2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan

none February 2026 October 2013 2014 Michigan House of Representatives election 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan Michigan legislative no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan 2016 All 14 Michigan seats to the United States House of Representatives 2014 11 04 Republican Party (United States) 9 9 1,466,749 47.48% 1.86% Democratic Party (United States) 5 5 1,519,030 49.17% 1.72% 300px District results 300px County results Republican #F2B3BE 40–50% #E27F90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #D40000 70–80% Democratic #B9D7FF 40–50% #86B6F2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666cb 70–80% The 2014 U.S. House of Representatives elections in Michigan were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, to elect the 14 members of the U.S. House of Representatives from the state of Michigan, one from each of the state's 14 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including the election of Michigan's governor, as well as the Class 2 U.S. Senate Seat. Primary elections to determine major party nominees for the general election were held Tuesday, August 5, 2014, and the partisan filing deadline was Tuesday, April 22, 2014.http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2011-2012/publicact/pdf/2012-PA-0276.pdf Public Act 276 of 2012 Michigan Legislative Website June 27, 2012 November 27, 2012 The members of Congress elected at this election served in the 114th Congress. According to the Rothenberg Political Report, all of Michigan's congressional seats except for the 1st, 7th, 8th, and 11th districts were considered "safe" for the party of the incumbent.2014 House Ratings (October 24, 2014) http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report October 24, 2014 Michigan was the only state where the party that won the most seats did not win the popular vote in the state in 2014. 2 Overview United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan, 2014http://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/Election-Statistics/ Election Statistics: 1920 to Present | US House of Representatives: History, Art & ArchivesPartyVotesPercentageSeats beforeSeats after+/– Democratic 1,519,030 49.17% 5 5 - Republican 1,466,749 47.48% 9 9 - Libertarian 53,711 1.74% 0 0 - Green 23,088 0.75% 0 0 - Independents 14,315 0.46% 0 0 - U.S. Taxpayers 10,904 0.35% 0 0 - Natural Law 1,680 0.05% 0 0 - Total 3,089,477 100.00% 14 14 0 Popular vote #ddd 600px 410px Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 49.17 Republican Republican Party (United States) 47.48 Libertarian Party Libertarian Party of Michigan 1.74 Other #777777 1.56 House seats #ddd 600px 410px Republican Republican Party (United States) 64.28 Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 35.71 District Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan by district:Haas Karen L. Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2014 http://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/Election-Statistics/ Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives October 28, 2019 March 9, 2015 DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 113,263 45.28% 130,414 52.14% 6,454 2.58% 250,131 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 2 70,851 33.25% 135,568 63.63% 6,653 3.12% 213,072 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 3 84,720 39.01% 125,754 57.91% 6,691 3.08% 217,165 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 4 85,777 39.09% 123,962 56.50% 9,684 4.41% 219,423 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 5 148,182 66.71% 69,222 31.16% 4,734 2.13% 222,138 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 6 84,391 40.38% 116,801 55.89% 7,784 3.73% 208,976 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 7 92,083 41.17% 119,564 53.45% 12,038 5.38% 223,685 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 8 102,269 42.06% 132,739 54.60% 8,117 3.34% 243,125 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 9 136,342 60.39% 81,470 36.09% 7,945 3.52% 225,757 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 10 67,143 29.36% 157,069 68.68% 4,480 1.96% 228,692 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 11 101,681 40.47% 140,435 55.90% 9,122 3.63% 251,238 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 12 134,346 65.01% 64,716 31.32% 7,598 3.68% 206,660 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 13 132,710 79.49% 27,234 16.31% 7,003 4.20% 166,947 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 14 165,272 77.79% 41,801 19.67% 5,395 2.54% 212,468 100.00% Democratic holdTotal 1,519,030 49.17% 1,466,749 47.47% 103,698 3.36% 3,089,477 100.00% District 1 2014 Michigan's 1st congressional district election Michigan presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 1 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 1 2016 x150px File:Dan Benishek 113th Congress.jpg Dan Benishek Republican Party (United States) 130,414 52.1% File:3x4.svg Jerry Cannon Democratic Party (United States) 113,263 45.3% 250px County results 250px Precinct results 1 250 Benishek: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80%Cannon: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80%Tie #d2b1d9 40–50% U.S. Representative Dan Benishek Republican Party (United States) Dan Benishek Republican Party (United States) Michigan's 1st congressional district The 1st district includes the entire Upper Peninsula of Michigan and part of the Lower Peninsula. The district, which makes up about 44% of the land area of the state of Michigan, is the second-largest congressional district east of the Mississippi River by land area. The incumbent was Republican Dan Benishek, who had represented the district since 2011. He was re-elected with 48% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+5. Benishek was re-elected in 2012 with 48.14% of the total votes cast, defeating Democratic former State Representative Gary McDowell by less than 2,000 votes in a field where two third-party candidates received a combined 4.3 percent of the vote.http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/12GEN/06001000.html 2012 Official Michigan General Election Results: 1st District Representative in Congress January 4, 2013 August 9, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130412112146/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/12GEN/06001000.html April 12, 2013 dead mdy-all As of September 30, 2013, Benishek had raised $676,545.98, and had $500,163.86 cash on-hand toward a presumed re-election bid.http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00476325/892187/ https://archive.today/20131024162318/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00476325/892187/ dead October 24, 2013 FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Benishek for Congress, Inc. Federal Election Commission October 15, 2013 October 24, 2013 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Dan Benishek, incumbent U.S. Representativehttp://query.nictusa.com/pdf/615/13961073615/13961073615.pdf#navpanes=0 FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Benishek for Congress Inc. Federal Election Commission January 7, 2013 October 25, 2013September 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Eliminated in primary Alan Arcand, businessman, United States Air Force veteran and delegate to the 2012 Republican National Conventionhttp://www.ironmountaindailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/544110/Iron-County-man-announces-bid-for-First-Congressional-District-seat.html Iron County man announces bid for First Congressional District seat Iron Mountain Daily News Younk Nikki January 14, 2014 January 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140116112130/http://www.ironmountaindailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/544110/Iron-County-man-announces-bid-for-First-Congressional-District-seat.html January 16, 2014 dead Results Republican primary resultshttp://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06.HTM Official Election Results Primary Election August 5, 2014 August 6, 2014 Michigan Department of State https://web.archive.org/web/20140811171026/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06.HTM August 11, 2014 dead Dan Benishek (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 49,540 69.7 Alan Arcand Republican Party (United States) 21,497 30.3 71,037 100.0 Democratic primary Former Kalkaska County Sheriff Jerry Cannon was recruited by Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Lon Johnson to challenge Benishek.http://www.freep.com/article/20130809/COL04/308090023/ Brian Dickerson: Can mainstream GOP warm to Michigan's accidental congressman? Detroit Free Press Dickerson Brian August 9, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130814013005/http://www.freep.com/article/20130809/COL04/308090023/ August 14, 2013 dead Candidates Nominee Jerry Cannon, retired Michigan Army National Guard Major General and former Kalkaska County Sheriffhttp://query.nictusa.com/pdf/870/13031104870/13031104870.pdf#navpanes=0 FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Cannon for Congress Federal Election Commission August 6, 2013 October 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303225346/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/870/13031104870/13031104870.pdf#navpanes=0 March 3, 2016 deadhttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/retired_general_jerry_cannon_t.html Retired general, Gitmo commander Jerry Cannon to challenge Dan Benishek for U.S. House seat in 2014 MLive Media Group Klug Fritz August 6, 2013 December 3, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20211201073602/https://www.mlive.com/politics/2013/08/retired_general_jerry_cannon_t.html December 1, 2021 livehttp://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06001000.html 2014 Official Michigan Primary Election Results - 1st District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position November 16, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141127071954/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06001000.html November 27, 2014 dead Failed to qualify Kevin Gloverhttp://images.nictusa.com/pdf/600/13031000600/13031000600.pdf#navpanes=0 FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Committee to Elect Kevin Glover Federal Election Commission January 7, 2013 October 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304000857/http://images.nictusa.com/pdf/600/13031000600/13031000600.pdf#navpanes=0 March 4, 2016 dead Declined Gary McDowell, former state representative and nominee for this seat in 2010 & 2012 Results Democratic primary results Jerry Cannon Democratic Party (United States) 31,104 100.0 General election Endorsements Dan Benishek (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program National Right to Life CommitteeNational Right to Life Endorsements in Michigan http://www.nrlpac.org/2014-endorsements/MI-2014.pdf nrlpac.org/ 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20150425000331/http://www.nrlpac.org/2014-endorsements/MI-2014.pdf 25 April 2015 NRA Political Victory FundMichigan Grades & Endorsements https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/michigan/ nrapvf.org NRA-PVF 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141104220729/https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/michigan/ 4 November 2014 Tea Party Express2014 Tea Party Express Endorsements http://www.teapartyexpress.org/2014-endorsements teapartyexpress.org 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141028155721/http://www.teapartyexpress.org/2014-endorsements 28 October 2014 Jerry Cannon (D) Labor unions AFL-CIOENDORSEMENTS http://miaflcio.org/action-center/endorsements/ miaflcio.org/ 3 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141012144306/http://miaflcio.org/action-center/endorsements/ 12 October 2014 National Association of Letter CarriersNALC Voter Guide http://www.nalc.org/government-affairs/map NALC 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141103204943/http://www.nalc.org/government-affairs/map 3 November 2014 Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Jumpstart" Program Sierra Club2014 November 4th, General Election http://content.sierraclub.org/voterguide/endorsements sierraclub.org/ 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141105153729/http://content.sierraclub.org/voterguide/endorsements 5 November 2014 VoteVetsCandidates http://www.votevets.org/candidates votevets.org 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141009101118/http://www.votevets.org/candidates 9 October 2014 Newspapers Detroit Free PressDetroit Free Press Editorial Board Free Press endorsements for U.S. House http://www.freep.com/story/opinion/editorials/2014/10/19/us-house-endorsements/17514163/ Detroit Free Press 3 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141029023956/http://www.freep.com/story/opinion/editorials/2014/10/19/us-house-endorsements/17514163/ 29 October 2014 26 October 2014 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2014 House Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report November 3, 2014Likely RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergLean R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball2014 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2014-house Sabato's Crystal Ball April 10, 2014 April 11, 2014Likely R October 30, 2014RCPLikely R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsDaily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2014 http://www.dailykos.com/election-outlook/2014-race-ratings#house Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014Lean R November 4, 2014 Results Michigan's 1st congressional district, 2014https://mielections.us/election/results/14GEN/ 2014 Michigan Official General Election Results - 11/04/2014 January 4, 2019 November 25, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125024015/https://mielections.us/election/results/14GEN/ dead Republican Party (United States) Dan Benishek (incumbent) 130,414 52.1 Democratic Party (United States) Jerry Cannon 113,263 45.3 Libertarian Party (United States) Loel Gnadt 3,823 1.5 Green Party (United States) Ellis Boal 2,631 1.1 250,131 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 2 2014 Michigan's 2nd congressional district election Michigan presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 2 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 2 2016 x150px File:Bill Huizenga official congressional photo (cropped).jpg Bill Huizenga Republican Party (United States) 135,568 63.6% File:3x4.svg Dean Vanderstelt Democratic Party (United States) 70,851 33.3% 130px County results 130px Precinct results 1 250 Huizenga: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 >90%Vanderstelt: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Bill Huizenga Republican Party (United States) Bill Huizenga Republican Party (United States) Michigan's 2nd congressional district The 2nd district is located in West Michigan. The incumbent was Republican Bill Huizenga, who had represented the district since 2011. He was re-elected with 61% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+7. As of September 30, 2013, Huizenga had raised $537,109.30 for the 2014 election cycle, and had $402,388.39 cash on-hand available toward a presumed re-election bid.http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00459297/891161/ https://archive.today/20131024183242/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00459297/891161/ dead October 24, 2013 FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Huizenga for Congress, Inc. Federal Election Commission October 14, 2013 October 24, 2013 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Bill Huizenga, incumbent U.S. Representativehttp://query.nictusa.com/pdf/698/13961744698/13961744698.pdf#navpanes=0 FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Huizenga for Congress, Inc. Federal Election Commission April 19, 2013 October 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303213638/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/698/13961744698/13961744698.pdf#navpanes=0 March 3, 2016 dead Results Republican primary results Bill Huizenga (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 54,416 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Dean Vanderstelt, retired business executiveDemocratic Candidate Announces For Michigan Second Congressional District http://whtc.com/news/articles/2014/mar/05/democratic-candidate-announces-for-michigan-second-congressional-district/ 7 April 2014 WHTC 5 March 2014 April 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140409002128/http://whtc.com/news/articles/2014/mar/05/democratic-candidate-announces-for-michigan-second-congressional-district/ dead Results Democratic primary results Dean Vanderstelt Democratic Party (United States) 19,957 100.0 General election Endorsements Bill Huizenga (R) Organizations National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund Dean Vanderstelt (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2014 House Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report November 3, 2014Safe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Michigan's 2nd congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Bill Huizenga (incumbent) 135,568 63.6 Democratic Party (United States) Dean Vanderstelt 70,851 33.3 Libertarian Party (United States) Ronald Welch II 3,877 1.8 U.S. Taxpayers Party Ronald Graeser 2,776 1.3 213,072 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 3 2014 Michigan's 3rd congressional district election Michigan presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 3 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 3 2016 x150px File:Justin Amash official photo (cropped).jpg Justin Amash Republican Party (United States) 125,754 57.9% File:3x4.svg Bob Goodrich Democratic Party (United States) 84,720 39.0% 150px County results 150px Precinct results 1 250 Amash: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90%Goodrich: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Duncan: #165016 >90%Tie: #ae8bb1 50% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Justin Amash Republican Party (United States) Justin Amash Republican Party (United States) Michigan's 3rd congressional district The 3rd district is located in West Michigan. The incumbent was Republican Justin Amash, who had represented the district since 2011. He was re-elected with 53% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+4. As of September 30, 2013, Amash had raised $555,863.56 for the 2014 election cycle, and had $313,844.71 cash on-hand available toward a presumed re-election bid.http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00476291/891961/ https://archive.today/20131024183324/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00476291/891961/ dead October 24, 2013 FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Amash for Congress Federal Election Commission October 15, 2013 October 24, 2013 In September 2013, Amash ended months of speculation regarding whether he would run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Carl Levin, choosing instead to run for re-election to his House seat.McMillin Zane Rep. Justin Amash nixes 2014 Senate run http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/09/rep_justin_amash_decides_again.html September 17, 2013 September 19, 2013 Grand Rapids Press Amash faced a primary challenge from investment manager Brian Ellis.Krietz Andrew West Michigan businessman Brian Ellis announces run against Rep. Justin Amash http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/10/local_businessman_brian_ellis.html October 8, 2013 October 8, 2013 Grand Rapids Press Amash defeated Ellis in the Republican primary.http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06003000.html 2014 Official Michigan Primary Election Results - 3rd District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position November 16, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141129024537/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06003000.html November 29, 2014 dead Republican primary Candidates Nominee Justin Amash, incumbent U.S. Representativehttp://query.nictusa.com/pdf/493/13960116493/13960116493.pdf#navpanes=0 FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Amash for Congress Federal Election Commission January 10, 2013 October 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304001540/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/493/13960116493/13960116493.pdf#navpanes=0 March 4, 2016 dead Eliminated in primary Brian Ellis, investment managerhttp://query.nictusa.com/pdf/862/13031132862/13031132862.pdf#navpanes=0 FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Brian Ellis for Congress Federal Election Commission October 22, 2013 October 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303211656/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/862/13031132862/13031132862.pdf#navpanes=0 March 3, 2016 dead Declined Mark Jansen, state senatorhttp://plainfield.wzzm13.com/news/people/186013-senator-jansen-decides-against-congressional-run Senator Jansen decides against congressional run WZZM November 22, 2013 May 28, 2014August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JustinAmash BrianEllis UndecidedStrategic NationalStrategic National July 29, 2014 532 ± 4.2% 51% 31% 18%Strategic NationalStrategic National July 14, 2014 500 ± 4.4% 47% 24% 29%EPIC-MRAEPIC-MRA June 10–11, 2014 814 ± 3.5% 55% 35% 10%Practical Political ConsultingPractical Political Consulting May 27–29, 2014 472 ± 4.5% 42% 23% 35%The Polling CompanyThe Polling Company May 2014 – – 53% 23% 22%Basswood ResearchBasswood Research February 6, 2014 300 ± 5.6% 60% 12% 28% Results Republican primary results Justin Amash (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 39,706 57.4 Brian Ellis Republican Party (United States) 29,422 42.6 69,128 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Bob Goodrich, president and CEO of Goodrich Quality Theatershttp://www.wzzm13.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/04/09/congress-election-justin-amash-bob-goodrich-brian-ellis-michigan/7496479/ G.R. Democrat to challenge Amash WZZM April 9, 2014 April 9, 2014August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Failed to qualify Richard A. Abbotthttp://images.nictusa.com/pdf/876/12030952876/12030952876.pdf#navpanes=0 FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Richard Abbott for Congress Federal Election Commission November 16, 2012 October 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303233303/http://images.nictusa.com/pdf/876/12030952876/12030952876.pdf#navpanes=0 March 3, 2016 dead Results Democratic primary results Bob Goodrich Democratic Party (United States) 20,378 100.0 General election Endorsements Justin Amash (R) Organizations Club for GrowthPAC Candidates http://www.clubforgrowth.org/pac-candidates/ Club for Growth January 14, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140208012452/http://www.clubforgrowth.org/pac-candidates/ February 8, 2014 National Right to Life Committee Republican Liberty CaucusRLC Federal Endorsements for 2014 http://rlc.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=4 rlc.org 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141029033708/http://rlc.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=4 29 October 2014 Tea Party Express Bob Goodrich (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Michigan's 3rd congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Justin Amash (incumbent) 125,754 57.9 Democratic Party (United States) Bob Goodrich 84,720 39.0 Green Party (United States) Tonya Duncan 6,691 3.1 217,165 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 4 2014 Michigan's 4th congressional district election Michigan presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 4 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 4 2016 x150px File:John Moolenaar (cropped).jpg John Moolenaar Republican Party (United States) 123,962 56.5% File:3x4.svg Jeff Holmes Democratic Party (United States) 85,777 39.1% 200px County results 200px Precinct results 1 250 Moolenaar: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90%Holmes: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Dave Camp Republican Party (United States) John Moolenaar Republican Party (United States) Michigan's 4th congressional district The 4th district is located in Northern and Central Michigan. The incumbent was Republican Dave Camp, who had represented the district since 1993 and previously represented the 10th district from 1991 to 1993. He was re-elected with 63% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+5. As of September 30, 2013, Camp had raised $1,607,226.02 for the 2014 election cycle, and had $3,198,099.13 cash on-hand available for a presumed re-election bid.http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00347476/891740/ https://archive.today/20131024185423/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00347476/891740/ dead October 24, 2013 FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Dave Camp for Congress Federal Election Commission October 15, 2013 October 24, 2013 In July 2013, Camp announced he was considering running for the U.S. Senate to replace the retiring incumbent Carl Levin,https://www.politico.com/story/2013/07/dave-camp-michigan-senate-2014-94951.html?hp=l12 Dave Camp weighing Michigan Senate bid Politico John Breshnahan Jake Sherman July 30, 2013 August 9, 2013 but then the following month announced that he would not do so.http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2013/08/dave_camp_to_not_run_for_us_se.html Dave Camp will not run for U.S. Senate Bay City Times Klug Fritz August 16, 2013 August 16, 2013 In March 2014, he announced that he would not run for re-election.https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2014/03/31/dave-camp-to-retire-after-his-current-term/ Dave Camp to retire after his current term The Washington Post March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 State senator John Moolenaar was the winner of the Republican primary.http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06004000.html 2014 Official Michigan Primary Election Results - 4th District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position November 16, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141129024542/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06004000.html November 29, 2014 dead Republican primary Candidates Nominee John Moolenaar, state senatorhttp://www.ourmidland.com/news/moolenaar-to-run-for-congressional-seat-being-vacated-by-u/article_d2276658-b9df-11e3-959a-001a4bcf887a.html Moolenaar to run for Congressional seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Dave Camp Midland Daily News April 1, 2014 April 1, 2014 Eliminated in primary Peter Konetchy, software business ownerhttp://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2013/07/roscommon_republican_peter_kon.html Roscommon Republican Peter Konetchy to challenge Dave Camp for Michigan congressional seat Saginaw News Tower Mark July 23, 2013 August 9, 2013 Paul Mitchell, businessman and Finance Chairman of the Michigan Republican PartyTower Mark Saginaw County businessman Paul Mitchell enters race for Congressman Dave Camp's seat http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2014/04/saginaw_county_businessman_pau_1.html 8 April 2014 The Saginaw News 7 April 2014 Declined Darwin L. Booher, state senatorhttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/202345-state-senator-is-first-to-announce-for-camps-seat/ The race begins for Dave Camp's seat The Hill Cameron Joseph April 1, 2014 April 1, 2014http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2014/04/osceola_county_state_senator_o.html State Sen. Darwin Booher won't run for Dave Camp's seat in Congress MLive Mark Tower April 10, 2014 May 28, 2014 Brian Calley, Lieutenant Governor of Michigan (running for re-election)https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2014/04/01/dave-camps-retiring-republicans-are-still-favored-to-hold-his-seat/ Dave Camp's retiring. Republicans are still favored to hold his seat. The Washington Post Sean Sullivan April 1, 2014 April 1, 2014http://www.mlive.com/lansing-news/index.ssf/2014/05/tea_party_leader_wes_nakagiri.html Tea party leader Wes Nakagiri tries again, gets signatures to challenge Lt. Gov. Brian Calley MLive Jonathan Oosting May 5, 2014 May 28, 2014 Dave Camp, incumbent U.S. Representative Gary Glenn, conservative activist and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2012 Roger Kahn, state senatorhttps://twitter.com/GongwerMichigan/status/450755546883182592 State Sen. Roger Kahn (R-Saginaw ... Gongwer News Service Twitter March 31, 2014 April 2, 2014 Bill Schuette, Michigan Attorney General (running for re-election)http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2014/04/michigan_attorney_general_bill_3.html Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette continues campaign trail at Bay County Republicans dinner MLive Andrew Dodson April 9, 2014 May 28, 2014 Jim Stamas, Majority Leader of the Michigan House of Representatives (running for the state senate)http://www.freep.com/article/20140331/NEWS15/303310122/Rep-Dave-Camp-Midland-won-t-run-re-election Rep. Dave Camp of Midland won't run for re-election Detroit Free Press March 31, 2014 April 1, 2014http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2014/04/midland_state_rep_jim_stamas_a_1.html State Rep. Jim Stamas, R-Midland, announces Michigan Senate campaign MLive Mark Tower April 2, 2014 May 28, 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PeterKonetchy PaulMitchell JohnMoolenaar UndecidedMitchell ResearchMitchell Research July 29–30, 2014 492 ± 4.42% 9% 38% 38% 15%Strategic NationalStrategic National July 29, 2014 540 ± 4.2% 10.63% 35% 34% 20%EPIC-MRAEPIC-MRA July 12–13, 2014 802 ± 3.5% 7% 50% 27% 16% Results Republican primary results John Moolenaar Republican Party (United States) 34,399 52.4 Paul Mitchell Republican Party (United States) 23,844 36.3 Peter Konetchy Republican Party (United States) 7,408 11.3 65,651 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jeff Holmes, physicianhttp://www.themorningsun.com/government-and-politics/20140415/alma-physician-poised-to-battle-for-camps-seat Alma physician poised to battle for Camp's seat Morning Sun April 15, 2014 April 23, 2014 Withdrawn John Barker, former Union Township Supervisorhttp://www.ourmidland.com/news/john-barker-withdraws-as-jeff-holmes-makes-run-as-democrat/article_1962be06-c402-11e3-af64-0019bb2963f4.html John Barker withdraws as Jeff Holmes makes run as Democrat for 4th Congressional District Midland Daily News April 14, 2014 April 23, 2014http://www.gladwinmi.com/business/democrat-john-barker-vying-for-cong-dave-camp-s-seat/article_602bdaa2-bf52-11e3-9e14-001a4bcf887a.html Democrat John Barker vying for Cong. Dave Camp's seat Gladwin County Record & Beaverton Clarion April 8, 2014 April 9, 2014 April 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140413235907/http://www.gladwinmi.com/business/democrat-john-barker-vying-for-cong-dave-camp-s-seat/article_602bdaa2-bf52-11e3-9e14-001a4bcf887a.html dead Declined James A. Barcia, former U.S. Representativehttp://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20140401/NEWS/304010028/Michigan-s-4th-8th-14th-District-seats-Who-s-who-s-out-running?odyssey=obinsite News - Battle Creek Enquirer - battlecreekenquirer.com Battle Creek Enquirer November 16, 2014August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Bill Federspiel, Saginaw County Sheriff Tom Hickner, Bay County Executive Dale Sheltrown, former state representative Joel Sheltrown, former state representative Results Democratic primary results Jeff Holmes Democratic Party (United States) 23,496 100.0 General election Endorsements John Moolenaar (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" ProgramYoung Gun candidates http://www.gopyoungguns.com/ gopyoungguns.com 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141104195118/http://www.gopyoungguns.com/ 4 November 2014 National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund Tea Party Express Jeff Holmes (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations National Organization for WomenAll Federal Candidates 2014 http://nowpac.org/all-federal-candidates-2014/ nowpac.org 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20170506084349/http://nowpac.org/all-federal-candidates-2014/ 6 May 2017 19 August 2014 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsLikely R November 4, 2014 Results Michigan's 4th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) John Moolenaar 123,962 56.5 Democratic Party (United States) Jeff Holmes 85,777 39.1 U.S. Taxpayers Party George Zimmer 4,990 2.3 Libertarian Party (United States) Will White 4,694 2.1 219,423 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 5 2014 Michigan's 5th congressional district election Michigan presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 5 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 5 2016 x150px File:Dan Kildee official photo (cropped).jpg Dan Kildee Democratic Party (United States) 148,182 66.7% File:3x4.svg Allen Hardwick Republican Party (United States) 69,222 31.2% 100px County results 100px Precinct results 1 250 Kildee: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Hardwick: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Dan Kildee Democratic Party (United States) Dan Kildee Democratic Party (United States) Michigan's 5th congressional district The 5th district is located in Central Michigan. The incumbent was Democrat Dan Kildee, who had represented the district since 2013. He was elected with 65% of the vote in 2012, succeeding his uncle, Democrat Dale Kildee. The district has a PVI of D+10. As of September 30, 2013, Kildee had raised $243,246.99 for the 2014 election cycle, and had $210,492.27 cash on-hand available for his re-election bid.http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00499947/891299/ https://archive.today/20131024162348/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00499947/891299/ dead October 24, 2013 FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Friends of Dan Kildee Federal Election Commission October 15, 2013 October 24, 2013 He was unopposed in the August primary and would face Republican nominee Allen Hardwick in November.http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06005000.html 2014 Official Michigan Primary Election Results - 5th District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position November 16, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141129024533/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06005000.html November 29, 2014 dead Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Dan Kildee, incumbent U.S. Representativehttp://query.nictusa.com/pdf/441/13962720441/13962720441.pdf#navpanes=0 FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Friends of Dan Kildee Federal Election Commission May 29, 2013 October 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304001137/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/441/13962720441/13962720441.pdf#navpanes=0 March 4, 2016 dead Results Democratic primary results Daniel Kildee (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 46,065 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Allen Hardwick, computer repairmanRepublican making Flint Congressional run 60 miles away from his home | MLive.com Eliminated in primary Tom Whitmire, health consultant Results Republican primary results Allen Hardwick Republican Party (United States) 13,557 51.3 Tom Whitmire Republican Party (United States) 12,859 48.7 26,426 100.0 General election Endorsements Dan Kildee (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Equality MichiganEquality Michigan Pride PAC November 4, 2014 Endorsements http://www.eqmipridepac.com/ eqmipridepac.com 20 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20150126181418/http://www.eqmipridepac.com/ 26 January 2015 Human Rights Campaign2014 Endorsements http://www.hrc.org/resources/entry/2014-endorsements hrc.org Human Rights Campaign 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141103082839/http://www.hrc.org/resources/entry/2014-endorsements 3 November 2014 8 October 2014 National Organization for Women Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Michigan's 5th congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Dan Kildee (incumbent) 148,182 66.7 Republican Party (United States) Allen Hardwick 69,222 31.2 Libertarian Party (United States) Harold Jones 4,734 2.1 222,138 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 6 2014 Michigan's 6th congressional district election Michigan presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 6 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 6 2016 x150px File:Fred Upton 113th Congress photo (cropped).jpg Fred Upton Republican Party (United States) 116,801 55.9% File:3x4.svg Paul Clements Democratic Party (United States) 84,391 40.4% 230px County results 230px Precinct results 1 250 Upton: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90%Clements: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Fred Upton Republican Party (United States) Fred Upton Republican Party (United States) Michigan's 6th congressional district The 6th district is located in Southwest Michigan. The incumbent was Republican Fred Upton, who had represented the district since 1993 and previously represented the 4th district from 1987 to 1993. He was re-elected with 55% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+1. As of September 30, 2013, Upton had raised $1,205,296.00 for the 2014 election cycle, and had $893,110.90 cash on-hand available for a presumed re-election bid.http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00200584/891779/ https://archive.today/20131024191016/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00200584/891779/ dead October 24, 2013 FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Upton For All of Us Federal Election Commission October 15, 2013 October 24, 2013 Upton was challenged for the Republican primary nomination by registered nurse Jim Bussler.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/09/dowagiacs_jim_bussler_to_chall.html Dowagiac's Jim Bussler to challenge U.S. Rep. Fred Upton in Republican Primary Kalamazoo Gazette Zipp Yvonne September 17, 2013 October 11, 2013 Paul Clements, a professor at Western Michigan University, ran for the Democratic nomination.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/03/western_michigan_university_pr_34.html Western Michigan University professor Paul Clements to seek Democratic nomination for Congress in 2014 Kalamazoo Gazette Zipp Yvonne March 21, 2013 October 3, 2013 Upton won the Republican nomination.http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06006000.html 2014 Official Michigan Primary Election Results - 6th District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position November 16, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141106015705/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06006000.html November 6, 2014 dead Republican primary Candidates Nominee Fred Upton, incumbent U.S. Representativehttp://query.nictusa.com/pdf/521/12961248521/12961248521.pdf#navpanes=0 FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Upton For All of Us Federal Election Commission November 7, 2012 October 25, 2013September 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Eliminated in primary Jim Bussler, registered nursehttp://query.nictusa.com/pdf/521/12961248521/12961248521.pdf#navpanes=0 FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Committee to Elect Jim Bussler Federal Election Commission August 12, 2013 October 25, 2013September 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Results Republican primary results Fred Upton (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 37,731 71.2 Jim Bussler Republican Party (United States) 15,283 28.8 53,014 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Paul Clements, political science professorhttp://query.nictusa.com/pdf/747/13031001747/13031001747.pdf#navpanes=0 FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Committee to Elect Paul Clements Federal Election Commission January 9, 2013 October 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222229/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/747/13031001747/13031001747.pdf#navpanes=0 March 3, 2016 dead Results Democratic primary results Paul Clements Democratic Party (United States) 19,894 100.0 General election Campaign Upton's relatively disappointing performance in 2012 (winning with 55%, the smallest margin of his career, after outspending his opponent $4 million to $294,000), Clements' strong fundraising, and outside spending on behalf of Clements prompted speculation that Upton could suffer an upset loss. Even a close win for Upton could persuade him to retire, as happened with Republican Charles E. Chamberlain, who only narrowly defeated Democrat Milton Robert Carr in 1972, retiring in 1974 to be succeeded by Carr.http://www.toledoblade.com/JackLessenberry/2014/10/24/Quietly-a-Michigan-U-S-House-race-provides-suspense.html Quietly, a Michigan U.S. House race provides suspense Toledo Blade Jack Lessenberry October 24, 2014 October 24, 2014 Endorsements Fred Upton (R) Organizations National Right to Life Committee No LabelsAllie Wright No Labels Urges Voters To Support Problem Solvers On November 4Th http://www.nolabels.org/press-releases/no-labels-urges-voters-support-problem-solvers-november-4th nolabels.org 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20150405232726/http://www.nolabels.org/press-releases/no-labels-urges-voters-support-problem-solvers-november-4th 5 April 2015 28 October 2014 NRA Political Victory Fund Paul Clements (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations Sierra Club Polling Poll source Date(s)administered SamplesizeMargin oferror FredUpton (R) PaulClements (D) UndecidedHamilton Campaigns (D-Clements)Hamilton Campaigns (D-Clements) October 24–26, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 47% 43% 10%Hamilton Campaigns (D-Clements) October 2–5, 2014 – – 50% 35% 15%Hamilton Campaigns (D-Clements) August 25–28, 2014 – – 57% 37% 6% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergLikely R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Michigan's 6th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Fred Upton (incumbent) 116,801 55.9 Democratic Party (United States) Paul Clements 84,391 40.4 Libertarian Party (United States) Erwin Haas 5,530 2.6 Green Party (United States) John Lawrence 2,254 1.1 208,976 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 7 2014 Michigan's 7th congressional district election Michigan presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 7 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 7 2016 x150px File:Tim Walberg, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg Tim Walberg Republican Party (United States) 119,564 53.4% File:3x4.svg Pam Byrnes Democratic Party (United States) 92,083 41.2% 250px County results 250px Precinct results 1 250 Walberg: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90%Byrnes: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Tim Walberg Republican Party (United States) Tim Walberg Republican Party (United States) Michigan's 7th congressional district The 7th district is located in Southern Michigan. The incumbent was Republican Tim Walberg, who had represented the district since 2011 and previously represented the district from 2007 to 2009. He was re-elected with 53% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+3. As of September 30, 2013, Walberg had raised $482,372.42, and had $570,160.47 cash on-hand available for a presumed re-election bid.http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00390724/891300/ https://archive.today/20131024195825/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00390724/891300/ dead October 24, 2013 FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Walberg for Congress Federal Election Commission October 15, 2013 October 24, 2013 Attorney and former state representative Pam Byrnes was recruited by Michigan Democratic Party chairman Lon Johnson to challenge Walberg.http://www.annarbor.com/news/pam-byrnes-announces-she-will-run-against-tim-walberg-for-congress/ Pam Byrnes announces she will run against Tim Walberg for Congress Ann Arbor News Stanton Ryan J. July 18, 2013 August 9, 2013http://atr.rollcall.com/embargo-630am-house-democrats-land-michigan-recruit/ House Democrats Land Michigan Recruit #MI07 RollCall.com Abby Livingston July 18, 2013 October 24, 2013 July 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130721073022/http://atr.rollcall.com/embargo-630am-house-democrats-land-michigan-recruit/ dead The Rothenberg Political Report rated this race as "Republican Favored." Walberg won the Republican nomination.http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06007000.html 2014 Official Michigan Primary Election Results - 7th District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position November 16, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150209022446/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06007000.html February 9, 2015 dead Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tim Walberg, incumbent U.S. Representativehttp://query.nictusa.com/pdf/434/13962722434/13962722434.pdf#navpanes=0 FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Walberg for Congress Federal Election Commission May 30, 2013 October 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303221001/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/434/13962722434/13962722434.pdf#navpanes=0 March 3, 2016 dead Eliminated in primary Douglas Radcliffe North2014 Official Michigan Primary Candidate Listing Results Republican primary results Tim Walberg (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 38,046 79.3 Douglas North Republican Party (United States) 9,934 20.7 47,980 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Pam Byrnes, former state representativehttp://query.nictusa.com/pdf/420/13031092420/13031092420.pdf#navpanes=0 FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Pam Byrnes for Congress Federal Election Commission July 18, 2013 October 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222841/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/420/13031092420/13031092420.pdf#navpanes=0 March 3, 2016 dead Results Democratic primary results Pam Byrnes Democratic Party (United States) 25,048 100.0 General election Endorsements Tim Walberg (R) Organizations National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund Pam Byrnes (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations EMILY's ListFEDERAL CANDIDATES http://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/gallery/federal emilyslist.org 3 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20140930183406/http://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/gallery/federal 30 September 2014 Equality Michigan Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Sierra Club Newspapers Detroit Free Press Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TimWalberg (R) PamByrnes (D) UndecidedDCCC (D)DCCC (D) October 5, 2013 448 ± 4.6% 43% 42% 15% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergLikely R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPLikely R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsLikely R November 4, 2014 Results Michigan's 7th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Tim Walberg (incumbent) 119,564 53.4 Democratic Party (United States) Pam Byrnes 92,083 41.2 Libertarian Party (United States) Ken Proctor 4,531 2.0 Independent (United States) David Swartout 4,369 2.0 US Taxpayers Party Rick Strawcutter 3,138 1.4 223,685 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 8 2014 Michigan's 8th congressional district election Michigan presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 8 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 8 2016 x150px File:Mike Bishop official congressional photo (cropped).jpg Mike Bishop Republican Party (United States) 132,739 54.6% File:3x4.svg Eric Schertzing Democratic Party (United States) 102,269 42.1% 250px County results 250px Precinct results 1 250 Bishop: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #A80000 >90%Schertzing: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Mike Rogers Republican Party (United States) Mike Bishop Republican Party (United States) Michigan's 8th congressional district The 8th district is located in Southern and Southeast Michigan. The incumbent was Republican Mike Rogers, who had represented the district since 2001. He was re-elected with 59% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+2. As of September 30, 2013, Rogers had raised $869,321.02, and had $1,819,857.21 cash on-hand available for a presumed re-election bid.http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00343863/892004/ FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Rogers For Congress Federal Election Commission October 15, 2013 October 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20141101081338/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00343863/892004/ November 1, 2014 dead Rogers had considering running for the U.S. Senate,https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/22/mike-rogers-senate_n_3318533.html Mike Rogers, Michigan Republican Congressman, Mulls Senate Bid May 22, 2013 May 24, 2013 Huffington Post Cassata Donna but ultimately declined,http://www.freep.com/article/20130614/NEWS06/306140068/mike-rogers-brighton-senate-u-s-house-of-representatives U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers won't run for Senate seat Detroit Free Press Spangler Todd June 14, 2013 October 24, 2013 before deciding not to seek re-election.http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140328/POLITICS02/303280045 Rogers says decision 'tough' to not seek re-election; calls Washington climate 'dangerous' The Detroit News March 28, 2014 March 31, 2014 March 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140329034140/http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140328/POLITICS02/303280045 dead Rogers' retirement made the formerly "Safe Republican" district more competitive. The Rothenberg Political Report then rated this race "Republican Favored"http://blogs.rollcall.com/rothenblog/ratings-change-michigans-8th-district Ratings Change: Michigan's 8th District Roll Call March 28, 2014 March 31, 2014 March 28, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140328221752/http://blogs.rollcall.com/rothenblog/ratings-change-michigans-8th-district/ dead and The Washington Post predicted a "scramble" in the race to win the seat.https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2014/03/28/rogerss-retirement-sets-off-scramble-for-michigan-seat-here-are-the-ones-to-watch Rogers's retirement sets off scramble for Michigan seat. Here are the ones to watch. The Washington Post March 28, 2014 March 31, 2014 Mike Bishop won the Republican nomination and Eric Schertzing won the Democratic nomination to fill Camp's seat.http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06008000.html 2014 Official Michigan Primary Election Results - 8th District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position November 16, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141129024532/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06008000.html November 29, 2014 dead Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mike Bishop, former Majority Leader of the Michigan Senate and nominee for Prosecutor of Oakland County in 2012http://www.macombdaily.com/government-and-politics/20140331/bishop-in-the-gop-race-to-replace-us-rep-mike-rogers Bishop in the GOP race to replace U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers Macomb Daily Elections March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 April 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140403210933/http://www.macombdaily.com/government-and-politics/20140331/bishop-in-the-gop-race-to-replace-us-rep-mike-rogers dead Eliminated in primary Tom McMillin, state representativehttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Tom-McMillin-for-Congress/291701130985354 Tom McMillin for Congress Candidate Facebook Page April 7, 2014 April 11, 2014 Withdrawn Bryan Barnett, Mayor of Rochester Hillshttp://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20140330/NEWS/303309959/mike-rogers-replacements-are-lining-up Mike Rogers replacements are lining up Crain's Detroit Business March 30, 2014 March 31, 2014Rochester Hills mayor drops campaign for Congress http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20140425/NEWS01/140429884/rochester-hills-mayor-drops-campaign-for-congress 26 April 2014 Associated Press 25 April 2014 Declined Saul Anuzis, former chairman of the Michigan Republican Party and candidate for chairman of the Republican National Committee in 2009 and 2011https://twitter.com/sanuzis/status/451353877435400192 Congress MI-8: I'm out for ... Saul Anuzis Twitter April 2, 2014 April 2, 2014 Mike Bouchard, Oakland County Sheriff, former state senator, nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2006 and candidate for Governor in 2010 Cindy Denby, state representativehttp://www.livingstondaily.com/article/20140330/NEWS01/303280022/Hune-considers-run-Congress Hune considers run for Congress Livingston Daily March 29, 2014 March 31, 2014 April 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140402123430/http://www.livingstondaily.com/article/20140330/NEWS01/303280022/Hune-considers-run-Congress dead Craig DeRoche, former Speaker of the Michigan House of Representativeshttp://atr.rollcall.com/mike-rogers-to-retire/ Mike Rogers of Michigan to Retire (Updated) Roll Call March 28, 2014 March 31, 2014 Gail Haines, state representativehttp://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140328/OPINION01/303280075/Rogers-retirement-sets-off-scramble- Rogers retirement 'sets off a scramble' The Detroit News March 28, 2014 March 31, 2014August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Joe Hune, state senatorhttp://www.livingstondaily.com/article/20140411/NEWS01/304100016/Hune-won-t-run-Congress Hune won't run for Congress Livingston Daily April 10, 2014 April 13, 2014 April 11, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140411223128/http://www.livingstondaily.com/article/20140411/NEWS01/304100016/Hune-won-t-run-Congress dead Rick Jones, state senator and former Eaton County Sheriff Jim Marleau, state senator Bill Rogers, state representative and older brother of Mike Rogers Mike Rogers, incumbent U.S. Representative Endorsements Tom McMillin Organizations Republican Liberty CaucusLaura Ebke RLC Endorses Tom McMillin in Michigan's 8th Congressional District http://rlc.org/article/rlc-endorses-tom-mcmillin-michigans-8th-congressional-district rlc.org 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141029033658/http://rlc.org/article/rlc-endorses-tom-mcmillin-michigans-8th-congressional-district 29 October 2014 1 January 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MikeBishop TomMcMillin UndecidedEPIC-MRAEPIC-MRA August 2026 InternetArchiveBot July 19–20, 2014 800 ± 35% 45% 33% 22% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SaulAnuzis BryanBarnett MikeBishop SteveHantler JoeHune Other UndecidedCombat/Murray/PortableCombat/Murray/Portable March 31, 2014 884 ± 3.29% 3.51% 5.66% 22.96% 1.58% 17.65% — 48.64% Results Republican primary results Mike Bishop Republican Party (United States) 35,422 60.3 Tom McMillin Republican Party (United States) 23,358 39.7 58,780 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Eric Schertzing, Ingham County Treasurerhttp://www.livingstondaily.com/article/20140415/NEWS01/140415003/New-face-race-replace-Rogers New face in race to replace Rogers Livingston Daily April 15, 2014 April 17, 2014August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Eliminated in primary Ken Darga, former state demographerhttp://www.themorningsun.com/government-and-politics/20140226/second-democrat-announces-run-against-us-rep-mike-rogers Second Democrat announces run against U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers The Morning Sun February 26, 2014 March 31, 2014 Susan Grettenberger, associate professor and director of social work at Central Michigan University Jeffrey Hank, attorneyWho's in, who's out: See candidates who've filed for Congress; no primaries for US Senate, governor | MLive.com Declined Bob Alexander, activist and nominee for this seat in 2004 and 2008 Virgil Bernero, Mayor of Lansing and nominee for Governor of Michigan in 2010http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20140403/NEWS01/304030013/Virg-Bernero-won-t-run-8th-Congressional-seat Virg Bernero won't run for 8th Congressional seat Lansing State Journal April 3, 2014 April 4, 2014August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Barb Byrum, Ingham County Clerk and former state representativehttp://atr.rollcall.com/democrats-lose-recruit-for-mike-rogers-seat/ Democrats Lose Recruit for Mike Rogers Seat Roll Call Livingston Abby April 8, 2014 April 8, 2014 April 8, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140408213156/http://atr.rollcall.com/democrats-lose-recruit-for-mike-rogers-seat/ dead Dianne Byrum, member of the Michigan State University board of trustees, former state representative, former state senator and nominee for the seat in 2000 Mark Meadows, former state representative and former mayor of East Lansinghttps://www.facebook.com/mark.meadows.370/posts/10203699955927378 Flattered by all the text messages etc that urged ... Mark Meadows March 29, 2014 April 1, 2014 Sam Singh, state representative and former mayor of East Lansinghttp://www.wlns.com/story/25118166/rep-singh-announces-he-will-not Rep. Singh Announces He's Not Running For Congress WLNS March 31, 2014 April 1, 2014 February 17, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190217142640/https://www.wlns.com/story/25118166/rep-singh-announces-he-will-not dead Peter Spadafore, President of the Lansing Board of Educationhttps://twitter.com/pjspadafore/status/449525802028118016 This morning's news certainly ... Peter Spadafore March 28, 2014 March 31, 2014 Gretchen Whitmer, Minority Leader of the Michigan Senate| Detroit Free Press | freep.com Results Democratic primary results Eric Schertzing Democratic Party (United States) 13,535 42.8 Susan Grettenberger Democratic Party (United States) 11,921 37.7 Ken Darga Democratic Party (United States) 3,103 9.8 Jeffrey Hank Democratic Party (United States) 3,054 9.7 31,613 100.0 General election Endorsements Mike Bishop (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund Eric Schertzing (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations National Organization for Women Sierra Club Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MikeBishop (R) EricSchertzing (D) JimCasha (G) JamesWeeks (L) UndecidedGBA Strategies (D-Schertzing)GBA Strategies (D-Schertzing) August 18–21, 2013 400 ± 4.9% 42% 37% 3% 10% 8% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergLikely R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPLikely R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsLikely R November 4, 2014 Results Michigan's 8th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Mike Bishop 132,739 54.6 Democratic Party (United States) Eric Schertzing 102,269 42.1 Libertarian Party (United States) James Weeks 4,557 1.9 Green Party (United States) Jim Casha 1,880 0.8 Natural Law Party (United States) Jeremy Burgess 1,680 0.7 243,125 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 9 2014 Michigan's 9th congressional district election Michigan presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 9 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 9 2016 x150px File:Sander Levin 113th Congress.jpg Sander Levin Democratic Party (United States) 136,342 60.4% File:3x4.svg George Brikho Republican Party (United States) 81,470 36.1% 250px County results 250px Precinct results 1 250 Levin: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Brikho: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Sander Levin Democratic Party (United States) Sander Levin Democratic Party (United States) Michigan's 9th congressional district The 9th district is located in Southeast Michigan. The incumbent was Democrat Sander Levin, who had represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 12th district from 1993 to 2013 and the 17th district from 1983 to 1993. He was re-elected with 62% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+6. As of September 30, 2013, Levin had raised $620,167.36, and had $347,066.37 cash on-hand available for a presumed re-election bid.http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00156612/891131/ https://archive.today/20131024202958/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00156612/891131/ dead October 24, 2013 FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Levin For Congress Federal Election Commission October 14, 2013 October 24, 2013 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Sander Levin, incumbent U.S. Representativehttp://query.nictusa.com/pdf/457/13940061457/13940061457.pdf#navpanes=0 FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Levin For Congress Federal Election Commission January 23, 2013 October 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303214314/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/457/13940061457/13940061457.pdf#navpanes=0 March 3, 2016 dead Results Democratic primary results Sander Levin (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 40,877 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee George Brikhohttp://images.nictusa.com/pdf/600/13031052600/13031052600.pdf#navpanes=0 FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Committee to Elect George Brikho Federal Election Commission April 9, 2013 October 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303235731/http://images.nictusa.com/pdf/600/13031052600/13031052600.pdf#navpanes=0 March 3, 2016 dead Withdrawn Greg Dildilian (running for the state house)http://images.nictusa.com/pdf/909/13031123909/13031123909.pdf#navpanes=0 FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Dildilian for Congress Federal Election Commission October 17, 2013 October 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303212429/http://images.nictusa.com/pdf/909/13031123909/13031123909.pdf#navpanes=0 March 3, 2016 dead Results Republican primary results George Brikho Republican Party (United States) 30,678 100.0 General election Campaign Republican candidate George Brikho caused controversy during the campaign, by suggesting Adolf Hitler was a better leader than Hillary Clinton.George Brikho thinks Hitler is a better person than Hillary Clinton. Brikho is running for US Congress in Michigan | Peace . Gold . LOVE Endorsements Sander Levin (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Equality Michigan Human Rights Campaign Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Michigan's 9th congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Sander Levin (incumbent) 136,342 60.4 Republican Party (United States) George Brikho 81,470 36.1 Libertarian Party (United States) Gregory Creswell 4,792 2.1 Green Party (United States) John McDermott 3,153 1.4 225,757 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 10 2014 Michigan's 10th congressional district election Michigan presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 10 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 10 2016 x150px File:Candice Miller, official portrait, 112th Congress.jpg Candice Miller Republican Party (United States) 157,069 68.7% File:3x4.svg Chuck Stadler Democratic Party (United States) 110,112 29.3% 150px County results 150px Precinct results 1 250 Miller: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 >90%Stadler: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Candice Miller Republican Party (United States) Candice Miller Republican Party (United States) Michigan's 10th congressional district The 10th district is located an area of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan known as The Thumb. The incumbent wasis Republican Candice Miller, who had represented the district since 2003. She was re-elected with 69% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+6. As of September 30, 2013, Miller had raised $395,759.26, and had $995,281.27 cash on-hand available for a presumed re-election bid.http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00156612/891131/ https://archive.today/20131024202958/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00156612/891131/ dead October 24, 2013 FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Candice Miller for Congress Federal Election Commission October 14, 2013 October 24, 2013 Miller declined an opportunity to run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Carl Levin, declaring her intention to seek re-election instead.http://www.freep.com/article/20130308/NEWS15/130308062/U-S-Rep-Candice-Miller U.S. Rep. Candice Miller says she will not seek Levin's seat Detroit Free Press Spangler Todd March 8, 2013 October 24, 2013 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Candice Miller, incumbent U.S. Representativehttp://query.nictusa.com/pdf/263/13940039263/13940039263.pdf#navpanes=0 FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Candice Miller for Congress Federal Election Commission January 15, 2013 October 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222025/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/263/13940039263/13940039263.pdf#navpanes=0 March 3, 2016 dead Failed to qualify Don Volarichttp://images.nictusa.com/pdf/177/13941115177/13941115177.pdf#navpanes=0 FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Committee to Elect Don Volaric Federal Election Commission July 12, 2013 October 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303231448/http://images.nictusa.com/pdf/177/13941115177/13941115177.pdf#navpanes=0 March 3, 2016 dead Results Republican primary results Candice Miller (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 55,272 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Chuck Stadler, accountant and nominee for this seat in 2012About Chuck http://chuckstadlerforcongress.com/about_chuck 7 April 2014 Results Democratic primary results Chuck Stadler Democratic Party (United States) 25,820 100.0 General election Candice Miller (R) Organizations National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Michigan's 10th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Candice Miller (incumbent) 157,069 68.7 Democratic Party (United States) Chuck Stadler 67,143 29.3 Green Party (United States) Harley Mikkelson 4,480 2.0 228,692 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 11 2014 Michigan's 11th congressional district election Michigan presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 11 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 11 2016 x150px File:David Trott, official portrait, 114th Congress (cropped).jpg Dave Trott Republican Party (United States) 140,435 55.9% File:Robert L. McKenzie (cropped).jpg Robert L. McKenzie Democratic Party (United States) 101,681 40.5% 200px County results 200px Precinct results 1 250 Trott: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90%McKenzie: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Kerry Bentivolio Republican Party (United States) Dave Trott Republican Party (United States) Michigan's 11th congressional district The 11th district is located northwest of Detroit. The incumbent was Republican Kerry Bentivolio, who had represented the district since 2013. He was elected in 2012, winning the general election with 51% of the vote but losing the special election to fill the final few weeks of Republican Thaddeus McCotter's term. The district has a PVI of R+4. The Rothenberg Political Report rated this race "Republican Favored." Republican primary As of September 30, 2013, Bentivolio had raised $165,479.93, and had $38,677.61 cash on-hand available for a presumed re-election bid.http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00541003/892224/ https://archive.today/20131024221106/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00541003/892224/ dead October 24, 2013 FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Bentivolio for Congress Federal Election Commission October 15, 2013 October 24, 2013 Foreclosure attorney David Trott, a major campaign donor for Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign and a close friend to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, challenged Bentivolio in the Republican primary.http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130904/POLITICS02/309040079/1361/Oakland-County-lawyer--fundraiser-launches-bid-to-unseat-Bentivolio Oakland County lawyer, fundraiser launches bid to unseat Bentivolio Detroit News Schultz Marissa September 4, 2013 September 4, 2013 October 17, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131017055452/http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130904/POLITICS02/309040079/1361/Oakland-County-lawyer--fundraiser-launches-bid-to-unseat-Bentivolio dead As of September 30, 2013, Trott had raised $647,719.32, and had $452,421.31 cash on-hand available for his primary challenge.http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00548941/891937/ https://archive.today/20131024221120/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00548941/891937/ dead October 24, 2013 FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Trott for Congress, Inc. Federal Election Commission October 15, 2013 October 24, 2013 First quarter, 2014 Federal Election Commission filings showed that Trott self-funded his campaign with over $800,000 while acquiring approximately $850,000 from donors.http://www.fec.gov/fecviewer/CandidateCommitteeDetail.do Committee/Candidate Search November 16, 2014 FEC filings by Rep. Kerry Bentivolio indicated he had raised approximately $440,000 from donors. Candidates Nominee David Trott, foreclosure attorneyhttp://query.nictusa.com/pdf/194/13031113194/13031113194.pdf#navpanes=0 FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Trott for Congress, Inc. Federal Election Commission September 5, 2013 October 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304023613/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/194/13031113194/13031113194.pdf#navpanes=0 March 4, 2016 dead Eliminated in primary Kerry Bentivolio, incumbent U.S. Representativehttp://birmingham.patch.com/groups/elections/p/birminghams-david-wolkinson-joins-bentivolio-reelection-campaign Birmingham's David Wolkinson Joins Bentivolio Re-Election Campaign Birmingham Patch Aisner Ari October 24, 2013 December 2, 2013http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/535/13961647535/13961647535.pdf#navpanes=0 FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Bentivolio for Congress Federal Election Commission April 16, 2013 October 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303235057/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/535/13961647535/13961647535.pdf#navpanes=0 March 3, 2016 dead Endorsements Kerry Bentivolio Organizations Republican Liberty Caucus Polling Poll source Date(s)administeredSamplesize Margin oferror KerryBentivolio DavidTrott UndecidedEPIC-MRA July 12–13, 2014 802 ± 3.5% 31% 53% 16%National Research Inc. (R-Trott)National Research Inc. (R-Trott) June 23–24, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 21% 39% 40%MIRShttp://mirsnews.com/login.php?referrer=alert.php%3Falert_id%3D1782%26printable%3D1 MIRS May 28, 2014 March 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305082225/http://mirsnews.com/login.php?referrer=alert.php%3Falert_id%3D1782&printable=1 dead May 2014 – – 33% 21% 46%Murray CommunicationsMurray Communications September 10, 2013 717 ± 3.66% 60% 40% — Results thumb|200px|2014 Republican primary results by county #2ca089 Trott 60–70% Republican primary results Dave Trott Republican Party (United States) 42,008 66.4 Kerry Bentivolio (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 21,254 33.6 63,262 100.0 After his defeat, Bentivolio announced that he was running a write-in campaign. He alleged that after Trott won the primary, the Trott campaign "kept up the attacks, but they expanded it beyond me. After they won the race, they continued to beat up me, my family members, as well as my staff... I put them on notice: If they didn't stop I'm probably going to end up doing a write-in campaign. And they didn't stop." The Trott campaign has denied this, saying that "nothing like that occurred." Bentivolio does not think he will win, or even "get enough votes to keep [Trott] from getting elected... all I'm concerned about is getting people who want a voice through a protest vote to do a protest vote."http://atr.rollcall.com/elections-2014-kerry-bentivolio-write-in-campaign Kerry Bentivolio to Wage Write-In Campaign Roll Call October 2, 2014 October 3, 2014 October 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141005191018/http://atr.rollcall.com/elections-2014-kerry-bentivolio-write-in-campaign/ dead Democratic primary Robert L. McKenzie, who had worked for the United States Department of State as senior advisor, was the Democratic Party nominee. Jocelyn Benson, the Dean of Wayne State University Law School, was considering running for the seatLivingston Abby Democrats Recruiting Challenger to Bentivolio in Michigan http://atr.rollcall.com/democrats-recruiting-challenger-bentivolio/ Roll Call October 16, 2013 October 16, 2013 October 17, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131017121506/http://atr.rollcall.com/democrats-recruiting-challenger-bentivolio/ dead but declined to do so in the wake of the murder of a student at Wayne State University.Livingston Abby Democrats Lose Top Recruit to Challenge Bentivolio (Updated) http://atr.rollcall.com/democrats-lose-top-recruit-to-challenge-bentivolio/ Roll Call December 3, 2013 December 4, 2013 December 7, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131207082906/http://atr.rollcall.com/democrats-lose-top-recruit-to-challenge-bentivolio/ dead Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Lon Johnson said the party would field a top caliber opponent against the Republican nominee. McKenzie would win the Democratic nomination.http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06011000.html 2014 Official Michigan Primary Election Results - 11th District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position November 16, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150709031249/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06011000.html July 9, 2015 dead mdy-allAugust 2022http://www.freep.com/article/20140805/NEWS06/308050217/Congress-11th-Bentivolio-Trott Michigan news - Detroit Free Press - freep.com Detroit Free Press November 16, 2014 Candidates Nominee Bobby McKenzie, counter-terrorism specialisthttp://www.freep.com/article/20131024/NEWS06/310240155/1001/news Ex-State Department official Bobby McKenzie seeks to unseat Kerry Bentivolio Detroit Free Press Egan Paul October 24, 2013 October 24, 2013http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131024/POLITICS02/310240092/Counter-terrorism-expert-seeks-Rep-Bentivolio-s-seat Counter-terrorism expert seeks Rep. Bentivolio's seat Detroit News Heinlein Gary October 24, 2013 October 24, 2013 October 29, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131029192834/http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131024/POLITICS02/310240092/Counter-terrorism-expert-seeks-Rep-Bentivolio-s-seat dead Eliminated in primary Anil Kumar, physicianhttp://images.nictusa.com/pdf/219/13031113219/13031113219.pdf#navpanes=0 FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Kumar for Congress Federal Election Commission September 5, 2013 October 24, 2013September 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Bill Roberts Nancy Skinner, radio host, candidate for the U.S. Senate from Illinois in 2004 and nominee for Michigan's 9th congressional district in 2006 Declined Jocelyn Benson, Dean of Wayne State University Law School and nominee for Michigan Secretary of State in 2010http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131203/POLITICS03/312030066/1022/politics/Benson-will-not-run-Congress WSU law school dean Benson will not run for Congress Detroit News Shepardson David December 3, 2013 December 3, 2013 December 11, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131211204523/http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131203/POLITICS03/312030066/1022/politics/Benson-will-not-run-Congress dead Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror AnilKumar BobbyMcKenzie BillRoberts NancySkinner UndecidedTarget-InsyghtTarget-Insyght June 17–19, 2014 400 ± 5% 21% 7% 5% 14% 54% Results Democratic primary results Bobby McKenzie Democratic Party (United States) 13,441 34.3 Anil Kumar Democratic Party (United States) 12,479 31.8 Nancy Skinner Democratic Party (United States) 10,371 26.5 Bill Roberts Democratic Party (United States) 2,906 7.4 39,197 100.0 General election Endorsements Dave Trott (R) Organizations National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund Bobby McKenzie (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Equality Michigan National Organization for Women Sierra Club Newspapers Detroit Free Press Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DavidTrott (R) BobbyMcKenzie (D) JamesTatar (L) KerryBentivolio (WI) UndecidedMitchell ResearchMitchell Research October 15, 2014 472 ± 4.51% 47% 35% 2% 7% 10%Tulchin Research (D-McKenzie)Tulchin Research (D-McKenzie) August 20–24, 2013 500 ± 4.38% 44% 40% — — 16% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergLikely R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Michigan's 11th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Dave Trott 140,435 55.9 Democratic Party (United States) Bobby McKenzie 101,681 40.5 Libertarian Party (United States) John Tatar 7,711 3.0 Republican Party (United States) Kerry Bentivolio (incumbent) (write-in) 1,411 0.6 251,238 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 12 2014 Michigan's 12th congressional district election Michigan presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 12 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 12 2016 x150px File:Debbie Dingell official portrait (crop 2).jpg Debbie Dingell Democratic Party (United States) 134,346 65.0% File:3x4.svg Terry Bowman Republican Party (United States) 64,716 31.3% 250px County results 250px Precinct results 1 250 Dingell: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Bowman: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70%Tie: #ae8bb1 50% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative John Dingell Democratic Party (United States) Debbie Dingell Democratic Party (United States) Michigan's 12th congressional district The 12th district is located between Detroit's western suburbs and Ann Arbor. The incumbent was Democrat John Dingell, who had represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 15th district from 2003 to 2013, the 16th district from 1965 to 2003 and the 15th district from 1955 to 1965. He was re-elected with 68% of the vote in 2012 and the district had a PVI of D+15. As of September 30, 2013, he had raised $299,148.00 and had $337,402.23 cash on-hand, but eventually chose to not seek re-election.http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00002600/891894/ https://archive.today/20131024223134/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00002600/891894/ dead October 24, 2013 FEC Disclosure Form 3 for John D. Dingell for Congress Federal Election Commission October 15, 2013 October 24, 2013 His wife, Deborah Dingell, ran for the seat instead.Debbie Dingell to announce run for husband's U.S. House seat | Detroit Free Press | freep.com She defeated Raymond Mullins for the Democratic nomination, and went on to defeat Terry Bowman in the general election. Upon her election she became the first person in history to succeed a living spouse in Congress.http://blogs.rollcall.com/hawkings/debbie-dingell-eyes-a-curious-glass-ceiling-in-readying-house-run/ Debbie Dingell Looks to Succeed John Dingell in Michigan February 27, 2014 February 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140227181239/http://blogs.rollcall.com/hawkings/debbie-dingell-eyes-a-curious-glass-ceiling-in-readying-house-run/ dead Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Deborah Dingell, Member of the Wayne State University Board of GovernorsDebbie Dingell to run for House seat being vacated by John Dingell Eliminated in primary Raymond Mullins Declined John Dingell, incumbent U.S. Representative Lynn N. Rivers, former U.S. Representativehttp://atr.rollcall.com/will-debbie-dingell-succeed-her-husband-in-congress/ Will Debbie Dingell Succeed Her Husband in Congress? At the Races February 24, 2014 February 26, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140226211751/http://atr.rollcall.com/will-debbie-dingell-succeed-her-husband-in-congress/ dead Rebekah Warren, state senatorhttp://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20140307/NEWS01/303070024/State-Sen-Rebekah-Warren-not-running-Dingell-seat?nclick_check=1 Archived copy March 10, 2014 March 10, 2014 https://archive.today/20140310200008/http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20140307/NEWS01/303070024/State-Sen-Rebekah-Warren-not-running-Dingell-seat?nclick_check=1 dead Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DeborahDingell DougGeiss Hoon-YoungHopgood JeffIrwin RebekahWarren UndecidedRevsix/Mainstreet StrategiesRevsix/Mainstreet Strategies February 26–27, 2013 813 ± 3.4% 51% 2% 4% 3% 16% 23% 56% — — — 22% 22% Results Democratic primary results Deborah Dingell Democratic Party (United States) 45,162 77.7 Raymond Mullins Democratic Party (United States) 12,994 22.3 58,156 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Terry Bowman Withdrawn Stephen FarkasSchultz Marisa Rochester Hills mayor pulls out of race for Congress http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140425/POLITICS03/304250097/1022/rss10 26 April 2014 The Detroit News 25 April 2014 April 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140427010304/http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140425/POLITICS03/304250097/1022/rss10 dead Results Republican primary results Terry Bowman Republican Party (United States) 18,793 100.0 General election Endorsements Deborah Dingell (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations EMILY's List Equality Michigan National Organization for Women Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Michigan's 12th congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Deborah Dingell 134,346 65.0 Republican Party (United States) Terry Bowman 64,716 31.3 Independent (United States) Gary Walkowicz 5,039 2.4 Libertarian Party (United States) Bhagwan Dashairya 2,559 1.3 206,660 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 13 2014 Michigan's 13th congressional district election Michigan presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 13 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 13 2016 x150px File:John Conyers official photo (cropped).jpg John Conyers Democratic Party (United States) 132,710 79.5% File:3x4.svg Jeff Gorman Republican Party (United States) 27,234 16.3% MI13 House 2014.svg 250 Precinct resultsConyers: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Gorman: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative John Conyers Democratic Party (United States) John Conyers Democratic Party (United States) Michigan's 13th congressional district The 13th district is located in Wayne County and includes much of the city of Detroit. The incumbent was Democrat John Conyers, who had represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 14th district from 1993 to 2013 and the 1st district from 1965 to 1993. He was re-elected with 83% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+34. As of September 30, 2013, Conyers had raised $266,996.51, and had $132,515.29 cash on-hand available for a presumed re-election bid.http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00409797/891532/ https://archive.today/20131024224641/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00409797/891532/ dead October 24, 2013 FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Conyers for Congress Federal Election Commission October 15, 2013 October 24, 2013 Democratic primary The Wayne County Clerk determined that Conyers did not supply enough valid signatures to make the primary ballot. Conyers could have either appealed or ran as a write-in candidate.Rep. John Conyers falls far short of signatures needed for August ballot, clerk says | Detroit Free Press | freep.comWait, John Conyers was ruled ineligible for the ballot after 50 years in office? While the Michigan Secretary of State confirmed the ruling, a federal judge ordered Conyers' name back on the ballot.Conyers camp celebrates federal judge's ruling putting him on ballot | Detroit Free Press | freep.com Conyers defeated Horace Sheffield III for the Democratic nomination.http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06013000.html 2014 Official Michigan Primary Election Results - 13th District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position Files In WAYNE County November 16, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150209022451/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06013000.html February 9, 2015 dead Candidates Nominee John Conyers, incumbent U.S. Representativehttp://query.nictusa.com/pdf/860/12963716860/12963716860.pdf#navpanes=0 FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Conyers for Congress Federal Election Commission December 13, 2012 October 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303220927/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/860/12963716860/12963716860.pdf#navpanes=0 March 3, 2016 dead Eliminated in primary Horace Sheffield III, pastor of the New Destiny Christian Fellowship Churchhttp://www.freep.com/article/20140219/NEWS05/302190150/Horace-Sheffield-John-Conyers-13th-congressional-seat Rev. Horace Sheffield gearing up to challenge Congressman John Conyers Freep.com February 19, 2014 February 20, 2014 Results Democratic primary results John Conyers (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 42,005 73.9 Horace Sheffield III Democratic Party (United States) 14,850 26.1 56,855 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jeff Gorman, retired Naval Officer and commercial airline pilot Results Republican primary results Jeff Gorman Republican Party (United States) 6,696 100.0 General election Endorsements John Conyers (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Equality Michigan Everytown for Gun SafetyEverytown Releases Endorsements https://momsdemandaction.org/everytown-releases-endorsements-tv-ads-announces-gun-sense-voter-campaign-road-show-heading-washington-state/ momsdemandaction.org 15 February 2023 23 September 2014 Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Michigan's 13th congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) John Conyers (incumbent) 132,710 79.5 Republican Party (United States) Jeff Gorman 27,234 16.3 Libertarian Party (United States) Chis Sharer 3,537 2.1 Independent (United States) Sam Johnson 3,466 2.1 166,947 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 14 2014 Michigan's 14th congressional district election Michigan presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 14 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 14 2016 x150px File:Rep. Brenda Lawrence Official Portrait.jpg Brenda Lawrence Democratic Party (United States) 165,272 77.8% File:3x4.svg Christina Barr Republican Party (United States) 41,801 19.7% 250px County results 250px Precinct results 1 250 Lawrence: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Barr: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Gary Peters Democratic Party (United States) Brenda Lawrence Democratic Party (United States) Michigan's 14th congressional district The 14th district stretches from eastern Detroit westward to Farmington Hills, then north to the suburbs of Auburn Hills. The incumbent was Democrat Gary Peters, who had represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 9th district from 2009 to 2013. He was re-elected with 82% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+29. Peters did not run for re-election; he instead ran for the United States Senate seat being vacated by retiring Democrat Carl Levin in 2014.http://www.freep.com/article/20130501/NEWS15/305010092/gary-peters-carl-levin-us-senate-campaign Congressman Gary Peters to run for retiring Sen. Carl Levin's seat in 2014 Detroit Free Press Spangler Todd May 1, 2013 May 24, 2013 Brenda Lawrence won the Democratic primary on August 5, 2014.http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06014000.html 2014 Official Michigan Primary Election Results - 14th District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position November 16, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141129024535/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06014000.html November 29, 2014 deadhttp://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140805/POLITICS01/308050107/Lawrence-declares-victory-over-Hobbs-tight-race-replace-Peters Lawrence declares victory over Hobbs in tight race to replace Peters | the Detroit News August 6, 2014 August 8, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808070416/http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140805/POLITICS01/308050107/Lawrence-declares-victory-over-Hobbs-tight-race-replace-Peters dead Christina Conyers was the only filed Republican candidate for the GOP primary. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Brenda Lawrence, Mayor of Southfield, nominee for Oakland County Executive in 2008, for lieutenant governor in 2010 and candidate for this seat in 2012http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140123/OPINION01/301230003 Southfield Mayor: Detroit, don't drop dead Detroit News January 23, 2014 January 24, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140202145558/http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140123/OPINION01/301230003 February 2, 2014 dead mdy-all Eliminated in primary Hansen Clarke, former U.S. Representativehttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/204098-ex-rep-hansen-clarke-seeking-a-comeback/ Ex-Rep. Hansen Clarke seeking a comeback The Hill April 22, 2014 April 23, 2014 Burgess Foster Rudy Hobbs, state representativehttp://www.freep.com/article/20130515/NEWS15/305150132/Southfield-State-Rep-Rudy-Hobbs-run-Peters-congressional-seat Southfield State Rep. Rudy Hobbs to run for Peters' congressional seat Detroit Free Press Spangler Todd May 15, 2013 May 24, 2013 Withdrawn Godfrey Dillard, attorney (running for Secretary of State)http://whtc.com/news/articles/2014/jan/27/detroit-attorney-may-run-for-attorney-general/ Detroit attorney may run for Attorney General WHTC January 27, 2014 April 15, 2014 April 16, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140416180823/http://whtc.com/news/articles/2014/jan/27/detroit-attorney-may-run-for-attorney-general/ dead Stephen Dunwoodyhttp://query.nictusa.com/pdf/668/13031111668/13031111668.pdf#navpanes=0 FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Exploratory Committee of Dunwoody for Congress Federal Election Commission August 22, 2013 October 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303214446/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/668/13031111668/13031111668.pdf#navpanes=0 March 3, 2016 dead MyKale L. "Kelly" Garrett, Lathrup Village City Councilwoman (running for state representative)http://voteforkellygarrett.com Kelly Garrett April 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140417234043/http://voteforkellygarrett.com/ April 17, 2014 dead Vincent Gregory, state senator (running for re-election)http://www.livingstondaily.com/article/20140402/NEWS01/140401002/Two-Republicans-definitely-in-race-to-succeed-Mike-Rogers- Two Republicans definitely in race to succeed Mike Rogers Livingston Daily April 1, 2014 April 1, 2014 April 7, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140407060453/http://www.livingstondaily.com/article/20140402/NEWS01/140401002/Two-Republicans-definitely-in-race-to-succeed-Mike-Rogers- dead Bert Johnson, state senator (running for re-election)http://www.freep.com/article/20140414/NEWS06/304140088/state-senate-bert-johnson-election-congress State Sen. Bert Johnson opts for re-election over congressional bid Detroit Free Press Spangler Todd April 14, 2014 April 14, 2014 Jessica Lynn McCall, former staffer for Jennifer Granholm and former Department of Health and Human Services employeehttp://www.theoaklandpress.com/government-and-politics/20130917/mccall-jumps-into-michigan-14th-congressional-district-race McCall jumps into Michigan 14th Congressional District race Oakland Press Politics September 17, 2013 April 15, 2014 April 16, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140416180649/http://www.theoaklandpress.com/government-and-politics/20130917/mccall-jumps-into-michigan-14th-congressional-district-race deadhttps://www.facebook.com/votejessicamccall/timeline Vote Jessica McCall Facebook April 15, 2014 Maurice Morton, attorney and businessmanhttp://www.freep.com/article/20140128/NEWS/301280097/brenda-lawrence-congress-southfield-mayor Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence to announce congressional run Detroit Free Press January 28, 2014 April 15, 2014 Declined Gary Peters, incumbent U.S. Representative (running for the U.S. Senate) Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror HansenClarke BurgessFoster RudyHobbs BrendaLawrence UndecidedMitchell ResearchMitchell Research July 28–29, 2014 – – 25% 2% 38% 22% 13%EPIC-MRA July 12–13, 2014 802 ± 3.5% 39% 4% 20% 28% 9%Lake Research Partners (D-Lawrence)Lake Research Partners (D-Lawrence) June 3–5, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 27% 0% 6% 35% 32%Target InsyghtTarget Insyght May 20–22, 2014 400 ± 5% 32% 5% 8% 22% 33% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror GodfreyDillard VinceGregrory RudyHobbs BertJohnson BrendaLawrence LaMarLemmons JessicaMcCall UndecidedLake Research Partners (D-Lawrence)Lake Research Partners (D-Lawrence) November 14–18, 2013 406 ± 4.9% 0% 1% 6% 5% 37% 3% 0% 46% Results Democratic primary results Brenda Lawrence Democratic Party (United States) 26,387 35.6 Rudy Hobbs Democratic Party (United States) 23,996 32.4 Hansen Clarke Democratic Party (United States) 22,866 30.9 Burgess Foster Democratic Party (United States) 831 1.1 74,080 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Christina Conyers (withdrew after primary win)http://www.freep.com/article/20140912/NEWS06/309120188/ Michigan news - Detroit Free Press - freep.com Detroit Free Press November 16, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140917051556/http://www.freep.com/article/20140912/NEWS06/309120188/ September 17, 2014 dead mdy-all Results Republican primary results Christina Conyers Republican Party (United States) 12,611 100.0 Replacement nominee Christina Barr General election Endorsements Brenda Lawrence (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations EMILY's List Equality Michigan Everytown for Gun Safety Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Michigan's 14th congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Brenda Lawrence 165,272 77.8 Republican Party (United States) Christina Barr 41,801 19.7 Libertarian Party (United States) Leonard Schwartz 3,366 1.6 Green Party (United States) Stephen Boyle 1,999 0.9 Independent (United States) Calvin Pruden (write-in) 30 0.0 212,468 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) See also 2014 United States House of Representatives elections 2014 United States elections References 30em External links U.S. House elections in Michigan, 2014 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets Michigan 2014 United States House of Representatives Category:John Conyers