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Michigan, State Representative, District 102

Michigan House of Representatives District 102
Current incumbentMichele Hoitenga Republican Party
Population99,061
Gender50.0% Female, 50.0% Male
Race95.4% White, 1.8% Two or More Races, 1.4% Black, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% Other
Ethnicity98.4% Non-Hispanic, 1.6% Hispanic

Michigan's hundred and second state house district is held by Republican Representative Michele Hoitenga.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 99,061 civilians reside within Michigan's hundred and second state house district. Michigan state representatives represent an average of 89,851 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 90,349 residents.

About the office

Members of the Michigan House of Representatives serve two-year terms with term limits. Michigan legislators assume office the at noon on first day of January.

Qualifications

Section 7 of Article 4 of the Michigan Constitution states, "Each senator and representative must be a citizen of the United States, at least 21 years of age, and an elector of the district he represents. The removal of his domicile from the district shall be deemed a vacation of the office. No person who has been convicted of subversion or who has within the preceding 20 years been convicted of a felony involving a breach of public trust shall be eligible for either house of the legislature."

Salaries

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$71,685/year$10,800/year expense allowance for session and interim. Set by the compensation commission.

Term limits

The Michigan legislature is one of 15 state legislatures with term limits. Voters enacted the Michigan Term Limits Act in 1992. That initiative said that Michigan representatives are subject to term limits of no more than three two-year terms, or a total of six years.

The first year that the term limits enacted in 1992 impacted the ability of incumbents to run for office was in 2002.

Vacancies

Whenever a vacancy occurs in the house, it is up to the Governor to call for a special election. A special election must be held during the next scheduled general election. If the vacancy happened after the statewide primary, leaders of the respective party organizations within the Senate district can submit a list of nominees to be voted on by party leadership. A vote must be held no later than 21 days after the vacancy.

Elections

2020

Elections for the office of Michigan House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for August 4, 2020. The filing deadline is April 21, 2020.

2018

General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 102

Incumbent Michele Hoitenga (R) defeated Dion Adams (D) in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 102 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Michele Hoitenga (R)
67.8
22,286

Dion Adams (D)
32.2
10,599

Total votes: 32,885
(100.00% precincts reporting)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 102

Dion Adams defeated Bruce Reges in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 102 on August 7, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Dion Adams (D)
55.8
2,490

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Bruce Reges (D)
44.2
1,976

Total votes: 4,466
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 102

Incumbent Michele Hoitenga defeated William Barnett in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 102 on August 7, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Michele Hoitenga (R)
66.2
8,017

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William Barnett (R)
33.8
4,096

Total votes: 12,113

2016

Elections for the Michigan House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 19, 2016. Incumbent Phil Potvin (R) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.

Michele Hoitenga defeated Douglas Gabert in the Michigan House of Representatives District 102 general election.

Michigan House of Representatives, District 102 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Michele Hoitenga 69.05% 24,761
Democratic Douglas Gabert 30.95% 11,099
Total Votes 35,860
Source: Michigan Secretary of State

Douglas Gabert ran unopposed in the Michigan House of Representatives District 102 Democratic primary.

Michigan House of Representatives, District 102 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Douglas Gabert (unopposed)

Michele Hoitenga defeated Jason Briscoe, Ormand Hook and Morris Langworthy, Jr. in the Michigan House of Representatives District 102 Republican primary.

Michigan House of Representatives, District 102 Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Michele Hoitenga 34.12% 3,865
Republican Jason Briscoe 18.62% 2,110
Republican Ormand Hook 19.53% 2,212
Republican Morris Langworthy, Jr. 27.73% 3,142
Total Votes 11,329

2014

Elections for the Michigan House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 22, 2014. John Ruggles was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Phil Potvin defeated James Higgs in the Republican primary. Potvin then defeated Ruggles in the general election.

Michigan House of Representatives, District 102 General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngPhil Potvin Incumbent 60.1% 14,717
Democratic John Ruggles 39.9% 9,761
Total Votes 24,478

Michigan House of Representatives, District 102 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngPhil Potvin Incumbent 67.1% 5,242
James Higgs 32.9% 2,567
Total Votes 7,809

2012

Elections for the office of Michigan House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 7, 2012 and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature-filing deadline for major party candidates wishing to run in this election was May 15, 2012. The deadline for independent candidates was July 19, 2012. The deadline for write-in candidates was July 27, 2012. Incumbent Phil Potvin (R) defeated Brendan P. Maturen (D) in the general election. Potvin was unopposed in the Republican primary. Maturen defeated George Huffman, III in the Democratic primary.

Michigan House of Representatives, District 102, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngPhil Potvin Incumbent 54.8% 19,281
Democratic Brendan Maturen 45.2% 15,916
Total Votes 35,197

Michigan House of Representatives, District 102 Democratic Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngBrendan Maturen 66.9% 1,065
George Huffman III 33.1% 527
Total Votes 1,592

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Michigan House of Representatives District 102 raised a total of $1,005,588. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $33,520 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Michigan House of Representatives District 102

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $129,189 5 $25,838
2014 $70,549 3 $23,516
2012 $59,694 2 $29,847
2010 $134,308 5 $26,862
2008 $51,105 2 $25,553
2006 $57,854 2 $28,927
2004 $232,680 9 $25,853
2002 $150,085 1 $150,085
2000 $120,124 1 $120,124
Total $1,005,588 30 $33,520