Michigan Senate, District 37

Michigan Senate, District 37 is a district of the Michigan Senate that covers areas of Northern Michigan, including parts of Charlevoix County, Cheboygan County, Chippewa County, Crawford County, Emmet County, Grand Traverse County, Kalkaska County, Leelanau County, Mackinac County, Missaukee County, Ogemaw County, Oscoda County, Roscommon County, and Otsego County. The district is currently represented by Republican Jon Bumstead, who has been in office since 2019. The district has been represented by several notable politicians, including Jason Allen, who served as a Michigan State Senator from 2003 to 2011 and was a member of the Republican Party, and Bert Johnson, who served as a Michigan State Senator from 2011 to 2018 and was a member of the Democratic Party.

Introduction

The district is located in the northern part of the state and includes several counties, such as Charlevoix County, Cheboygan County, and Emmet County. The district is represented by one Michigan State Senator, who is elected by the voters of the district to serve a four-year term. The district has been represented by several notable politicians, including Jason Allen, who served as a Michigan State Senator from 2003 to 2011 and was a member of the Republican Party, and Bert Johnson, who served as a Michigan State Senator from 2011 to 2018 and was a member of the Democratic Party. The district is also home to several notable institutions, including Northwestern Michigan College, West Shore Community College, and Kirtland Community College.

District Map

The district map of Michigan Senate, District 37 shows the boundaries of the district, which includes parts of Charlevoix County, Cheboygan County, Chippewa County, Crawford County, Emmet County, Grand Traverse County, Kalkaska County, Leelanau County, Mackinac County, Missaukee County, Ogemaw County, Oscoda County, Roscommon County, and Otsego County. The map is drawn by the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, which is responsible for redrawing the district boundaries every ten years based on the results of the United States Census. The district is bordered by several other districts, including Michigan Senate, District 35, Michigan Senate, District 36, and Michigan Senate, District 38. The district is also home to several notable cities, including Traverse City, Petoskey, and Gaylord, which are served by the Traverse City Area Public Schools, Petoskey Public Schools, and Gaylord Community Schools.

Election Results

The election results for Michigan Senate, District 37 show that the district has been represented by both Republican and Democratic senators. In the 2018 Michigan Senate election, Republican Jon Bumstead won the election with 53.4% of the vote, defeating Democratic Joanna Brown. In the 2014 Michigan Senate election, Republican Jansen won the election with 55.1% of the vote, defeating Democratic Jim Page. The district has also been represented by several notable politicians, including Jason Allen, who served as a Michigan State Senator from 2003 to 2011 and was a member of the Republican Party, and Bert Johnson, who served as a Michigan State Senator from 2011 to 2018 and was a member of the Democratic Party. The district is also home to several notable institutions, including Northwestern Michigan College, West Shore Community College, and Kirtland Community College, which are served by the Michigan Department of Education.

List of Senators

The list of senators who have represented Michigan Senate, District 37 includes several notable politicians, such as Jason Allen, who served as a Michigan State Senator from 2003 to 2011 and was a member of the Republican Party, and Bert Johnson, who served as a Michigan State Senator from 2011 to 2018 and was a member of the Democratic Party. Other notable senators who have represented the district include Jon Bumstead, who has been in office since 2019 and is a member of the Republican Party, and Wayne Kuipers, who served as a Michigan State Senator from 2003 to 2011 and was a member of the Republican Party. The district has also been represented by several other politicians, including Michelle McManus, who served as a Michigan State Representative from 2009 to 2013 and was a member of the Republican Party, and Greg MacMaster, who served as a Michigan State Representative from 2011 to 2017 and was a member of the Republican Party.

Apportionment History

The apportionment history of Michigan Senate, District 37 shows that the district has undergone several changes in its boundaries over the years. The district was first established in 1965 and has been represented by several notable politicians, including Jason Allen, who served as a Michigan State Senator from 2003 to 2011 and was a member of the Republican Party, and Bert Johnson, who served as a Michigan State Senator from 2011 to 2018 and was a member of the Democratic Party. The district has also been affected by several notable events, including the 1980 United States Census, which led to a redrawing of the district boundaries, and the 2010 United States Census, which led to another redrawing of the district boundaries. The district is currently represented by Jon Bumstead, who has been in office since 2019 and is a member of the Republican Party. The district is also home to several notable institutions, including Northwestern Michigan College, West Shore Community College, and Kirtland Community College, which are served by the Michigan Department of Education and are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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