2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan

2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan were held on November 8, 2016, to elect the 14 U.S. Representatives from the state of Michigan, one from each of the state's 14 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2016 United States presidential election, in which Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton were the major candidates, as well as the U.S. Senate election in Michigan, where Debbie Stabenow was not up for re-election. The Michigan Democratic Party and the Michigan Republican Party nominated their candidates through primaries held on August 2, 2016. Candidates from the Libertarian Party, the Green Party, and other parties also ran in the general election.

Overview of the Election

The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan saw a mix of incumbents and newcomers competing for seats. In the 1st congressional district, Jack Bergman of the Republican Party ran against Lon Johnson of the Democratic Party. The 2nd congressional district featured Bill Huizenga of the Republican Party against Dennis Murphy of the Democratic Party. Other notable candidates included Justin Amash of the Republican Party in the 3rd congressional district, Dan Kildee of the Democratic Party in the 5th congressional district, and Debbie Dingell of the Democratic Party in the 12th congressional district. The elections were also influenced by the 2016 United States presidential election in Michigan, in which Donald Trump won the state's electoral votes.

District Results

In the 1st congressional district, Jack Bergman won against Lon Johnson with the support of the National Republican Congressional Committee and the Michigan Republican Party. The 7th congressional district saw Tim Walberg of the Republican Party defeat Gretchen Driskell of the Democratic Party, with endorsements from the National Rifle Association and the United States Chamber of Commerce. In the 8th congressional district, Mike Bishop of the Republican Party ran against Lupe Ramos-Montigny of the Democratic Party, with the support of the Republican National Committee and the Michigan Farm Bureau. Other districts, such as the 9th congressional district and the 11th congressional district, featured candidates like Sander Levin of the Democratic Party and Haley Stevens of the Democratic Party, who were endorsed by organizations like the AFL-CIO and the Sierra Club.

Republican Primary Results

In the Republican Party primary, Jack Bergman won the nomination in the 1st congressional district against Tom Casperson and Jason Allen. The 3rd congressional district featured Justin Amash as the incumbent, who won the primary against Brian Ellis. In the 6th congressional district, Fred Upton won the primary against Jim Bussler and Paul Clements. The National Republican Congressional Committee and the Michigan Republican Party supported the Republican candidates in the primary elections, which were also influenced by the 2016 Republican National Convention and the Republican National Committee.

Democratic Primary Results

In the Democratic Party primary, Lon Johnson won the nomination in the 1st congressional district against Jerry Cannon and Diane Skiba. The 5th congressional district featured Dan Kildee as the incumbent, who won the primary against David Davenport. In the 12th congressional district, Debbie Dingell won the primary against Jeff Jones and Christopher Morse. The Democratic National Committee and the Michigan Democratic Party supported the Democratic candidates in the primary elections, which were also influenced by the 2016 Democratic National Convention and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

General Election Results

In the general election, the Republican Party won 9 seats, while the Democratic Party won 5 seats. The Libertarian Party and the Green Party also ran candidates in several districts, but did not win any seats. The elections were influenced by the 2016 United States presidential election in Michigan, in which Donald Trump won the state's electoral votes, as well as the U.S. Senate election in Michigan, where Debbie Stabenow was not up for re-election. The results of the election were certified by the Michigan Secretary of State and the National Association of Secretaries of State. The new members of the United States House of Representatives were sworn in on January 3, 2017, at the start of the 115th United States Congress.