2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan

none January 2023 January 2023 2012 Michigan House of Representatives election 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan Michigan legislative no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan 2014 All 14 Michigan seats to the United States House of Representatives 2012 11 06 Republican Party (United States) 9 9 2,086,804 45.62% 6.70% Democratic Party (United States) 6 5 1 2,327,985 50.89% 6.59% 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% #0645b4 80–90% The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan was held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, to elect the 14 U.S. representatives from the state of Michigan, a decrease of one following the 2010 United States census. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election and an election to the U.S. Senate. Primary elections were held on August 7, 2012. The filing deadline for candidates to file to run in the primary was May 15.http://www.michigan.gov/documents/sos/2012_Important_Dates_Filing_Deadline_346119_7.pdf August 7, 2012 Primary and November 6, 2012 General Election: Important Dates and Filing Deadlines August 16, 2011 Michigan Department of State https://web.archive.org/web/20110813061630/http://www.michigan.gov/documents/sos/2012_Important_Dates_Filing_Deadline_346119_7.pdf August 13, 2011 deadhttps://mielections.us/election/candlist/12PRI/12PRI_CL.HTM 2012 Michigan Official Primary Candidate Listing - 08/07/2012 mielections.us https://web.archive.org/web/20201125025441/https://mielections.us/election/candlist/12PRI/12PRI_CL.HTM November 25, 2020 live Except for two seats, all the incumbents sought re-election. The open seats were the 5th and 11th congressional districts. Due to the loss of one seat from the 2010 census, two congressmen ran against each other. Despite Democrats winning more than 240,000 more votes for U.S. House districts statewide, Republicans won nine of 14 seats, and Michiganders tied a state record by electing the lowest rate (35 percent) of U.S. representatives by a major party while simultaneously casting its electoral votes for that party's presidential nominee.http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2013/07/08/michigan-democrats-gerrymander/ Michigan Democrats' Gerrymandering Problem at Historic Level Smart Politics Eric Ostermeier July 8, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20150906012444/http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2013/07/08/michigan-democrats-gerrymander/ September 6, 2015 live This made Michigan one of five states in which the party that won the state's popular vote did not win a majority of seats in 2012, the other states being Arizona, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. 2 Overview United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan, 2012https://clerk.house.gov/Members#MemberProfiles Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives clerk.house.govPartyVotesPercentageSeats beforeSeats after+/– Democratic 2,327,985 50.89% 6 5 -1 Republican 2,086,804 45.62% 9 9 - Libertarian 102,141 2.23% 0 0 - Green 25,379 0.55% 0 0 - U.S. Taxpayers 16,264 0.36% 0 0 - Independents 16,059 0.35% 0 0 - Total 4,574,632 100.00% 15 14 -1 Popular vote #ddd 600px 410px Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 50.89 Republican Republican Party (United States) 45.62 Libertarian Party Libertarian Party of Michigan 2.23 Other #777777 1.26 House seats #ddd 600px 410px Republican Republican Party (United States) 64.28 Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 35.71 Redistricting The Michigan Legislature, which is controlled by the Republican Party, began the redistricting process on April 11, 2011.http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2011/04/mich._legislature_to_start_redistricting Mich. Legislature to start redistricting April 11, 2011 June 5, 2011 The State News Zane McMillin https://web.archive.org/web/20110417175310/http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2011/04/mich._legislature_to_start_redistricting April 17, 2011 live A plan released by the Republican Party in June 2011, which would place the homes of Democrats Gary Peters and Sander Levin into the same district,https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/michigan-map-highlights-gop-redistricting-challenges/2011/06/20/AGzYP4cH_blog.html Michigan map highlights GOP redistricting challenges June 20, 2011 June 21, 2011 The Washington Post Aaron Blake https://web.archive.org/web/20110623043150/https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/michigan-map-highlights-gop-redistricting-challenges/2011/06/20/AGzYP4cH_blog.html June 23, 2011 liveJuly 2023 was passed by the Michigan House of Representativeshttp://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Michigan-House-approves-new-districts-for-Congress-1434693.php Michigan House approves new districts for Congress June 22, 2011 June 24, 2011 The Advocate Tim Martin and Senatehttp://www.grandhaventribune.com/content/michigan-senate-approves-new-congressional-map Michigan Senate approves new congressional map June 30, 2011 August 10, 2011 Grand Haven Tribune September 29, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110929133045/http://www.grandhaventribune.com/content/michigan-senate-approves-new-congressional-map dead later that month. The plan was signed into law by Governor Rick Snyder on August 9.http://www.rollcall.com/news/Rick-Snyder-Michigan-redistricting-map-Sander-Levin-Gary-Peters-208081-1.html Snyder Signs New Michigan Map August 9, 2011 August 10, 2011 Roll Call Joshua Miller The two incumbents forced to face each other were Gary Peters and Hansen Clarke. District 1 In redistricting, the 1st district was made slightly more favorable to Republicans: Republican nominee John McCain received less than one percentage point more of the vote in the 2008 presidential election in the newly drawn district compared to the former district. Roll Call had rated the race as "Leans Republican,"http://www.rollcall.com/features/Election-Preview_2012/election/midwest-region-roundup-213167-1.html Midwest Region Roundup : Roll Call Special Features Election Preview December 30, 2022 February 17, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190217084922/http://www.rollcall.com/features/Election-Preview_2012/election/midwest-region-roundup-213167-1.html dead but changed the rating first to "Tossup"http://atr.rollcall.com/house-race-ratings-changes-in-michigan-and-washington/ House Race Ratings: Changes in Michigan and Washington At the Races December 30, 2022 August 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120811171056/http://atr.rollcall.com/house-race-ratings-changes-in-michigan-and-washington/ dead and then "Leans Democratic."http://atr.rollcall.com/michigan-facing-stiff-challenge-strong-3rd-quarter-for-benishek-coffers/ Michigan: Facing Stiff Challenge, Strong 3rd Quarter for Benishek Coffers At the Races December 30, 2022 November 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121104104322/http://atr.rollcall.com/michigan-facing-stiff-challenge-strong-3rd-quarter-for-benishek-coffers/ dead Republican Dan Benishek, who was first elected to represent the 1st district in 2010, ran for re-election.http://www.themorningsun.com/articles/2011/04/17/news/doc4daa5c9302a82349463583.txt Most of state's congressional delegation to seek re-election April 17, 2011 June 4, 2011 Morning Sun https://web.archive.org/web/20120315225128/http://www.themorningsun.com/articles/2011/04/17/news/doc4daa5c9302a82349463583.txt March 15, 2012 dead The third-party candidates were Emily Salvette as the Libertarian Party nominee and Ellis Boal as the Green Party nominee.https://mielections.us/election/candlist/12GEN/12GEN_CL.HTM 2012 Michigan Official General Candidate Listing - 11/06/2012 mielections.us Republican primary Candidates Nominee Dan Benishek, incumbent U.S. representative Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Dan Benishek (incumbent) 64,411 100.0 64,411 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Gary McDowell, former state representative and nominee for this seat in 2010http://www.detnews.com/article/20110914/POLITICS02/109140401/1361/McDowell-luanches-Congressional-campaign-against-UP-s-Benishek UP's Benishek welcomes McDowell to Congressional race September 14, 2011 September 14, 2011 The Detroit News Marisa Schultz Withdrawn Derek Bailey, tribal chairman of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (running for the 101st State House district)http://electderekbailey.com/chairman-derek-bailey-withdraws-from-congressional-race-and-will-seek-michigans-101st-house-district/ Chairman Derek Bailey Withdraws from Congressional Race and Will Seek Michigan's 101st House District Elect Derek Bailey electderekbailey.com January 26, 2022 https://archive.today/20120708113021/http://electderekbailey.com/chairman-derek-bailey-withdraws-from-congressional-race-and-will-seek-michigans-101st-house-district/ July 8, 2012 dead Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Gary McDowell 36,339 100.0 36,339 100.0 General election Endorsements Dan Benishek (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" ProgramCandidates http://www.electgoppatriots.org/candidates/ electgoppatriots.org/ NRCC 5 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121016234223/http://www.electgoppatriots.org/candidates/ 16 October 2012 National Right to Life CommitteeMichigan Endorsements http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/Michigan%20Endorsements.pdf National Right to Life 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130123172735/http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/Michigan%20Endorsements.pdf 23 January 2013 NRA Political Victory FundJonathan Oosting Rep. Benishek endorsed by NRA, criticized over climate change in Northern Michigan race https://www.mlive.com/politics/2012/10/rep_benishek_endorsed_by_nra_c.html mlive.com 21 July 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20220123221425/https://www.mlive.com/politics/2012/10/rep_benishek_endorsed_by_nra_c.html 23 January 2022 en-US 22 October 2012 liveUpcoming Election - Michigan http://nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/Michigan.aspx 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010033712/http://www.nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/michigan.aspx 10 October 2012 United States Chamber of CommerceHelp With Voting http://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=MI 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010142210/https://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=MI 10 October 2012 Newspapers The Detroit NewsDetroit News Endorsement photo gallery 2012 http://apps.detroitnews.com/apps/multimedia/gallery.php?id=15044 The Detroit News 12 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121108003644/http://apps.detroitnews.com/apps/multimedia/gallery.php?id=15044 8 November 2012 2 November 2012 Gary McDowell (D) Labor unions AFL-CIOhttp://www.wilx.com/news/headlines/Michigan_AFL-CIO_Backs_Four_Incumbent_US_House_Dems_146030745.html Michigan AFL-CIO Backs Four Incumbent US House Dems 2012-04-27 2012-10-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012200410/http://www.wilx.com/news/headlines/Michigan_AFL-CIO_Backs_Four_Incumbent_US_House_Dems_146030745.html dead 2012 Michigan State AFL-CIO Endorsements https://miaflcio.org/component/content/article/370-2012-endorsements.html miaflcio.org 3 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121016021006/https://miaflcio.org/component/content/article/370-2012-endorsements.html 16 October 2012 National Association of Letter CarriersNALC-ENDORSED CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES https://www.nalc.org/news/the-postal-record/2012/september-2012/document/09-2012_endorsements.pdf NALC 12 February 2023 3–4 Organizations Blue Dog Coalitionhttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/112729-blue-dog-pac-endorses-three-candidates-in-old-blue-dog-seats/ Blue Dog PAC endorses three candidates in old Blue Dog seats 27 April 2012 Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" ProgramRED TO BLUE 2012 http://www.dccc.org/pages/redtoblue DCCC 5 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121026213338/http://www.dccc.org/pages/redtoblue 26 October 2012 League of Conservation Voters2012 Endorsements http://www.lcv.org/elections/endorsements/ lcv.org 17 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121024210946/http://www.lcv.org/elections/endorsements/ 24 October 2012 Newspapers Detroit Free PressDetroit Free Press Endorsements: Kildee, McDowell, Pestka, Taj for U.S. House http://www.freep.com/article/20121014/OPINION01/310140131/Editorial-Detroit-Free-Press-Endorsements-Kildee-McDowell-Pestka-Taj-for-U-S-House Detroit Free Press 3 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121017044705/http://www.freep.com/article/20121014/OPINION01/310140131/Editorial-Detroit-Free-Press-Endorsements-Kildee-McDowell-Pestka-Taj-for-U-S-House 17 October 2012 14 October 2012 Debate + 2012 Michigan's 1st congressional district debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Republican DemocraticKey:black #90ff90  P  Participant  black #FFFFDD  A  Absent  black #ff9090  N  Not invited  black #CCFFCC  I  Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Dan Benishek Gary McDowell1 Oct. 16, 2012 League of Women Votersof the Grand Traverse Area Jennifer BerryC-SPANC-SPAN P P Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DanBenishek (R) GaryMcDowell (D) UndecidedBenenson Strategy GroupBenenson Strategy Group September 29 – October 1, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 40% 43% 17%Garin-Hart-YangGarin-Hart-Yang September 18–20, 2012 402 ± 4.9% 40% 49% 11%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling September 18–19, 2012 866 ± 3.3% 42% 44% 14%Garin-Hart-YangGarin-Hart-Yang June 19–20, 2012 402 ± 4.9% 40% 38% 22%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling https://web.archive.org/web/20120128215916/http://www.thehousemajoritypac.com/press/2012/01/25/eight-gop-incuments-trouble/ January 28, 2012 January 18–23, 2012 867 ± 3.3% 41% 46% 13% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Reporthttp://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races Cookpolitical.com November 5, 2012 November 6, 2012Tossup November 5, 2012 Rothenberghttp://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings Rothenbergpoliticalreport.com November 2, 2012 November 4, 2012Tossup November 2, 2012 Roll Call, 2012 11 04 us onTossup November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallCrystal Ball https://web.archive.org/web/20230420175527/https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2012-house/ April 20, 2023 , 2012 11 05 us onLean D Flip November 5, 2012 NY TimesHouse Race Ratings, The New York Times, 2012 11 04 us onTossup November 4, 2012RCP, 2012 11 04 us onTossup November 4, 2012The HillHouse Ratings https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/race-ratings/107735-the-hills-house-ratings-democrats-chances-for-seats-have-dimmed/ The Hill November 4, 2012 November 3, 2012 Tossup November 4, 2012 Results thumb|County results Benishek: #f1b5b2 40–50% #ed8883 50–60% McDowell: #b4c7ec 40–50% #8da9e2 50–60%|347x347px Michigan's 1st congressional district, 2012 Dan Benishek (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 167,060 48.1 Gary McDowell Democratic Party (United States) 165,179 47.6 Emily Salvette Libertarian Party (United States) 10,630 3.1 Ellis Boal Green Party (United States) 4,168 1.2 347,037 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 2 Republican Bill Huizenga, who was first elected to represent the 2nd district in 2010, sought re-election. He was unopposed for the Republican primary. Other third-party candidates on the ballot were Mary Buzuma for the Libertarian Party, Ronald Graeser for the U.S. Taxpayers Party, and William Opalicky for the Green Party. Roll Call rated the race as "Safe Republican",http://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_32/Race_Ratings_GOP_Shores_Up_Freshmen_in_Michigan_Districts-208875-1.html Race Ratings: GOP Shores Up Freshmen in Competitive Michigan September 21, 2011 October 31, 2011 Roll Call Shira Toeplitz October 20, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111020061526/http://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_32/Race_Ratings_GOP_Shores_Up_Freshmen_in_Michigan_Districts-208875-1.html dead and Huizenga easily won re-election with 61.2% of the vote.http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/12GEN/06002000.html 2012 Official Michigan General Election Results - 2nd District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position November 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121110092359/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/12GEN/06002000.html November 10, 2012 dead Republican primary Candidates Nominee Bill Huizenga, incumbent U.S. representative Declined David Agema, state representativehttp://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2011/12/why_state_rep_dave_agema_wont.html Why state Rep. Dave Agema won't run against Congressman Huizenga (Polpourri) December 10, 2011 April 12, 2012 The Grand Rapids Press Jim Harger Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Bill Huizenga (incumbent) 58,170 100.0 58,170 100.0 Democratic primary Muskegon city commissioner Willie German, Jr. ran in the August primary as a write-in candidatehttps://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/2012/08/muskegon_democratic_congressio.html Muskegon Democratic Congressional candidate awaiting write-in totals to challenge Huizenga Eric Gaertner August 8, 2012 mlive after David Takitaki, a political science professor at Adrian College and Muskegon Community College, was seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge Huizenga, but withdrew from the race for health reasons.https://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/2012/05/muskegon_township_congressiona.html Muskegon Township Congressional candidate withdraws following weight-reduction surgery Eric Gaertner May 16, 2012 mlive Commissioner German was therefore on the ballot on the Democratic side. Candidates Nominee Willie German Jr, Muskegon city commissioner Withdrawn David Takitaki, political science professor at Adrian College and Muskegon Community College Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Willie German Jr. (write-in) 1,813 100.0 1,813 100.0 General election Endorsements Bill Huizenga (R) Organizations National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Newspapers Muskegon ChroniclePaula Holmes-Greeley Endorsement editorial: Be sure to vote Tuesday http://www.mlive.com/opinion/muskegon/index.ssf/2012/11/endorsement_editorial_be_sure.html Muskegon Chronicle 12 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121105012053/http://www.mlive.com/opinion/muskegon/index.ssf/2012/11/endorsement_editorial_be_sure.html 5 November 2012 2 November 2012 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results thumb|County results<br/ >Huizenga: #f1b5b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% <br/ >German: #a5b0ff 40–50%|350x350px Michigan's 2nd congressional district, 2012 Bill Huizenga (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 194,653 61.2 Willie German, Jr. Democratic Party (United States) 108,973 34.2 Mary Buzuma Libertarian Party (United States) 8,750 2.6 Ronald Graeser US Taxpayers Party 3,176 1.1 William Opalicky Green Party (United States) 2,715 0.9 318,267 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 3 Republican Justin Amash, who was first elected to represent the 3rd district in 2010, sought re-election and ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Libertarian Party candidate Bill Gelineau was also on the ballot. In redistricting, the 3rd district was made more favorable to Democrats. Roll Call rated the race as "Likely Republican." Republican primary Candidates Nominee Justin Amash, incumbent U.S. representative Declined Terri Lynn Land, former Michigan Secretary of State Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Justin Amash (incumbent) 51,113 100.0 Republican Party (United States) Steven Lee Butler (write-in) 16 0.0 51,129 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Steve Pestka, former state representative, former judge, former Kent County Commissioner and small business ownerhttp://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20120305/NEWS01/303050024/Steve-Pestka-announces-campaign-U-S-House Steve Pestka announces campaign for U.S. House March 5, 2012 March 13, 2012 The Battle Creek Enquirer Barrett NewkirkAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot Eliminated in primary Trevor Thomas, former employee in the executive office of Jennifer Granholmhttp://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20120213/NEWS01/302130009/ G.R. Democrat files to run against Amash February 13, 2012 February 14, 2012 The Enquirer Barrett NewkirkAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot Declined Pat Miles, lawyer and nominee for this seat in 2010http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/politics/Miles-wont-run-for-Congress-in-2012 Miles won't run for Congress in 2012 October 17, 2011 October 22, 2011 WOOD-TV October 18, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111018080725/http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/politics/Miles-wont-run-for-Congress-in-2012 deadhttps://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/files/elections/2012/by_state/MI_Page_0807.html?SITE=MIDTFELN&SECTION=POLITICS Michigan – Summary Vote Results December 29, 2022 hosted.ap.org https://web.archive.org/web/20121105203424/https://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/files/elections/2012/by_state/MI_Page_0807.html?SITE=MIDTFELN&SECTION=POLITICS November 5, 2012 Mark Schauer, former U.S. representativehttp://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20110727/NEWS01/307270013/Mark-Schauer-announces-he-won-t-run-Congress-2012 Mark Schauer announces he won't run for Congress in 2012 July 27, 2011 July 27, 2011 Battle Creek EnquirerJuly 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Endorsements Steve Pestka U.S. senators Carl Levin, U.S. senator (1979–present)Nate Reens Steve Pestka wins primary, looks to end 38 year Democratic drought in 3rd Congressional district by challenging Justin Amash https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2012/08/steve_pestka_wins_primary_look.html mlive.com 3 February 2023 8 August 2012 State legislators Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan Senate minority leaderNate Reens Learn who earned endorsement from Planned Parenthood and former presidential candidate John Edwards' daughter https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2012/07/former_presidential_candidate.html mlive.com 3 February 2023 26 July 2012 Labor unions AFL-CIO Michigan Education AssociationNate Reens MEA backs Steve Pestka as a 'steadfast supporter' of public education http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/05/mea_backs_steve_pestka_as_a_st.html mlive.com 3 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120717075719/http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/05/mea_backs_steve_pestka_as_a_st.html 17 July 2012 8 May 2012 Service Employees International UnionNate Reens Steve Pestka adds SEIU labor union to the fold in run for U.S. House https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2012/06/steve_pestka_adds_seiu_labor_u.html mlive.com/ 19 February 2023 22 June 2012 United Auto WorkersNate Reens UAW endorses Steve Pestka in race to replace U.S. Rep. Justin Amash https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2012/04/uaw_endorses_steve_pestka_in_r.html mlive.com 3 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120415010719/http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/04/uaw_endorses_steve_pestka_in_r.html 15 April 2012 9 April 2012 Local officials John H. Logie, mayor of Grand Rapids (1992–2003)Nate Reens Grand Rapids' longest-serving mayor endorses Steve Pestka in U.S. House race https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2012/05/grand_rapids_longest-serving_m.html 19 February 2023 7 May 2012 Individuals Jocelyn Benson, law professor and nominee for secretary of state in 2010 Trevor Thomas U.S. representatives Barney Frank, U.S. representative from Massachusetts's 4th congressional district (1981–present)Matt Vande Bunte Steve Pestka, Trevor Thomas land more endorsements of U.S. House bid https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2012/08/steve_pestka_trevor_thomas_lan.html mlive.com 3 February 2023 2 August 2012 Raul Grijalva, U.S. representative from Arizona's 7th congressional district (2003–present)Endorsements http://www.trevorforcongress.com/endorsements trevorforcongress.com/ 19 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120626210440/http://www.trevorforcongress.com/endorsements 26 June 2012 Statewide officials Jennifer Granholm, governor of Michigan (2003–2011) John Cherry, lieutenant governor of Michigan (2003–2011) Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, lieutenant governor of Maryland (1995–2003) Organizations Equality MichiganBTL Staff Equality Michigan Pride PAC: Aug. 7 Primary Endorsements https://pridesource.com/article/equality-michigan-pride-pac-aug-7-primary-endorsements/ pridesource.com 19 February 2023 2 August 2012 National Organization for WomenPlanned Parenthood Action Voter guide - MI http://ppactionvoterguide.org/federal/michigan Planned Parenthood Action Fund 13 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121127011213/http://ppactionvoterguide.org/federal/michigan 27 November 2012 Planned Parenthood Action Fund Stonewall Democrats2012 Congressional Endorsements http://www.stonewalldemocrats.org/2012endorsements stonewalldemocrats.org 13 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121108130911/http://www.stonewalldemocrats.org/2012endorsements 8 November 2012 Individuals Cate Edwards, attorney and daughter of former US Senator John Edwards Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Steve Pestka 13,414 59.0 Democratic Party (United States) Trevor Thomas 9,321 41.0 22,735 100.0 General election Endorsements Justin Amash (R) Organizations Citizens Against Government WasteCouncil for Citizens Against Gov't Waste Endorses Amash http://amashforcongress.com/news/council-citizens-against-govt-waste-endorses-amash amashforcongress.com 20 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012195731/http://amashforcongress.com/news/council-citizens-against-govt-waste-endorses-amash 12 October 2012 2 October 2012 National Federation of Independent BusinessSmall Business Organizations Endorse Amash http://amashforcongress.com/news/small-business-organizations-endorse-amash amashforcongress.com 20 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012195733/http://amashforcongress.com/news/small-business-organizations-endorse-amash 12 October 2012 12 September 2012 Republican Liberty CaucusCandidate Endorsements – 2012 http://www.rlc.org/candidate-endorsements-2012/ www.rlc.org/ 19 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121013175544/http://www.rlc.org/candidate-endorsements-2012/ 13 October 2012 United States Chamber of Commerce Newspapers The Detroit News Grand Rapids PressEditorial Endorsement: Why Justin Amash is still our choice for 3rd District http://www.mlive.com/opinion/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/10/editorial_endorsement_why_just.html Grand Rapids Press 12 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121021234309/http://www.mlive.com/opinion/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/10/editorial_endorsement_why_just.html 21 October 2012 19 October 2012 Steve Pestka (D) U.S. senators Carl Levin, U.S. senator (1979–present) Debbie Stabenow, U.S. senator (2001–present)My Supporters http://www.votepestka.com/my-supporters votepestka.com 3 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012195645/http://www.votepestka.com/my-supporters 12 October 2012 U.S. representatives Mark Schauer, U.S. representative from Michigan's 7th congressional district (2009–2011) Joe Schwarz, U.S. representative from Michigan's 7th congressional district (2005–2007) Statewide officials Jennifer Granholm, governor of Michigan (2003–2011) State legislators Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan Senate minority leader Labor unions AFL-CIO International Association of Fire Fighters Laborers' International Union of North America Michigan Education Association National Association of Letter Carriers Service Employees International Union United Auto Workers Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Emerging Races" Program Equality MichiganCombined EqMI Pride PAC/KAFE Nov 6, 2012 Endorsements http://eqmipridepac.com/ 19 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130530012747/http://eqmipridepac.com/ 30 May 2013 2 October 2012 Newspapers Detroit Free Press Local officials John H. Logie, mayor of Grand Rapids (1992–2003) Individuals Jocelyn Benson, law professor and nominee for secretary of state in 2010 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JustinAmash (R) StevePestka (D) UndecidedGlengariff GroupGlengariff Group October 17–18, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 34% 35% 29%Greenberg Quinlan Rosner ResearchGreenberg Quinlan Rosner Research October 8–9, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 48% 44% 8%Greenberg Quinlan Rosner ResearchGreenberg Quinlan Rosner Research August 18–21, 2012 501 ± 4.4% 50% 42% 8% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallLikely R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean R November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean R November 4, 2012RCPLikely R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results thumb|County results<br/ >Amash: #e27f7f 50–60% <br/ >Pestka: #7996e2 50–60%|350x350px Michigan's 3rd congressional district, 2012 Justin Amash (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 171,675 52.6 Steve Pestka Democratic Party (United States) 144,108 44.2 Bill Gelineau Libertarian Party (United States) 10,498 3.2 Steven Butler (write-in) Independent (United States) 2 0.0 326,283 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 4 Republican David Lee Camp, who had represented the 4th district since 1993 and previously represented the 10th district from 1991 until 1993, sought re-election. Roll Call rated the race as "Likely Republican". Republican primary Candidates Nominee David Lee Camp, incumbent U.S. representative Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Dave Camp (incumbent) 67,028 100.0 67,028 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Debra Friedell Wirth, attorneyhttps://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/2012/05/election_lineup_congressman_da.html Election lineup: Congressman Dave Camp faces Clinton County Democrat in November election Justin Engel May 16, 2012 mlive Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Debra Friedell Wirth 20,519 100.0 20,519 100.0 General election Endorsements Dave Camp (R) Organizations National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Newspapers Midland Daily NewsBlog http://www.davecampforcongress.com/index.cfm?p=Blog davecampforcongress.com 20 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121107121925/http://www.davecampforcongress.com/index.cfm?p=Blog 7 November 2012 Saginaw News Debra Freidell Wirth (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO United Auto WorkersEndorsement: UAW http://wirth4congress.com/hello-world/ wirth4congress.com 19 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012195903/http://wirth4congress.com/hello-world/ 12 October 2012 26 July 2012 Organizations Equality Michigan Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results thumb|County results<br/ >Camp: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80%|350x350px Michigan's 4th congressional district, 2012 Dave Camp (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 197,386 63.1 Debra Freidell Wirth Democratic Party (United States) 104,996 33.6 John Gelineau Libertarian Party (United States) 4,285 1.4 George Zimmer US Taxpayers Party 3,506 1.1 Pat Timmons Green Party (United States) 2,776 0.9 312,949 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 5 Democrat Dale Kildee, who had represented the 5th district since 2003, and previously represented the 9th district from 1993 until 2003 and the 7th district from 1977 until 1993, chose to retire rather than run for re-election in 2012.http://www.freep.com/article/20110715/NEWS15/110715041/Rep-Dale-Kildee-retire-next-year-after-34-years-Congress Rep. Dale Kildee to retire next year after 34 years in Congress July 15, 2011 July 15, 2011 Detroit Free Press Kathleen Gray July 20, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110720084422/http://www.freep.com/article/20110715/NEWS15/110715041/Rep-Dale-Kildee-retire-next-year-after-34-years-Congress dead Flint school board member David Davenport ran as an independent.https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2012/08/from_school_board_to_congress.html Flint school board member David Davenport running for Congress to replace U.S. Rep. Dale Kildee Kristin Longley August 2, 2012 mlive Also running was Gregory Creswell of the Libertarian Party. Roll Call rated the race as "Safe Democratic". Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Dan Kildee, former Genesee County treasurer and nephew of Dale Kildeehttps://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/2012/05/three_contenders_have_official.html Three contenders have officially filed to run for Democratic U.S. Rep. Dale E. Kildee's seat in Washington D.C. Gus Burns May 14, 2012 mlive Declined Jim Barcia, former U.S. representativehttp://www.freep.com/article/20110716/NEWS15/107160365/Speculation-starts-churning-who-will-replace-Kildee Speculation starts churning on who will replace Kildee July 18, 2011 Detroit Free Press Kathleen GrayAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot Deborah Cherry, Genesee County treasurer John Cherry, former lieutenant governorhttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/07/could_john_cherry_run_for_dale.html Could John Cherry run for Dale Kildee's seat? July 16, 2011 July 18, 2011 MLive.com Susan J. Demas David Crim, union organizerhttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2011/08/david_crim_son_of_crim_race_fo.html David Crim, son of Crim race founder, joins field of potential candidates for 5th District seat in U.S. Congress August 14, 2011 August 14, 2011 The Flint Journal Kristin Longley John Gleason, state senator Dale Kildee, incumbent U.S. representative Woodrow Stanley, state representative Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Dan Kildee 51,840 100.0 51,840 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jim Slezak, former Democratic state representativehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/09/former_state_rep_jim_slezak_sw.html Former state Rep. Jim Slezak switches parties; announces run for U.S. Rep. Dale Kildee's seat September 21, 2011 October 28, 2011 Flint Journal Roberto Acosta Eliminated in primary Tom Wassa, Tuscola County public safety officerhttp://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2012/01/tuscola_county_republican_to_c.html Tuscola County Republican to compete for U.S. congressional seat held by Dale Kildee since 1976 January 3, 2012 February 17, 2012 The Saginaw News Gus Burns Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Jim Slezak 16,951 63.9 Republican Party (United States) Tom Wassa 9,583 36.1 26,534 100.0 General election Endorsements Dan Kildee (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers Service Employees International UnionSEIU Michigan State Council Endorses Dan Kildee For Congress http://www.dankildee.com/seiu-michigan-state-council-endorses-dan-kildee-for-congress/ dankildee.com 19 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012195905/http://www.dankildee.com/seiu-michigan-state-council-endorses-dan-kildee-for-congress/ 12 October 2012 20 April 2012 United Auto Workers2012 UAW REGION 1-C ENDORSEMENTS http://www.lansinglabornews.org/June%202012/UAW%20Region%201-C%20Primary%20Endorsements.pdf 19 February 2023 22 June 2012 Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Majority Makers" Program Equality Michigan National Organization for Women2012 NOW PACs Endorsements: All Federal Races http://www.nowpacs.org/2012/federal.html 13 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121110041606/http://www.nowpacs.org/2012/federal.html 10 November 2012 Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra ClubMichigan Sierra Club Endorsed Lawmakers http://michigan.sierraclub.org/politics/articles/2012Endorsements.html michigan.sierraclub.org 12 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121214092634/http://michigan.sierraclub.org/politics/articles/2012Endorsements.html 14 December 2012 Newspapers Detroit Free Press The Detroit News The Flint JournalBernie Eng Daniel T. Kildee is The Flint Journal's choice for U.S. House 5th District http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2012/10/daniel_t_kildee_is_the_flint_j.html The Flint Journal 12 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130411013547/http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2012/10/daniel_t_kildee_is_the_flint_j.html 11 April 2013 21 October 2012 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results thumb|County results<br/ >Kildee: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80%|350x350px Michigan's 5th congressional district, 2012 Dan Kildee Democratic Party (United States) 214,531 65.0 Jim Slezak Republican Party (United States) 103,931 31.5 David Davenport Independent (United States) 6,694 2.0 Gregory Creswell Libertarian Party (United States) 4,990 1.5 330,146 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 6 Republican Fred Upton, who had represented the 6th district since 1993 and previously represented the 4th district from 1987 until 1993, sought re-election. Jason Gatties, a business manager and security consultant from St. Joseph, received the US Taxpayers Party of Michigan's nomination at their state convention on June 16, 2012. Christie Gelineau received the Libertarian Party's nomination at their state convention on June 2, 2012. Roll Call rated the race as "Likely Republican". Republican primary Candidates Nominee Fred Upton, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Jack Hoogendyk, former state representative and candidate for this seat in 2010http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2012/01/jack_hoogendyk_to_again_challe.html Jack Hoogendyk to challenge U.S. Rep. Fred Upton again for seat in Congress January 17, 2012 March 23, 2012 Kalamazoo Gazette Fritz Klug Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JackHoogendyk FredUpton UndecidedEPIC-MRAhttp://www.freep.com/article/20120801/NEWS15/120801073/nancy-cassis-kerry-bentivolio-poll-11th-congressional EPIC-MRA August 2, 2012 August 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120805045106/http://www.freep.com/article/20120801/NEWS15/120801073/nancy-cassis-kerry-bentivolio-poll-11th-congressional dead July 28–29, 2012 800 ± 3.5% 31% 61% 8% Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Fred Upton (incumbent) 34,581 66.3 Republican Party (United States) Jack Hoogendyk 17,561 33.7 52,142 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Mike O'Brien, project leader at Herman Miller and former organic farmerhttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2012/04/democrats_have_mike_obrien.html Democrats have ex-Marine Mike O'Brien as candidate for Congress April 12, 2012 April 12, 2012 Kalamazoo Gazette Fritz Klug Withdrawn John Waltz, Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran, nominee for Kentucky's 4th congressional district in 2010;http://www.detnews.com/article/20110816/POLITICS02/108160378/1024/POLITICS03/Critic-of-tea-party-to-challenge-Upton Critic of tea party to challenge Upton August 16, 2011 August 16, 2011 The Detroit News Marisa Schultz dropped out in February 2012 due to illnesshttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2012/02/6th_district_democrats_to_look.html 6th District Democrats to look at candidates to run against Congressman Fred Upton after John Waltz dropped out February 21, 2012 March 23, 2012 Kalamazoo Gazette Fritz Klug Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Mike O'Brien 14,224 100.0 14,224 100.0 General election Endorsements Fred Upton (R) Organizations National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Mike O'Brien (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO United Auto WorkersFritz Klug Southwest Michigan Politics: Jack Hoogendyk receives PAC endorsement, UAW gets behind Mike O'Brien in bids for Congress https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2012/07/southwest_michigan_politics_ja_3.html mlive.com 19 February 2023 31 July 2012 Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Emerging Races" Program Equality Michigan Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillLikely R November 4, 2012 Results thumb|County results<br/ >Upton: #f1b5b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% |350x350px Michigan's 6th congressional district, 2012 Fred Upton (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 174,955 54.6 Mike O'Brien Democratic Party (United States) 136,563 42.6 Christie Gelineau Libertarian Party (United States) 6,366 2.1 Jason Gatties Independent (United States) 2,591 0.7 320,475 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 7 In redistricting, the 7th district was made slightly more favorable to Republicans: McCain received less than one percentage point more of the vote in the 2008 presidential election in the newly drawn district compared to the former district. Republican Tim Walberg, who had represented the 7th district since January 2011 and previously served from 2007 until 2009, ran for re-election. Roll Call rated the race as "Likely Republican". Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tim Walberg, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Dan Davis, businessman and former police officerhttp://blog.mlive.com/jackson-politics/2011/10/former_candidate_to_run_as_republican_against_us_rep_tim_walberg.html Former candidate to run as Republican against U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg October 18, 2011 October 31, 2011 Jackson Citizen Patriot Holly Klaft Mike Stahly, former member of Potterville City Council and candidate for this seat in 2010 Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Tim Walberg (incumbent) 45,592 76.0 Republican Party (United States) Dan Davis 14,386 24.0 59,978 100.0 Democratic primary Joe Schwarz, who represented the 7th district from 2005 to 2007 as a Republican and was defeated by Walberg in the Republican primary in 2006, was recruited by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/108578-democrats-recruiting-former-gop-lawmaker-to-run-in-michigan-primary/ Democrats recruiting former GOP lawmaker to run in Michigan primary March 13, 2012 April 12, 2012 The Hill Cameron Joseph Candidates Nominee Kurt Haskell, attorneyhttp://www.lenconnect.com/news/x1957360904/Newport-lawyer-will-run-in-7th-District Newport lawyer will run in 7th District March 8, 2012 March 11, 2012 The Daily Telegram John Mulcahy July 22, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120722064147/http://www.lenconnect.com/news/x1957360904/Newport-lawyer-will-run-in-7th-District dead Eliminated in primary Ruben Marquez, chair of the Jackson County Democratic Partyhttp://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2012/05/rep_tim_walberg_now_targeted_b.html Rep. Tim Walberg now targeted by Jackson County Democratic Chairman Ruben Marquez May 4, 2012 May 4, 2012 Jackson Citizen Patriot Bob Wheaton Declined Mark Schauer, former U.S. representative http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20110727/NEWS01/307270013/Mark-Schauer-announces-he-won-t-run-Congress-2012 Mark Schauer announces he won't run for Congress in 2012 July 27, 2011 July 29, 2011 Battle Creek EnquirerJuly 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Joe Schwarz, former Republican U.S. representativehttp://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2012/05/joe_schwarz_decides_not_to_see.html Joe Schwarz decides not to seek Rep. Tim Walberg's seat in Congress May 4, 2012 May 4, 2012 Jackson Citizen Patriot Bob Wheaton Endorsements Ruben Marquez Labor unions United Auto Workers Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Kurt Richard Haskell 18,812 66.7 Democratic Party (United States) Ruben Marquez 9,371 33.3 28,183 100.0 General election Endorsements Tim Walberg (R) Organizations National Federation of Independent BusinessNFIB Endorses Congressman Walberg http://walbergforcongress.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=33412&mname=Article&rpid=5130 walbergforcongress.com 20 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012195824/http://walbergforcongress.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=33412&mname=Article&rpid=5130 12 October 2012 24 August 2012 National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Newspapers Jackson Citizen PatriotBrian Wheeler Editorial: U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg has stood firmly behind principles and should be re-elected https://www.mlive.com/opinion/jackson/2012/10/editorial_us_rep_tim_walberg.html 12 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230212184401/https://www.mlive.com/opinion/jackson/2012/10/editorial_us_rep_tim_walberg.html 12 February 2023 21 October 2012 Mike O'Brien (D) Labor unions United Auto Workers2012 UAW REGION 1-C ENDORSED CANDIDATES BY COUNTY BRANCH http://www.lansinglabornews.org/October%202012/County%20Endorsements%20Oct%203%20Primo.pdf 19 February 2023 October 2012 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results thumb|County results<br/ >Walberg: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% <br/ >Haskell: #a5b0ff 40–50%|350x350px Michigan's 7th congressional district, 2012 Tim Walberg (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 169,668 53.3 Kurt R. Haskell Democratic Party (United States) 136,849 43.0 Ken Proctor Libertarian Party (United States) 8,088 2.6 Richard Wunsch Green Party (United States) 3,464 1.1 318,069 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 8 2012 Michigan's 8th congressional district election Michigan presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 8 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 8 2014 x150px File:Michael J. Rogers 113th Congress.jpg Mike Rogers Republican Party (United States) 202,217 58.6% File:3x4.svg Lance Enderle Democratic Party (United States) 128,657 37.3% File:2016 MI-08 Election by County.svg 250px County results<br/ >Rogers: #d75d5d 60–70% <br/ >Enderle: #7996e2 50–60% U.S. Representative Mike Rogers Republican Party (United States) Mike Rogers Republican Party (United States) Republican Mike Rogers, who had represented the 8th district since 2001, sought re-election. Other candidates were Daniel Goebel of the Libertarian Party and independent candidate Preston Brooks. Roll Call rated the race as "Likely Republican". Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mike Rogers, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Brian Hetrick, mechanical engineer Vernon Molnar Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Mike Rogers (incumbent) 56,208 85.7 Republican Party (United States) Brian Hetrick 6,098 9.3 Republican Party (United States) Vernon Molnar 3,257 5.0 65,563 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Lance Enderle, former teacher and nominee for this seat in 2010http://hartland.patch.com/articles/latest-link-rogers-rival-running-in-2012 Latest Link: Rogers Rival Running in 2012 July 13, 2011 July 16, 2011 HartlandPatch Christofer Machniak Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Lance Enderle 29,322 100.0 29,322 100.0 General election Endorsements Mike Rogers (R) Organizations National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Newspapers Livingston County Daily Press & ArgusVoters should return Rogers to Washington http://www.livingstondaily.com/article/20120727/OPINION01/207270315/Voters-should-return-Rogers-Washington?odyssey=nav%7Chead livingstondaily.com 20 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120729075013/http://www.livingstondaily.com/article/20120727/OPINION01/207270315/Voters-should-return-Rogers-Washington?odyssey=nav%7Chead 29 July 2012 27 July 2012 Lance Enderle (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO American Federation of TeachersEndorsements http://lanceenderleforcongress.com/endorsements lanceenderleforcongress.com 20 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012195754/http://lanceenderleforcongress.com/endorsements 12 October 2012 United Auto Workers Organizations Equality Michigan National Organization for Women Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Michigan's 8th congressional district, 2012 Mike Rogers (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 202,217 58.6 Lance Enderle Democratic Party (United States) 128,657 37.3 Daniel Goebel Libertarian Party (United States) 8,083 2.3 Preston Brooks Independent (United States) 6,097 1.8 345,054 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 9 In redistricting, the homes of Democratic Representatives Sander Levin and Gary Peters were drawn into the 9th district, which comprises mostly Macomb County but also includes a part of Oakland County.http://www.freep.com/article/20110618/NEWS06/106180383/Proposals-reshaped-districts-met-outrage-from-Dems Proposals for reshaped districts met with outrage from Dems June 18, 2011 June 22, 2011 Detroit Free Press Kathleen Gray June 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110621042258/http://www.freep.com/article/20110618/NEWS06/106180383/Proposals-reshaped-districts-met-outrage-from-Dems dead Levin, who had represented the 12th district since 1993 and previously represented the 17th district from 1983 until 1993, sought re-election here. Peters, who had represented the 9th district since 2009, sought re-election in the redrawn 14th district.http://www.detnews.com/article/20110908/POLITICS02/109080461/1361/Conyers-to-leave-his-district-to-run-in-13th Peters to challenge fellow Dem Clarke in 14th District; Conyers to run in 13th September 8, 2011 September 8, 2011 The Detroit News Leonard N. Fleming Marisa Schultz Jim Fulner, an engineer from Berkley, earned the Libertarian Party nomination at their state convention on June 2, 2012, in Livonia.http://mi.lp.org/Shared%20Documents/candidates.aspx candidates June 2, 2012 June 18, 2012 July 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120711221401/http://www.mi.lp.org/Shared%20Documents/candidates.aspx dead Julia Williams, the 2010 Green Party Candidate for the same seat, was nominated again at the 2012 Michigan Green Party convention, on June 9, 2012, in Mount Pleasant.http://www.migreens.org Migreens.org -- the Green Party of Michigan's Home on the Web June 10, 2012 June 18, 2012 Lester Townsend received the US Taxpayers Party of Michigan's nomination at their state convention on June 16, 2012. This marks the fourth election cycle in a row in which Townsend challenged Levin for his seat. Roll Call rated the race as "Likely Democratic". Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Sander Levin, incumbent U.S. representative for the 12th district Withdrawn Allen James O'Neil, businessmanhttp://www.detnews.com/article/20111107/POLITICS03/111070423/1361/A.J.-s-Music-Cafe-owner-to-challenge-Rep.-Levin-for-Congress A.J.'s Music Cafe owner to challenge Rep. Levin for Congress November 7, 2011 November 12, 2011 The Detroit News Marisa Schultz Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Sander Levin (incumbent) 55,198 100.0 55,198 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Don Volaric, businessman and nominee for the 12th district in 2010http://newbaltimore.patch.com/articles/chesterfield-resident-readies-for-congressional-race Chesterfield Resident Readies For Congressional Race October 5, 2011 October 31, 2011 New Baltimore-Chesterfield Patch Christy Arboscello Eliminated in primary Gregory Dildilian, woodworker Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Don Volaric 24,521 61.6 Republican Party (United States) Gregory C. Dildilian 15,283 38.4 39,804 100.0 General election Endorsements Sander Levin (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Equality Michigan Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results thumb|County results<br/ >Levin: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% |350x350px Michigan's 9th congressional district, 2012 Sander Levin (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 208,846 61.8 Don Volaric Republican Party (United States) 114,760 34.0 Jim Fulner Libertarian Party (United States) 6,100 1.8 Julia Williams Green Party (United States) 4,708 1.4 Les Townsend US Taxpayers Party 2,902 0.9 337,316 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 10 Republican Candice Miller, who had represented the 10th district since 2003, sought re-election. Roll Call rated the race as "Likely Republican". Republican primary Candidates Nominee Candice Miller, incumbent U.S. representative Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Candice S. Miller (incumbent) 68,063 100.0 68,063 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Chuck Stadler, practical nurse and accountant Eliminated in primary Jerome Quinn, attorney Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Chuck Stadler 13,480 58.1 Democratic Party (United States) Jerome George Quinn 9,705 41.9 23,185 100.0 General election Endorsements Candice Miller (R) Labor unions National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results thumb|County results<br/ >Miller: #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80%|350x350px Michigan's 10th congressional district, 2012 Candice Miller (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 226,075 68.8 Chuck Stadler Democratic Party (United States) 97,734 29.7 Bhagwan Dashairya Libertarian Party (United States) 4,803 1.5 328,612 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 11 2012 Michigan's 11th congressional district election 2012 Michigan's 11th congressional district special election Michigan's 11th congressional district Thad McCotter had represented the old 11th district since 2003 and sought the Republican presidential nomination. After poor polling results, McCotter ended his presidential campaign and announced plans to run again for his seat in Congress. On May 26, 2012, the Michigan Secretary of State announced that McCotter had fallen well short of the required 1,000 petition signatures required for him to qualify for the primary ballot.Gray, Kathleen. Thaddeus McCotter may not appear on election ballot. Detroit Free Press, May 26, 2012.Eggert David May 25, 2012 Michigan Congressman Thaddeus McCotter short on signatures for 2012 bid to retain his seat https://www.mlive.com/politics/2012/05/breaking_congressman_thad_mcco.html December 29, 2022 MLive en In what state officials described as a level of fraud unprecedented in Michigan political history, subsequent reviews of McCotter's petitions revealed that over 85 percent of the signatures were invalid. Most of them were either duplicates or signatures that appeared to have been pasted from past years' petitions.Schultz, Marisa. Just 244 of 2,000 McCotter signatures valid, petition review findsJune 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes . The Detroit News, May 29, 2012.Gray, Kathleen. All but 344 of McCotter's 1,830 submitted signatures were invalid; official calls it 'unprecedented' fraud. Detroit Free Press, May 29, 2012. Conceding that the signatures were indeed invalid, McCotter announced he would mount a write-in bid for his seat;McCotter, Thaddeus. McCotter: "You clean up your own mess"July 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes . The Detroit News, May 29, 2012. however, he decided not to continue with his write-in bid on June 2 and announced his intention to retire after completing his term.http://atr.rollcall.com/michigan-mccotter-drops-write-in-bid-and-retires/ Michigan: McCotter Drops Write-In Bid and Retires June 2, 2012 June 3, 2012 Roll Call Shira Toeplitz June 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120604072258/http://atr.rollcall.com/michigan-mccotter-drops-write-in-bid-and-retires/ dead McCotter suddenly resigned from his seat on July 6, leaving the 11th district unrepresented.Blake Aaron Thaddeus McCotter unexpectedly resigns from Congress https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/thaddeus-mccotter-unexpectedly-resigns-from-congress/2012/07/06/gJQAfxqWSW_blog.html The Washington Post July 9, 2012 July 9, 2012 Secretary of State Ruth Johnson found the apparent fraud egregious enough to turn the evidence over to the Michigan Attorney General's office to determine if laws were broken regarding the invalid signatures.http://www.freep.com/article/20120530/NEWS15/205300359/State-reviews-U-S-Rep-Thaddeus-McCotter-s-petitions-for-criminal-fraud Politics Detroit Free Press freep.com December 30, 2022 June 6, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150606083501/http://www.freep.com/article/20120530/NEWS15/205300359/State-reviews-U-S-Rep-Thaddeus-McCotter-s-petitions-for-criminal-fraud dead The Michigan Attorney General's office charged four McCotter aides with forgery, although McCotter was not charged with any wrongdoing.http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012120815057 Fourth McCotter aide arraigned on election fraud charges in Livonia Detroit Free Press freep.com December 30, 2022 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924043752/http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012120815057 deadhttp://www.freep.com/article/20120809/NEWS15/120809030 Schuette: 'Criminal acts were committed' by McCotter aides forging election petitions Detroit Free Press freep.com December 30, 2022 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924090432/http://www.freep.com/article/20120809/NEWS15/120809030 dead McCotter's resignation resulted in a special election, which was expected to cost taxpayers $650,000.http://www.freep.com/article/20120720/NEWS15/120720056/Republican-Cassis-throws-hat-ring-triggering-possible-650-000-primary-McCotter-seat?odyssey=nav%7Chead Politics Detroit Free Press freep.com December 30, 2022 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924090130/http://www.freep.com/article/20120720/NEWS15/120720056/Republican-Cassis-throws-hat-ring-triggering-possible-650-000-primary-McCotter-seat?odyssey=nav%7Chead deadCostly-special-elections-set-to-fill-out-final-weeks-of-McCotter-term As a result of Republican-leaning areas of the old 9th district being drawn into the new 11th, the 11th district was made more favorable to Republicans. McCain received four percentage points more of the vote in the 2008 presidential election in the newly drawn district compared to the current district. While Roll Call rated this race as "Likely Republican" before the primary,http://atr.rollcall.com/michigan-mccotter-drops-write-in-bid-and-retires/ Michigan: McCotter Drops Write-In Bid and Retires At the Races December 30, 2022 June 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120604072258/http://atr.rollcall.com/michigan-mccotter-drops-write-in-bid-and-retires/ dead they changed the rating to "Leans Republican".http://atr.rollcall.com/michigan-ag-will-file-charges-in-mccotter-petition-scandal-tomorrow-per-report/ Michigan: AG Will File Charges in Thaddeus McCotter Petition Scandal Thursday, Per Report At the Races December 30, 2022 August 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120811170713/http://atr.rollcall.com/michigan-ag-will-file-charges-in-mccotter-petition-scandal-tomorrow-per-report/ dead It subsequrently changed back to "Likely Republican." Republican primary For the regular primary held August 7, 2012, for the upcoming two-year term in Congress, Kerry Bentivolio, a veteran and former teacher who had already planned to challenge McCotter, was left as the only candidate on the Republican primary ballot.http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20111027/NEWS10/111027004 War veteran decides to run for U.S. Congress October 27, 2011 October 28, 2011 Observer & EccentricAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot The Troy Republican Club, U.S. House member Justin Amash, Tea Party groups and Ron Paul's PAC all endorsed Bentivolio.http://bentivolioforcongress.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=98&Itemid=72 Bentivolio For Congress Bentivolio For Congress March 20, 2022 Other Republicans, including Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, refused to endorse Bentivolio and instead endorsed former state senator Nancy Cassis as a write-in candidate.http://www.freep.com/article/20120607/NEWS03/120607047/Nancy-Cassis-Thad-McCotter-Republican-seat-write-in?odyssey=tab Local GOP leaders vote to support former state senator Nancy Cassis to replace Thad McCotter Detroit Free Press freep.com December 30, 2022 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924085932/http://www.freep.com/article/20120607/NEWS03/120607047/Nancy-Cassis-Thad-McCotter-Republican-seat-write-in?odyssey=tab dead Bentivolio defeated Cassis in the August 7 primary, and was the only Republican candidate on the ballot in areas covered by the new 11th. Cassis and Drexel Morton also ran as write-in candidates.March 2022 Bentivolio was endorsed by Gov. Rick Snyder, Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, Senator Rand Paul; Congress members Candice Miller, Justin Amash, Dan Banishek and Ron Paul; and former officeholders Rick Santorum and Peter Hoekstra.Kerry Bentivolio: Endorsements http://kerrybentivolioforcongress.com/endorsements/ https://web.archive.org/web/20130420164038/http://kerrybentivolioforcongress.com/endorsements/ April 20, 2013 November 5, 2015 dead Candidates Nominee Kerry Bentivolio, veteran and former teacher Eliminated in primary Nancy Cassis, former state senatorEggert David http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/06/former_state_sen_nancy_cassis_1.html Former state Sen. Nancy Cassis to run for Thad McCotter's congressional seat June 7, 2012 Booth Newspapers August 17, 2012 Declined Mike Kowall, state senator Rocky Raczkowski, former state representative, nominee for U.S. Senate in 2002 and nominee for 9th district in 2010 David Trott, attorney Paul Welday, former Oakland County Republican Party chair Disqualified Thad McCotter, incumbent U.S. representative Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Kerry Bentivolio 42,470 66.3 Republican Party (United States) Nancy Cassis (write-in) 21,436 33.4 Republican Party (United States) Drexel Morton (write-in) 161 0.3 Republican Party (United States) Loren Bennett (write-in) 14 0.0 64,081 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Dr. Syed Taj, member of the Canton Township Board of Trusteeshttps://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-mi-democrats-11thdis,0,4487633.story https://web.archive.org/web/20221109110753/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-mi-democrats-11thdis,0,4487633.story dead November 9, 2022 Detroit-area doctor to seek 11th US House seat November 2, 2011 November 4, 2011 Chicago Tribune Eliminated in primary Bill Roberts, follower of Lyndon LaRouche Declined David Curson, labor activist and nominee for this seat in 2012 special election Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Syed Taj 21,953 58.9 Democratic Party (United States) William F. Roberts 15,338 41.1 37,291 100.0 General election Endorsements Kerry Bentivolio (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" ProgramCANDIDATES http://gopyoungguns.com/candidates gopyoungguns.com 16 January 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130101110717/http://gopyoungguns.com/candidates 1 January 2013 National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund Republican Liberty Caucus Tea Party Express2012 ENDORSEMENTS http://www.teapartyexpress.org/2012-endorsements teapartyexpress.org January 27, 2012 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121207233313/http://www.teapartyexpress.org/2012-endorsements 7 December 2012 Newspapers The Detroit News Syed Taj (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Emerging Races" Program Equality Michigan National Organization for Women Newspapers Detroit Free Press Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror KerryBentivolio (R) SyedTaj (D) Others UndecidedFMWB (D)FMWB (D) October 22–23, 2012 392 ± 5.0% 47% 39% 5% 9% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean R November 5, 2012 RothenbergLean R November 2, 2012 Roll CallLikely R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean R November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean R November 4, 2012RCPTossup November 4, 2012The HillLikely R November 4, 2012 Results thumb|County results<br/ >Bentivolio: #f1b5b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60%|350x350px Michigan's 11th congressional district, 2012 Kerry Bentivolio Republican Party (United States) 181,788 50.8 Syed Taj Democratic Party (United States) 158,879 44.4 John Tatar Libertarian Party (United States) 9,637 2.7 Steven Paul Duke Green Party (United States) 4,569 1.3 Daniel Johnson Natural Law Party (United States) 3,251 0.9 Write-ins n/a 15 0.0 358,139 100.0 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Democratic candidate David Curson defeated Kerry Bentivolio in the special general election, conducted in the 2012-configured 11th district only, and coinciding with the regular general election on November 6.http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/12GEN/06011008.html Archived copy November 5, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20141011040219/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/12GEN/06011008.html October 11, 2014 dead http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/candlist/12SP1/12SP1_CL.HTM 2012 Michigan Official Special Primary Candidate Listing - 09/05/2012 District 12 2012 Michigan's 12th congressional district election Michigan presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 12 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 12 2014 x150px File:JohnnyDingell.jpeg John Dingell Democratic Party (United States) 216,884 67.9% File:3x4.svg Cynthia Kallgren Republican Party (United States) 92,472 29.0% File:2012 MI-12 Election by County.svg 250 County results<br/ >Dingell: #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% U.S. Representative John Dingell Democratic Party (United States) John Dingell Democratic Party (United States) Democrat John Dingell, who had represented the 15th district since 2003 and previously from 1955 until 1965, and previously represented the 16th district from 1965 until 2003, sought re-election here. Roll Call rated the race as "Safe Democratic". Democratic primary Candidates Nominee John Dingell, incumbent U.S. representative for the 15th district Eliminated in primary Daniel Marcin, doctorate student at the University of Michiganhttp://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120503/POLITICS01/205030438/1361/Dearborn-businesswoman-to-run-for-Congress-against-Dingell Dearborn businesswoman to run for Congress against Dingell May 3, 2012 May 3, 2012 The Detroit News Associated PressAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot Declined Sander Levin, incumbent U.S. representative (running in the 9th district) Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) John Dingell (incumbent) 41,116 78.5 Democratic Party (United States) Daniel Marcin 11,226 21.5 52,342 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Cynthia Kallgren, former candidate for state representative Eliminated in primary Karen Jacobsen, businesswoman Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Cynthia Kallgren 12,028 50.7 Republican Party (United States) Karen E. Jacobsen 11,670 49.2 Republican Party (United States) Timothy Kachinski (write-in) 10 0.1 23,708 100.0 General election Endorsements John Dingell (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Michigan's 12th congressional district, 2012 John D. Dingell (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 216,884 67.9 Cynthia Kallgren Republican Party (United States) 92,472 29.0 Richard Secula Libertarian Party (United States) 9,867 3.1 319,223 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 13 Democrat John Conyers, who had represented the 14th district since 1993 and previously represented the 1st district from 1965 until 1993, sought re-election in the new 13th district. The Libertarian Party of Michigan nominated Chris Sharer of Westland as their candidate.LP of Michigan Candidate Listing 2012 http://mi.lp.org/Shared%20Documents/candidates.aspx The Libertarian Party of Michigan June 17, 2012 July 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120711221401/http://www.mi.lp.org/Shared%20Documents/candidates.aspx dead Martin Gray was the U.S. Taxpayers Party candidate. Roll Call rated the race as "Safe Democratic". Democratic primary Candidates Nominee John Conyers, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Glenn S. Anderson, state senatorhttp://www.detnews.com/article/20111027/METRO01/110270455/1409/metro Anderson expected to enter 13th Congressional District race October 28, 2011 October 28, 2011 The Detroit News Marisa Schultz Shanelle Jackson, state representativehttp://www.freep.com/article/20120608/NEWS15/120608029/Shanelle-Jackson-13th-Congressional-District-signatures A second signature count puts Shanelle Jackson back on ballot June 8, 2012 August 4, 2012 Detroit Free Press Kathleen Gray June 14, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120614091220/http://www.freep.com/article/20120608/NEWS15/120608029/Shanelle-Jackson-13th-Congressional-District-signatures dead Bert Johnson, state senatorhttp://www.rollcall.com/news/Bert-Johnson-John-Conyers-Michigan-13th-district-208403-1.html Johnson Bid Sets Up Likely Race Against Conyers August 30, 2011 August 30, 2011 Roll Call Shira Toeplitzhttp://www.freep.com/article/20110830/NEWS15/110830027/Highland-Park-state-Sen-Johnson-run-Congress-likely-against-U-S-Rep-Conyers Highland Park state Sen. Bert Johnson to run for Congress, likely against U.S. Rep. John Conyers August 30, 2011 August 30, 2011 Detroit Free Press Kathleen GrayAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot John Goci Wayne-Westland, school board memberhttp://www.freep.com/article/20120429/NEWS15/204290575/New-map-new-election-challenges-for-U-S-Rep-John-Conyers New map, new election challenges for U.S. Rep. John Conyers April 29, 2012 May 3, 2012 Detroit Free Press Kathleen Gray May 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120503101821/http://www.freep.com/article/20120429/NEWS15/204290575/New-map-new-election-challenges-for-U-S-Rep-John-Conyers dead Disqualified Godfrey Dillard, attorneyhttp://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2012/05/30/news/doc4fc62352abbf4782865858.txt STATE: Two challengers for John Conyers seat out of race May 30, 2012 June 3, 2012 The News-Herald March 3, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303233352/http://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2012/05/30/news/doc4fc62352abbf4782865858.txt dead Declined Hansen Clarke, incumbent U.S. representative (running in the 14th district)https://www.politico.com/story/2011/08/clarke-wont-take-on-conyers-061799 Clarke won't take on Conyers August 21, 2011 August 22, 2011 Politico Dan Hirschhorn Dan Hirschhorn Endorsements John Conyers Labor unions AFL-CIO Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror GlennAnderson JohnConyers JohnGoci ShanelleJackson BertJohnson UndecidedEPIC-MRAhttp://www.freep.com/article/20120803/NEWS15/308030127/Congressmen-John-Conyers-Gary-Peters-score-big-leads-latest-poll EPIC-MRA August 4, 2012 October 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012224030/http://www.freep.com/article/20120803/NEWS15/308030127/Congressmen-John-Conyers-Gary-Peters-score-big-leads-latest-poll dead July 28–29, 2012 800 ± 3.5% 17% 57% 4% 7% 5% 10% Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) John Conyers, Jr. (incumbent) 38,371 55.4 Democratic Party (United States) Glenn Anderson 12,586 18.2 Democratic Party (United States) Bert Johnson 6,928 10.0 Democratic Party (United States) Shanelle Jackson 8,708 12.6 Democratic Party (United States) John Goci 2,664 3.8 69,257 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Harry Sawicki Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Harry Sawicki 8,462 100.0 8,462 100.0 General election Endorsements John Conyers (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations National Organization for Women Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club Stonewall Democrats Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Michigan's 13th congressional district, 2012 John Conyers, Jr. (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 235,336 82.8 Harry T. Sawicki Republican Party (United States) 38,769 13.6 Chris Sharer Libertarian Party (United States) 6,076 2.1 Martin Gray US Taxpayers Party 4,089 1.5 284,270 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 14 The new 14th district crosses the traditional boundary of the 8 Mile Road (separating Detroit from Oakland County) in order to continue to have a majority of minority voters. A large part of the district is now outside of Detroit (it comprises approximately 40 percent Detroit, 40 percent Oakland County, and 20 percent outlying Wayne County). Leonard Schwartz, lawyer and perennial candidate from Oak Park, who most recently challenged Sandy Levin for US House District 12 in 2010, was the Libertarian nominee.http://mi.lp.org/Shared%20Documents/candidates.aspx candidates December 30, 2022 May 9, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130509082134/http://www.mi.lp.org/Shared%20Documents/candidates.aspx dead Douglas Campbell, an engineer from Ferndale, was the Green Party candidate. Roll Call rated the race as "Safe Democratic". Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Gary Peters, incumbent U.S. representative for the 9th district Eliminated in primary Hansen Clarke, incumbent U.S. representative for the 13th district Bob Costello, magistrate for the 36th District Court Brenda Lawrence, mayor of Southfield and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2010http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/09/report_southfield_mayor_brenda.html Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence to run for Congress in Michigan's new-look 14th district September 6, 2011 September 6, 2011 mlive.com Jonathan Oostig Mary Waters, former state representative and candidate for the 13th district in 2008,http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120124/METRO/201240425/Waters-run-14th-Congressional-District Mary Waters to run in 14th Congressional District January 24, 2012 January 25, 2012 The Detroit News Robert SnellAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot Declined John Conyers, incumbent U.S. representative (running in the 13th district) Geoffrey Feiger, attorney and nominee for governor in 1998https://www.politico.com/story/2011/07/conyers-at-mercy-of-redistricting-059589 John Conyers at mercy of redistricting July 21, 2011 July 24, 2011 Politico Dan Hirschhorn Irv Lowenberg, Southfield city treasurerhttp://www.detnews.com/article/20110817/POLITICS02/108170410/1361/Southfield-treasurer-Lowenberg-eyeing-run-for-Congress Southfield treasurer Lowenberg eyeing run for Congress August 17, 2011 August 18, 2011 The Detroit News Marisa Schultz Tim Melton, state representativehttp://www.detnews.com/article/20110830/POLITICS02/108300388/Rep.-Melton-to-resign--take-job-with-Michelle-Rhee%E2%80%99s-education-reform-group Rep. Melton to resign, take job with Michelle Rhee's education reform group August 30, 2011 August 31, 2011 The Detroit News Karen Bouffard Buzz Thomas, state senator Endorsements Gary Peters Labor unions AFL-CIO Service Employees International UnionShira T. Center Michigan: SEIU Backs Peters Over Clarke for Detroit Seat https://rollcall.com/2012/02/08/michigan-seiu-backs-peters-over-clarke-for-detroit-seat/ rollcall.com 19 February 2023 8 February 2012 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror HansenClarke BobCostello BrendaLawrence GaryPeters MaryWaters UndecidedEPIC-MRA July 28–29, 2012 800 ± 3.5% 33% 1% 7% 52% 2% 5% Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Gary Peters (incumbent) 41,230 47.0 Democratic Party (United States) Hansen Clarke (incumbent) 30,847 35.2 Democratic Party (United States) Brenda Lawrence 6,928 13.3 Democratic Party (United States) Mary Waters 2,919 3.3 Democratic Party (United States) Bob Costello 1,027 1.2 87,667 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee John Hauler, government contractor for ACE electronics Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) John Hauler 17,691 100.0 17,691 100.0 General election Endorsements Gary Peters (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers Service Employees International Union Organizations Equality Michigan National Organization for Women Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club Veterans' Alliance for Security and Democracy2012 Endorsed All http://vetpac.org/index.php?page=display&id=118 13 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120806120045/http://vetpac.org/index.php?page=display&id=118 6 August 2012 VoteVets2012-09-11 Our Candidates VoteVets.org http://www.votevets.org/candidates/ 2020-06-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20120911202321/http://www.votevets.org/candidates/ 2012-09-11 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results thumb|County results<br/ >Peters: #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90%|350x350px Michigan's 14th congressional district, 2012 Gary Peters (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 270,450 82.3 John Hauler Republican Party (United States) 51,395 15.6 Leonard Schwartz Libertarian Party (United States) 3,968 1.2 Douglas Campbell Green Party (United States) 2,979 0.9 328,792 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) References 30em External links Elections at the Michigan Secretary of State United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan, 2012 at Ballotpedia Michigan U.S. House at OurCampaigns.com Campaign contributions for U.S. Congressional races in Michigan at OpenSecrets Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation Michigan 2012 United States House of Representatives Category:John Conyers Category:John Dingell