2010 Michigan House of Representatives election

Overview

Due to term limit provisions in Michigan's Constitution, 54 candidates were unable to seek re-election to the House, resulting in the largest turnover in the lower chamber since the adoption of term limits in 1992.

Republicans flipped twenty seats from the Democrats, winning control of the chamber, and, alongside Rick Snyder's victory in the gubernatorial election, complete control of the state's government. This gave Republicans complete control over the redistricting process, allowing them to redraw the state legislature's boundaries after the 2010 census, which enabled them to retain control of the chamber until the 2022 elections.

Predictions

Results by district

Districts 1–28

Districts 29–55

Districts 56–83

Districts 84–110

By-elections

On September 9, 2011, State Representative Tim Melton resigned to accept a position in the organization StudentsFirst, founded by Michelle Rhee. The by-election to fill the vacancy in the seat was held February 28, 2012, and was won by Tim Greimel, the current House minority leader.

On November 8, 2011, State Representative Paul Scott was recalled. The by-election to fill the vacancy in the seat was held February 28, 2012, and was won by Joe Graves.

References

• Gongwer News Service: 2010 General Election—Michigan House

References

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11. [http://www.freep.com/article/20111108/NEWS06/111108082/Rep-Paul-Scott-recalled-concedes-defeat Detroit Free Press: Rep. Paul Scott recalled, concedes defeat]
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