt since 2023, succeeding fellow Democrat Jeremy Moss.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan's 12th Senate district</span> American legislative district

Michigan's 12th Senate district is one of 38 districts in the Michigan Senate. The 12th district was created by the 1850 Michigan Constitution, as the 1835 constitution only permitted a maximum of eight senate districts. It has been represented by Democrat Kevin Hertel since 2023, succeeding fellow Democrat Rosemary Bayer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan's 13th Senate district</span> American legislative district

Michigan's 13th Senate district is one of 38 districts in the Michigan Senate. The 13th district was created by the 1850 Michigan Constitution, as the 1835 constitution only permitted a maximum of eight senate districts. It has been represented by Democrat Rosemary Bayer since 2023, following her victory over Republican Jason Rhines.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan's 14th Senate district</span> American legislative district

Michigan's 14th Senate district is one of 38 districts in the Michigan Senate. The 14th district was created by the 1850 Michigan Constitution, as the 1835 constitution only permitted a maximum of eight senate districts. It has been represented by Democratic Sue Shink since 2023, succeeding Republican Ruth Johnson.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan's 15th Senate district</span> American legislative district

Michigan's 15th Senate district is one of 38 districts in the Michigan Senate. The 15th district was created by the 1850 Michigan Constitution, as the 1835 constitution only permitted a maximum of eight senate districts. It has been represented by Democrat Jeff Irwin since 2023, succeeding Republican Jim Runestad.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan's 16th Senate district</span> American legislative district

Michigan's 16th Senate district is one of 38 districts in the Michigan Senate. The 16th district was created by the 1850 Michigan Constitution, as the 1835 constitution only permitted a maximum of eight senate districts. It has been represented by Republican Joe Bellino since 2023, succeeding fellow Republican Mike Shirkey.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan's 17th Senate district</span> American legislative district

Michigan's 17th Senate district is one of 38 districts in the Michigan Senate. The 17th district was created by the 1850 Michigan Constitution, as the 1835 constitution only permitted a maximum of eight senate districts. It has been represented by Republican Jonathan Lindsey since 2023, succeeding fellow Republican Dale Zorn.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan's 18th Senate district</span> American legislative district

Michigan's 18th Senate district is one of 38 districts in the Michigan Senate. The 18th district was created by the 1850 Michigan Constitution, as the 1835 constitution only permitted a maximum of eight senate districts. It has been represented by Republican Thomas Albert since 2023, succeeding Democrat Jeff Irwin.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan's 19th Senate district</span> American legislative district

Michigan's 19th Senate district is one of 38 districts in the Michigan Senate. The 19th district was created by the 1850 Michigan Constitution, as the 1835 constitution only permitted a maximum of eight senate districts. It has been represented by Sean McCann since 2023, succeeding Republican John Bizon.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan's 20th Senate district</span> American legislative district

Michigan's 20th Senate district is one of 38 districts in the Michigan Senate. The 20th district was created by the 1850 Michigan Constitution, as the 1835 constitution only permitted a maximum of eight senate districts. It has been represented by Republican Aric Nesbitt since 2023, succeeding Democrat Sean McCann.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan's 21st Senate district</span> American legislative district

Michigan's 21st Senate district is one of 38 districts in the Michigan Senate. The 21st district was created by the 1850 Michigan Constitution, as the 1835 constitution only permitted a maximum of eight senate districts. It has been represented by Democrat Sarah Anthony since 2023, succeeding Republican Kim LaSata.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan's 22nd Senate district</span> American legislative district

Michigan's 22nd Senate district is one of 38 districts in the Michigan Senate. The 22nd district was created by the 1850 Michigan Constitution, as the 1835 constitution only permitted a maximum of eight senate districts. It has been represented by Republican Lana Theis since 2019, succeeding fellow Republican Joe Hune.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan's 24th Senate district</span> American legislative district

Michigan's 24th Senate district is one of 38 districts in the Michigan Senate. The 24th district was created by the 1850 Michigan Constitution, as the 1835 constitution only permitted a maximum of eight senate districts. It has been represented by Republican Ruth Johnson since 2023, succeeding fellow Republican Tom Barrett.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan's 27th Senate district</span> American legislative district

Michigan's 27th Senate district is one of 38 districts in the Michigan Senate. The 27th district was created by the 1850 Michigan Constitution, as the 1835 constitution only permitted a maximum of eight senate districts. It has been represented by Democrat John Cherry III since 2023, succeeding fellow Democrat Jim Ananich.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan's 28th Senate district</span> American legislative district

Michigan's 28th Senate district is one of 38 districts in the Michigan Senate. The 28th district was created by the 1850 Michigan Constitution, as the 1835 constitution only permitted a maximum of eight senate districts. It has been represented by Democratic Sam Singh since 2023, succeeding Republican Mark Huizenga.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan's 29th Senate district</span> American legislative district

Michigan's 29th Senate district is one of 38 districts in the Michigan Senate. The 29th district was created by the 1850 Michigan Constitution, as the 1835 constitution only permitted a maximum of eight senate districts. It has been represented by Democrat Winnie Brinks since 2019, succeeding Republican Dave Hildenbrand.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan's 32nd Senate district</span> American legislative district

Michigan's 32nd Senate district is one of 38 districts in the Michigan Senate. The 32nd district was created by the 1850 Michigan Constitution, as the 1835 constitution only permitted a maximum of eight senate districts. It has been represented by Republican Jon Bumstead since 2023, succeeding fellow Republican Kenneth Horn.

References

  1. ↑ "State Senate District 8, MI". Census Reporter. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  2. ↑ LeBlanc, Beth (August 3, 2022). "McMorrow beats Bullock in 8th Senate District; Cavanagh wins her primary". Detroit Free Press . Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Linden_Senate". Michigan . Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Michigan's 38 Senate Districts - 2011 Apportionment Plan" (PDF). Michigan Senate. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  5. ↑ David Jarman. "How do counties, House districts, and legislative districts all overlap?". Daily Kos. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 "STATE LEGISLATORS, 1835-2019" (PDF). Michigan Legislature . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Legislator Details - Alexander M. Arzeno". Library of Michigan . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Legislator Details - William H. Montgomery". Library of Michigan . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  9. ↑ "The Next Legislature". Detroit Free Press. November 19, 1854. p. 2. Retrieved April 20, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  10. ↑ "Legislator Details - William H. Pattison". Library of Michigan . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Michigan Legislature--1857". The Hillsdale Standard. November 25, 1856. p. 2. Retrieved April 20, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  12. ↑ "Legislator Details - Chester L. Yost". Library of Michigan . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Webb". Political Graveyard . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Legislator Details - John J. Robison". Library of Michigan . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  15. ↑ "The Legislature". The Hillsdale Standard. December 16, 1862. p. 1. Retrieved April 20, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  16. ↑ "Childre to Chipley". Political Graveyard . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Legislator Details - James Webster Childs". Library of Michigan . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  18. ↑ "Crossan to Crowe". Political Graveyard . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  19. ↑ "Legislator Details - John K. Boies". Library of Michigan . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  20. ↑ "Legislator Details - James P. Cawley". Library of Michigan . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  21. ↑ "Wednesday Morning's Proceedings". Detroit Free Press. January 5, 1871. p. 1. Retrieved April 20, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  22. ↑ "Legislator Details - Philip H. Emerson". Library of Michigan . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  23. ↑ "Legislator Details - Willson F. Hewitt". Library of Michigan . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  24. ↑ "Legislator Details - William Cook". Library of Michigan . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  25. ↑ Michigan Historical Commission (1924). Michigan Biographies: Including Members of Congress, Elective State Officers, Justices of the Supreme Court, Members of the Michigan Legislature, Board of Regents of the University of Michigan, State Board of Agriculture and State Board of Education, Volume 2. p. 178.
  26. ↑ "Austin". Political Graveyard . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  27. ↑ "Legislator Details - Warren J. Willits". Library of Michigan . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  28. ↑ "Rankine to Ransohoff". Political Graveyard . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  29. ↑ "Sa to Sacket". Political Graveyard . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  30. ↑ "Legislator Details - Jan Willem Garvelink". Library of Michigan . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  31. ↑ "Legislator Details - George W. Merriman". Library of Michigan . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  32. ↑ "Humphrey". Political Graveyard . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  33. ↑ "Woodman". Political Graveyard . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  34. ↑ "Bates". Political Graveyard . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  35. ↑ "Wiggins". Political Graveyard . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  36. ↑ "Tripp". Political Graveyard . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  37. ↑ "Davis, A to B". Political Graveyard . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  38. ↑ "Lehmann to Lemunyon". Political Graveyard . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  39. ↑ "Legislator Details - Frank R. Mosier". Library of Michigan . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  40. ↑ "Burgess-hill to Burkart". Political Graveyard . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  41. ↑ "Tripp". Political Graveyard . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  42. ↑ "Hutchinson". Political Graveyard . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  43. ↑ "Higgins-stinson to Hilkey". Political Graveyard . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  44. ↑ "Obrien, K to N". Political Graveyard . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  45. ↑ "Obrien, K to N". Political Graveyard . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  46. ↑ "Bishop". Political Graveyard . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  47. ↑ "Legislator Details - Philip O. Mastin Jr". Library of Michigan . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  48. ↑ "Legislator Details - Rudy J. Nichols". Library of Michigan . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  49. ↑ "Legislator Details - Mat J. Dunaskiss". Library of Michigan . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  50. ↑ "Legislator Details - Loren N. Bennett". Library of Michigan . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  51. ↑ "Legislator Details - Raymond E. Basham". Library of Michigan . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  52. ↑ "Legislator Details - Hoon-Yung Hopgood". Library of Michigan . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  53. ↑ "Jack Brandenburg". Ballotpedia . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  54. ↑ "Peter Lucido". Ballotpedia . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  55. ↑ "Douglas Wozniak". Ballotpedia . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  56. ↑ "Legislator Details - Mallory McMorrow". Library of Michigan . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  57. ↑ "Michigan State Senate District 8". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  58. 1 2 "Michigan State Senate District 8". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  59. ↑ "Daily Kos Elections Statewide Results by LD". Daily Kos. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  60. ↑ "Michigan Manual 1965/1966". Michigan Legislature. 1965. p. 376. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  61. ↑ "Michigan Manual 1975/1976". Michigan Legislature. 1975. p. 454. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  62. ↑ "SENATORIAL DISTRICTS" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. 1989. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  63. ↑ "SENATORIAL DISTRICTS" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. 1997. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  64. ↑ "SENATORIAL DISTRICTS" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. 2001. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  65. ↑ "MICHIGAN SENATE DISTRICT 8" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 23, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.