Michigan State Senate elections, 2010
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Elections for the office of Michigan State Senate were held in Michigan on November 2, 2010. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was May 11, 2010, and the primary Election Day was on August 3, 2010.
Michigan State Senators serve four-year terms concurrent with the governor's term of office. Terms for senators begin on January 1. Senators who have not served more than half of someone else's Senate term are eligible for two full terms (i.e. - eight years).
Although Michigan senators serve four-year terms, the elections are not staggered so that half of the seats are up for election every two years. Rather, all 40 seats are up for election on a 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018...schedule. 38 states have state senates where the terms of senators last for four years. Ten of these 38 states, including Michigan, feature non-staggered elections.
Of the 38 districts up for re-election, incumbents ran in 9 of them. In the remaining 29 districts, every incumbent was ineligible to run because of term limits.
In the 2010 election, Republicans gained four seats and retained a majority in the chamber.
- See also: Michigan State Senate and State legislative elections, 2010
November 2 General Election Results
The following candidates won election on November 2, 2010:
- Bert Johnson (Michigan)
- Bruce Caswell
- Coleman Young II
- David Robertson (Michigan)
- Mike Nofs
- Glenn Anderson (Michigan)
- Gretchen Whitmer
- Hoon-Yung Hopgood
- Howard Walker
- Jack Brandenburg
- Joe Hune
- John Gleason, Michigan Senator
- John Moolenaar
- John Pappageorge
- John Proos
- Mark Jansen
- Mike Green, Michigan
- Mike Kowall
- Morris Hood
- Patrick Colbeck
- Phil Pavlov
- Tom Casperson
- Randy Richardville
- Rebekah Warren
- Roger Kahn
- Steven Bieda
- Tonya Schuitmaker
- Tory Rocca
- Tupac Hunter
- Vincent Gregory
- Virgil Smith (Michigan legislator)
- Arlan Meekhof
- Goeff Hansen
- Darwin Booher
- Judy Emmons
- Rick Jones, Michigan Senator
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state senates
Heading into the November 2 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Michigan State Senate:
Michigan State Senate | |||
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Party | As of November 1, 2010 | After the 2010 Election | |
Democratic Party | 16 | 12 | |
Republican Party | 22 | 26 | |
Total | 38 | 38 |
Term limits
- See also: State legislatures with term limits
The Michigan State Senate has been a term-limited state senate since Michigan voters approved Proposal B in 1992. Proposal B created Section 54 of Article IV of the Michigan Constitution, limiting state senators to 2 four-year terms. As with 5 other states, this is a lifetime limit.
There are 38 Michigan State Senators. In 2010, 25 who are current members were ineligible to run for the senate again in November.[1] The turn-over due to term limits applies to more than 65% of the total membership of the state's senate in one election season.[2]
Democrats (19):
- Irma Clark-Coleman
- Buzz Thomas
- Dennis Olshove
- Gilda Jacobs
- Elizabeth Brater
- Deborah Cherry
- Jim Barcia
- Martha Scott
- Mickey Switalski
- Nancy Cassis
- Tom George
- Ron Jelinek
- Patricia Birkholz
- Gerald VanWoerkom
- Michelle McManus
- Tony Stamas
- Jason Allen (Michigan)
- Mike Prusi
Republicans (6):
Campaign contributions
This chart shows how many candidates ran for state senate in Michigan in past years and the cumulative amount of campaign contributions in state senate races, including contributions in both primary and general election contests. All figures come from Follow The Money.[3]
Year | Number of candidates | Total contributions |
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2010 | 188 | $16,309,515 |
2008 | 38 | $2,448,421 |
2006 | 133 | $14,463,621 |
2004 | 38 | $3,181,627 |
2002 | 156 | $14,086,340 |
In 2010, the candidates running for state senate raised a total of $16,309,515 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were:[4]
Donor | Amount |
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Senate Republican Campaign Cmte of Michigan | $2,652,845 |
Michigan Senate Democratic Fund | $808,605 |
Wenke, Lorence | $415,100 |
Trebesh, Michael Frederick | $353,093 |
Mridha, Debasish | $344,773 |
Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association | $198,846 |
Michigan Chamber of Commerce | $169,110 |
Michigan Education Association | $163,425 |
Michigan Bankers Association | $149,150 |
Michigan Association of Realtors | $123,450 |
Incumbency
Unopposed incumbents
Zero incumbents faced no competition in the November 2 general election.
Primary challenges
Three incumbents faced competition in the August 3 primary. The following 3 incumbents (3 Republicans) won their primaries:
- District 13: Incumbent Republican John Pappageorge
- District 17: Incumbent Republican Randy Richardville
- District 32: Incumbent Republican Roger Kahn
Retiring incumbents
Twenty-nine incumbent senators did not run for re-election, while 9 incumbents (24%) ran for re-election. Of the 29 incumbents who did not seek re-election, 12 are Democratic candidates and 17 are Republican.
Incumbents who retired are:
- District 1: Incumbent Democratic candidate Hansen Clarke.
- District 2: Incumbent Democratic candidate Martha G. Scott.
- District 3: Incumbent Democratic candidate Irma Clark-Coleman.
- District 4: Incumbent Democratic candidate Samuel Buzz Thomas III.
- District 7: Incumbent Republican Bruce Patterson.
- District 8: Incumbent Democratic candidate Raymond Basham.
- District 9: Incumbent Democratic candidate Dennis Olshove.
- District 10: Incumbent Democratic candidate Mickey Switalski.
- District 11: Incumbent Republican Alan Sanborn.
- District 12: Incumbent Republican Michael Bishop.
- District 14: Incumbent Democratic candidate Gilda Jacobs.
- District 15: Incumbent Republican Nancy Cassis.
- District 16: Incumbent Republican Cameron Brown.
- District 18: Incumbent Democratic candidate Liz Brater.
- District 20: Incumbent Republican Tom George.
- District 21: Incumbent Republican Ron Jelinek.
- District 22: Incumbent Republican Valde Garcia.
- District 24: Incumbent Republican Patricia Birkholz.
- District 25: Incumbent Republican Judson Gilbert.
- District 26: Incumbent Democratic candidate Deborah Cherry.
- District 29: Incumbent Republican Bill Hardiman.
- District 30: Incumbent Republican Wayne Kuipers.
- District 31: Incumbent Democratic candidate Jim Barcia.
- District 33: Incumbent Republican Alan Cropsey.
- District 34: Incumbent Republican Gerald VanWoerkom.
- District 35: Incumbent Republican Michelle McManus.
- District 36: Incumbent Republican Tony Stamas.
- District 37: Incumbent Republican Kathy McCoy.
- District 38: Incumbent Republican Janice Arnold-Jones.
Qualifications
Section 7 of Article 4 of the Michigan Constitution states, "Each senator and representative must be a citizen of the United States, at least 21 years of age, and an elector of the district he represents. The removal of his domicile from the district shall be deemed a vacation of the office. No person who has been convicted of subversion or who has within the preceding 20 years been convicted of a felony involving a breach of public trust shall be eligible for either house of the legislature."
List of candidates
Partisan dominance in state senates heading into the 2010 state legislative elections |
District 1
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Lamar Lemmons (D) 3,815
- Lisa Nuszkowski (D) 5,706
- Mary Waters (D) 1,912
- Coleman Young (D) 8,139
- Dobey Gavin (D) 179
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Dakeisha Harwick (R) 620
November 2 General election candidates:
- Coleman Young 40,122
- Dakeisha Harwick 2,895
District 2
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Hans Barbe (D) 403
- Tracey Blair (D) 275
- Olivia Boykins (D) 593
- Ken Daniels (D) 2,286
- Bert Johnson (D) 5,481
- Carol Kennedy (D) 791
- Bettie Scott (D) 2,258
- Kush Shaqiri (D) 2,485
- Rita Smith (D) 885
- Steve Smith 271 (D)
- Note: Democratic incumbent Martha Scott was not eligible for re-election under Michigan's term limits.
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- John Chouinard (R) 6,612
November 2 General election candidates:
- Bert Johnson 34,858
- John Chouinard 17,459
District 3
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Morris Hood (D) 8,016
- Mohamed Okdie (D) 2,642
- William Robinson (D) 7,168
- Note: Democratic incumbent Irma Clark-Coleman was not eligible for re-election under Michigan's term limits.
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Doug Mitchell (R) 4,588
November 2 General election candidates:
- Morris Hood 43,849
- Doug Mitchell 11,994
District 4
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- George Cushingberry (D) 5,371
- Michael Garrett (D) 1,584
- Carron Pinkins (D) 1,434
- Virgil Smith (D) 10,313
- Note: Democratic incumbent Buzz Thomas was not eligible for re-election due to Michigan's term limits.
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Frederick Robinson II (R) 473
November 2 General election candidates:
- Virgil Smith 42,722
- Frederick Robinson II 1,241
- Raymond Warner 329
- D. Wilcoxon 931
District 5
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Tupac Hunter (D) 14,564 Incumbent, was first elected to District 5 in 2006.
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Bonnie Patrick (R) 3,486
November 2 General election candidates:
- Tupac Hunter 44,055
- Bonnie Patrick 8,856
District 6
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Glenn Anderson (D) 12,443 Incumbent, was first elected to District 6 in 2006.
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- John Pastor (R) 17,256
November 2 General election candidates:
- Glenn Anderson 46,471
- John Pastor 37,001
District 7
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Kathleen Law (D) 13,691
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Patrick Colbeck (R) 9,293
- Abe Munfakh (R) 6,793
- Dan Osterman (R) 5,513
- Deborah Whyman (R) 8,023
November 2 General election candidates:
- Kathleen Law 43,173
- Patrick Colbeck 55,284
- Marlin Brandys 1,134
- Michael Kheibari 734
- John Stewart 5,508
District 8
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Sherry Dragone (D) 3,515
- Hoon-Yung Hopgood (D) 7,147
- Mike Kell (D) 4,862
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Ken Larkin (R) 6,782
- Douglas Reimel (R) 4,379
November 2 General election candidates:
- Hoon-Yung Hopgood 37,845
- Ken Larkin 25,280
- Loel Gnadt 1,093
- Neil Sawicki 4,697
District 9
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Frank Accavitti Jr. (D) 6,945
- Steven Bieda (D) 12,410
- Note: Democratic incumbent Dennis Olshove was not eligible for re-election under Michigan's term limits.
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Michael Ennis (R) 10,193
- John Vostoris (R) 5,874
November 2 General election candidates:
- Steven Bieda 42,039
- Michael Ennis 33,258
- Richard Kuszmar 2,072
District 10
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Paul Gieleghem (D) 8,708
- Carl Marlinga (D) 8,508
- Note: Democratic incumbent Mickey Switalski was not eligible for re-election under Michigan's term limits.
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Tory Rocca (R) 19,331
November 2 General election candidates:
- Paul Gieleghem 37,369
- Tory Rocca 44,486
District 11
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Jim Ayres (D) 7,338
- Jonathan Garstka (D) 3,433
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Jack Brandenburg (R) 13,562
- Leon Drolet (R) 10,067
- Kim Meltzer (R) 9,809
- Colleen Saputo (R) 2,394
- Note: Republican incumbent Alan Sanborn did not run for re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Jim Ayres 34,166
- Jack Brandenburg 65,403
District 12
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Ted Golden (D) 3,062
- Casandra Ulbrich (D) 7,708
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- John Garfield (R) 3,193
- Lois Golden (R) 1,209
- James Marleau (R) 10,676
- Copper Rizzo (R) 7,633
- Kim Russell (R) 8,185
- Gene Taliercio (R) 2,494
November 2 General election candidates:
- Casandra Ulbrich 36,526
- James Marleau 56,894
District 13
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Aaron Bailey (D) 13,634
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Roi Chinn (R) 2,644
- David Kniffin (R) 5,036
- John Pappageorge (R) 27,312 Incumbent, was first elected to District 13 in 2006.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Aaron Bailey 42,830
- John Pappageorge 62,324
District 14
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- David Coulter (D) 7,564
- Jenifer Franklin (D) 4,099
- Vincent Gregory (D) 9,200
- Anthony McDonald (D) 753
- Derhun Sanders (D) 745
- Howard Worthy (D) 877
- Note: Democratic incumbent Gilda Jacobs was not eligible for re-election under Michigan's term limits.
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- James Hardin (R) 3,151
- Michael Peters (R) 7,239
- Robert Vaughan (R) 4,382
November 2 General election candidates:
- Vincent Gregory 62,863
- Michael Peters 31,944
- Karen Shelley 2,415
District 15
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Tom Crawford (D) 2,159
- Pam Jackson (D) 7,368
- Christopher Maloney (D) 2,055
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Kerry Bentivolio (R) 4,972
- Paul Graves (R) 3,554
- Mike Kowall (R) 16,818
- John Mohyi (R) 1,318
- Alan Stephens (R) 2,881
- Steven Valentini (R) 2,046
- Note: Republican incumbent Nancy Cassis was not eligible for re-election due to Michigan's term limits.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Pam Jackson 39,233
- Mike Kowall 65,216
District 16
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Doug Spade (D) 5,749
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Bruce Caswell (R) 20,935
- Note: Republican incumbent Cameron Brown was not eligible for re-election under Michigan's term limits.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Doug Spade 26,181
- Bruce Caswell 47,504
District 17
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Paun Hengy (D) 2,304
- John Spencer (D) 6,767
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Al Bain (R) 5,906
- Randy Richardville (R) 17,406 Incumbent, was first elected to District 17 in 2007.
November 2 General election candidates:
- John Spencer 32,980
- Randy Richardville 51,657
- Ronald Muszynski 2,415
District 18
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Pamela Byrnes (D) 9,539
- Thomas Partridge (D) 908
- Rebekah Warren (D) 13,113
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- John Hochstetler (R) 7,973
- Gary Wellings (R) 5,463
November 2 General election candidates:
- Rebekah Warren 60,333
- John Hochstetler 31,771
District 19
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Brenda Abbey (D) 6,417
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Michael Nofs (R) 21,025 Incumbent, was first elected to District 19 in 2009.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Brenda Abbey 26,657
- Michael Nofs 46,543
District 20
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Mark Totten (D) 3,876
- Robert Jones (D) 6,578
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Larry Deshazor (R) 5,660
- Tonya Schuitmaker (R) 15,602
- Lorence Wenke (R) 8,371
- Note: Republican incumbent Tom George was not eligible for re-election due to Michigan's term limits.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Robert Jones 34,507
- Tonya Schuitmaker 47,680
District 21
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Scott Elliott (D) 5,708
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Todd Griffee (R) 6,358
- John Proos (R) 20,746
Note: Republican incumbent Ron Jelinek was not eligible for re-election under Michigan's term limits.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Scott Elliott 25,062
- John Proos 49,818
District 22
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Chuck Fellows (D) 8,216
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Joe Hune (R) 26,500
- Paul Rogers (R) 11,152
November 2 General election candidates:
- Chuck Fellows 29,325
- Joe Hune 65,170
- Todd Richardson 3,201
District 23
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Gretchen Whitmer (D) 17,686 Incumbent, was first elected to District 23 in 2006.
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Kyle Haubrich (R) 15,616
November 2 General election candidates:
- Gretchen Whitmer 49,990
- Kyle Haubrich 28,133
District 24
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Michelle Disano (D) 9,101
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Randy Brink (R) 10,891
- Rick Jones (R) 26,352
- Note: Republican incumbent Patricia Birkholz was not eligible for re-election under Michigan's term limits.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Michelle Disano 30,052
- Rick Jones 64,039
- Bradley Cook 3,413
District 25
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Jason Blauet (D) 2,609
- John Nugent (D) 5,695
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Todd Courser (R) 11,592
- Lauren Hager (R) 9,027
- Phil Pavlov (R) 14,632
November 2 General election candidates:
- John Nugent 26,393
- Phil Pavlov 53,342
District 26
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Katherine Houston (D) 2,625
- Jim Slezak (D) 5,386
- Paula Zelenko (D) 6,907
- Note: Democratic incumbent Deborah Cherry was not eligible for re-election due to Michigan's term limits.
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Fran Amos (R) 6,354
- Michael Matheny (R) 3,604
- David Robertson (R) 12,940
- Tim Terpening (R) 1,403
November 2 General election candidates:
- Paula Zelenko 36,231
- David Robertson 49,700
- Mark Sanborn 4,427
District 27
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- John Gleason (D) 16,470 Incumbent, was first elected to District 27 in 2007.
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Vernon Molnar (R) 10,587
November 2 General election candidates:
- John Gleason 51,666
- Vernon Molnar 23,920
- Pat Clawson 2,168
District 28
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Robin Golden (D) 6,574
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Mark Jansen (R) 41,027 Incumbent, was first elected to District 28 in 2006.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Robin Golden 26,276
- Mark Jansen 74,529
- Jamie Lewis 3,069
District 29
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- David LaGrand (D) 6,370
- Robert Dean (D) 4,566
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- David Hildenbrand (R) 18,002
- Judith Kapteyn (R) 1,069
- Lori Wiersma (R) 10,150
November 2 General election candidates:
- David LaGrand 36,830
- Dave Hildenbrand 41,042
- Bill Gelineau 1,406
District 30
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- John Chester (D) 4,201
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Arlan Meekhof (R) 25,901
- Timothy Odonnell (R) 4,276
- Brett Vanderkamp (R) 20,504
November 2 General election candidates:
- John Chester 20,061
- Arlan Meekhof 74,409
- Bruce Campbell 3,058
District 31
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Jeff Mayes (D) 12,873
- Note: Democratic incumbent Jim Barcia was not eligible for re-election under Michigan's term limits.
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Mike Green (Michigan candidate) (R) 17,384
- Gary Hadden (R) 2,173
- Paul Mezo (R) 2,365
- Robert Palmer (R) 4,330
November 2 General election candidates:
- Jeff Mayes 36,629
- Mike Green 51,678
District 32
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Debasish Mridha (D) 11,511
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Gary Dunn (R) 5,239
- Roger Kahn (R) 18,332 Incumbent, was first elected to District 32 in 2007.
- August 3 U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Debasish Mridha 32,692
- Roger Kahn 43,577
- Keith Beyerlein 1,618 (US Taxpayers Party of Michigan)
- Albert Chia, Jr. 702
District 33
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- James Hoisington (D) 6,327
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Brian Calley (R) 16,881
- Michael Trebesh (R) 12,848
- Note: Republican incumbent Alan Cropsey was not eligible for re-election under Michigan's term limits.
- Note: Calley was chosen to run for lieutenant governor after the primary election. Judy Emmons was selected to replace him on the general election ballot.
November 2 General election candidates:
- James Hoisington 25,206
- Judy Emmons 50,222
- Joshua Lillie 2,403
District 34
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Mary Valentine (D) 11,453
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Goeff Hansen (R) 26,244
- Note: Republican incumbent Gerald VanWoerkom was not eligible for re-election under Michigan's term limits.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Mary Valentine 33,261
- Goeff Hansen 49,065
- Nicholas Sundquist 2,108
District 35
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Roger Dunigan (D) 6,071
- George Huffman III (D) 2,245
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Darwin Booher (R) 18,482
- Kevin Davis (R) 6,125
- Gary Finstrom (R) 10,633
- Note: Republican incumbent Michelle McManus was not eligible for re-election due to Michigan's term limits.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Roger Dunigan 30,819
- Darwin Booher 56,318
- Allitta Hren 2,521
District 36
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Andy Neumann (D) 9,809
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- John Moolenaar (R) 25,669
Note: Republican incumbent Tony Stamas did not run for re-election in 2010.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Andy Neumann 32,154
- John Moolenaar 56,634
District 37
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Bob Carr (D) 8,076
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Randy Bishop (R) 13,131
- Howard Walker (R) 23,129
- Note: Republican incumbent Jason Allen did not run for re-election due to Michigan term limits.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Bob Carr 34,122
- Howard Walker 62,697
District 38
- August 3 Democratic primary result:
- Michael Lahti (D) 12,830
- Note: Democratic incumbent Mike Prusi was not eligible for re-election due to Michigan's term limits.
- August 3 GOP primary result:
- Tom Casperson (R) 19,572
- Jeff Paulin (R) 2,775
November 2 General election candidates:
- Michael Lahti 39,320
- Tom Casperson 49,868
See also
- Michigan State Senate
- Michigan State Legislature
- State legislative elections, 2010
- Primary election dates in 2010
External links
- Official Election Results from 2010 State Senate races
- List of 2010 candidates for Michigan State Senate
- 2010 primary election results (unofficial listing)
- Project Vote Smart list of candidates for Michigan State Senate in the November 2, 2010 election
Footnotes
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