2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan explained

Election Name:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan
Country:	Michigan
Type:	legislative
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan
Next Year:	2016
Seats For Election:	All 14 Michigan seats to the United States House of Representatives
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Last Election1:	9
Seats1:	9
Popular Vote1:	1,466,749
Percentage1:	47.48%
Swing1:	1.86%
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election2:	5
Seats2:	5
Popular Vote2:	1,519,030
Percentage2:	49.17%
Swing2:	1.72%

The 2014 U.S. House of Representatives elections in Michigan were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, to elect the 14 members of the U.S. House of Representatives from the state of Michigan, one from each of the state's 14 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including the election of Michigan's governor, as well as the Class 2 U.S. Senate Seat.

Primary elections to determine major party nominees for the general election were held Tuesday, August 5, 2014, and the partisan filing deadline was Tuesday, April 22, 2014.^[1] The members of Congress elected at this election served in the 114th Congress. According to the Rothenberg Political Report, all of Michigan's congressional seats except for the 1st, 7th, 8th, and 11th districts were considered "safe" for the party of the incumbent.^[2]

Michigan was the only state where the party that won the most seats did not win the popular vote in the state in 2014.

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan, 2014^[3]
Party	Votes	Percentage	Seats before	Seats after	+/–
	Democratic	1,519,030	49.17%	5	5	-
	Republican	1,466,749	47.48%	9	9	-
	Libertarian	53,711	1.74%	0	0	-
	Green	23,088	0.75%	0	0	-
	Independents	14,315	0.46%	0	0	-
	U.S. Taxpayers	10,904	0.35%	0	0	-
	Natural Law	1,680	0.05%	0	0	-
Total		3,089,477	100.00%	14	14	0

District

Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan by district:^[4]

scope=col rowspan=3	District	scope=col colspan=2	Democratic	scope=col colspan=2	Republican	scope=col colspan=2	Others	scope=col colspan=2	Total	scope=col rowspan=3	Result
scope=col colspan=2 style="background:"	!	scope=col colspan=2 style="background:"	!	scope=col colspan=2	!	scope=col colspan=2
scope=col data-sort-type="number"	Votes !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	% !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	Votes !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	% !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	Votes !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	% !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	Votes !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	%
	113,263	45.28%	130,414	52.14%	6,454	2.58%	250,131	100.00%	Republican hold
	70,851	33.25%	135,568	63.63%	6,653	3.12%	213,072	100.00%	Republican hold
	84,720	39.01%	125,754	57.91%	6,691	3.08%	217,165	100.00%	Republican hold
	85,777	39.09%	123,962	56.50%	9,684	4.41%	219,423	100.00%	Republican hold
	148,182	66.71%	69,222	31.16%	4,734	2.13%	222,138	100.00%	Democratic hold
	84,391	40.38%	116,801	55.89%	7,784	3.73%	208,976	100.00%	Republican hold
	92,083	41.17%	119,564	53.45%	12,038	5.38%	223,685	100.00%	Republican hold
	102,269	42.06%	132,739	54.60%	8,117	3.34%	243,125	100.00%	Republican hold
	136,342	60.39%	81,470	36.09%	7,945	3.52%	225,757	100.00%	Democratic hold
	67,143	29.36%	157,069	68.68%	4,480	1.96%	228,692	100.00%	Republican hold
	101,681	40.47%	140,435	55.90%	9,122	3.63%	251,238	100.00%	Republican hold
	134,346	65.01%	64,716	31.32%	7,598	3.68%	206,660	100.00%	Democratic hold
	132,710	79.49%	27,234	16.31%	7,003	4.20%	166,947	100.00%	Democratic hold
	165,272	77.79%	41,801	19.67%	5,395	2.54%	212,468	100.00%	Democratic hold
Total	1,519,030	49.17%	1,466,749	47.47%	103,698	3.36%	3,089,477	100.00%

District 1

See also: Michigan's 1st congressional district.

Election Name:	2014 Michigan's 1st congressional district election
Country:	Michigan
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 1
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 1
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Dan Benishek, Official Portrait, 112th Congress.JPG
Nominee1:	Dan Benishek
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	130,414
Percentage1:	52.1%
Nominee2:	Jerry Cannon
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	113,263
Percentage2:	45.3%
Map Size:	250
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Dan Benishek
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Dan Benishek
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

The 1st district includes the entire Upper Peninsula of Michigan and part of the Lower Peninsula. The district, which makes up about 44% of the land area of the state of Michigan, is the second-largest congressional district east of the Mississippi River by land area. The incumbent was Republican Dan Benishek, who had represented the district since 2011. He was re-elected with 48% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+5.

Benishek was re-elected in 2012 with 48.14% of the total votes cast, defeating Democratic former State Representative Gary McDowell by less than 2,000 votes in a field where two third-party candidates received a combined 4.3 percent of the vote.^[5] As of September 30, 2013, Benishek had raised $676,545.98, and had $500,163.86 cash on-hand toward a presumed re-election bid.^[6]

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Dan Benishek, incumbent U.S. Representative^[7]

Eliminated in primary

• Alan Arcand, businessman, United States Air Force veteran and delegate to the 2012 Republican National Convention^[8]

Results

Democratic primary

Former Kalkaska County Sheriff Jerry Cannon was recruited by Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Lon Johnson to challenge Benishek.^[9]

Candidates

Nominee

• Jerry Cannon, retired Michigan Army National Guard Major General and former Kalkaska County Sheriff^{[9] [10] [11] [12]}

Failed to qualify

• Kevin Glover^[13]

Declined

• Gary McDowell, former state representative and nominee for this seat in 2010 & 2012

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report^[14]		November 3, 2014
align=left	Rothenberg^[15]		October 24, 2014
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball^[16]		October 30, 2014
RCP		November 2, 2014
align=left	Daily Kos Elections^[17]		November 4, 2014

Results

District 2

See also: Michigan's 2nd congressional district.

Election Name:	2014 Michigan's 2nd congressional district election
Country:	Michigan
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 2
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 2
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Bill Huizenga official congressional photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Bill Huizenga
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	135,568
Percentage1:	63.6%
Nominee2:	Dean Vanderstelt
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	70,851
Percentage2:	33.3%
Map Size:	250
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Bill Huizenga
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Bill Huizenga
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

The 2nd district is located in West Michigan. The incumbent was Republican Bill Huizenga, who had represented the district since 2011. He was re-elected with 61% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+7.

As of September 30, 2013, Huizenga had raised $537,109.30 for the 2014 election cycle, and had $402,388.39 cash on-hand available toward a presumed re-election bid.^[18]

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Bill Huizenga, incumbent U.S. Representative^[19]

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Dean Vanderstelt, retired business executive^[20]

Results

General election

Results

District 3

See also: Michigan's 3rd congressional district.

Election Name:	2014 Michigan's 3rd congressional district election
Country:	Michigan
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 3
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 3
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Justin Amash official photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Justin Amash
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	125,754
Percentage1:	57.9%
Nominee2:	Bob Goodrich
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	84,720
Percentage2:	39.0%
Map Size:	250
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Justin Amash
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Justin Amash
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

The 3rd district is located in West Michigan. The incumbent was Republican Justin Amash, who had represented the district since 2011. He was re-elected with 53% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+4.

As of September 30, 2013, Amash had raised $555,863.56 for the 2014 election cycle, and had $313,844.71 cash on-hand available toward a presumed re-election bid.^[21] In September 2013, Amash ended months of speculation regarding whether he would run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Carl Levin, choosing instead to run for re-election to his House seat.^[22] Amash faced a primary challenge from investment manager Brian Ellis.^[23] Amash defeated Ellis in the Republican primary.^[24]

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Justin Amash, incumbent U.S. Representative^{[22] [25]}

Eliminated in primary

• Brian Ellis, investment manager^{[23] [26]}

Declined

• Mark Jansen, state senator^[27]

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Justin Amash	Brian Ellis	Undecided
Strategic National^[28]	July 29, 2014	532	± 4.2%	align=center	51%	31%	18%
Strategic National^[29]	July 14, 2014	500	± 4.4%	align=center	47%	24%	29%
EPIC-MRA^[30]	June 10–11, 2014	814	± 3.5%	align=center	55%	35%	10%
Practical Political Consulting^[31]	May 27–29, 2014	472	± 4.5%	align=center	42%	23%	35%
The Polling Company^[32]	May 2014	–	–	align=center	53%	23%	22%
Basswood Research^[33]	February 6, 2014	300	± 5.6%	align=center	60%	12%	28%

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Bob Goodrich, president and CEO of Goodrich Quality Theaters^[34]

Failed to qualify

• Richard A. Abbott^[35]

Results

General election

Results

District 4

See also: Michigan's 4th congressional district.

Election Name:	2014 Michigan's 4th congressional district election
Country:	Michigan
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 4
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 4
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:John Moolenaar (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	John Moolenaar
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	123,962
Percentage1:	56.5%
Nominee2:	Jeff Holmes
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	85,777
Percentage2:	39.1%
Map Size:	250
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Dave Camp
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	John Moolenaar
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

The 4th district is located in Northern and Central Michigan. The incumbent was Republican Dave Camp, who had represented the district since 1993 and previously represented the 10th district from 1991 to 1993. He was re-elected with 63% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+5.

As of September 30, 2013, Camp had raised $1,607,226.02 for the 2014 election cycle, and had $3,198,099.13 cash on-hand available for a presumed re-election bid.^[36] In July 2013, Camp announced he was considering running for the U.S. Senate to replace the retiring incumbent Carl Levin,^[37] but then the following month announced that he would not do so.^[38] In March 2014, he announced that he would not run for re-election.^[39] State senator John Moolenaar was the winner of the Republican primary.^[40]

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• John Moolenaar, state senator^[41]

Eliminated in primary

• Peter Konetchy, software business owner^[42]
• Paul Mitchell, businessman and Finance Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party^[43]

Declined

• Darwin L. Booher, state senator^{[44] [45]}
• Brian Calley, Lieutenant Governor of Michigan (running for re-election)^{[46] [47]}
• Dave Camp, incumbent U.S. Representative^[39]
• Gary Glenn, conservative activist and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2012^[44]
• Roger Kahn, state senator^[48]
• Bill Schuette, Michigan Attorney General (running for re-election)^{[46] [49]}
• Jim Stamas, Majority Leader of the Michigan House of Representatives (running for the state senate)^{[50] [51]}

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Peter Konetchy	Paul Mitchell	John Moolenaar	Undecided
Mitchell Research^[52]	July 29–30, 2014	492	± 4.42%	9%	38%	38%	15%
Strategic National^[53]	July 29, 2014	540	± 4.2%	10.63%	align=center	35%	34%	20%
EPIC-MRA^[54]	July 12–13, 2014	802	± 3.5%	7%	align=center	50%	27%	16%

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Jeff Holmes, physician^[55]

Withdrawn

• John Barker, former Union Township Supervisor^{[56] [57]}

Declined

• James A. Barcia, former U.S. Representative^[58]
• Bill Federspiel, Saginaw County Sheriff^[44]
• Tom Hickner, Bay County Executive^[50]
• Dale Sheltrown, former state representative^[39]
• Joel Sheltrown, former state representative^[39]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report		November 3, 2014
align=left	Rothenberg		October 24, 2014
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball		October 30, 2014
RCP		November 2, 2014
align=left	Daily Kos Elections		November 4, 2014

Results

District 5

See also: Michigan's 5th congressional district.

Election Name:	2014 Michigan's 5th congressional district election
Country:	Michigan
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 5
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 5
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Dan Kildee 116th Congress.jpg
Nominee1:	Dan Kildee
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	148,182
Percentage1:	66.7%
Nominee2:	Allen Hardwick
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	69,222
Percentage2:	31.2%
Map Size:	250
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Dan Kildee
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Dan Kildee
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

The 5th district is located in Central Michigan. The incumbent was Democrat Dan Kildee, who had represented the district since 2013. He was elected with 65% of the vote in 2012, succeeding his uncle, Democrat Dale Kildee. The district has a PVI of D+10.

As of September 30, 2013, Kildee had raised $243,246.99 for the 2014 election cycle, and had $210,492.27 cash on-hand available for his re-election bid.^[59] He was unopposed in the August primary and would face Republican nominee Allen Hardwick in November.^[60]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Dan Kildee, incumbent U.S. Representative^[61]

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Allen Hardwick, computer repairman^[62]

Eliminated in primary

• Tom Whitmire, health consultant

Results

General election

Results

District 6

See also: Michigan's 6th congressional district.

Election Name:	2014 Michigan's 6th congressional district election
Country:	Michigan
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 6
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 6
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Fred Upton 113th Congress photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Fred Upton
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	116,801
Percentage1:	55.9%
Nominee2:	Paul Clements
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	84,391
Percentage2:	40.4%
Map Size:	250
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Fred Upton
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Fred Upton
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

The 6th district is located in Southwest Michigan. The incumbent was Republican Fred Upton, who had represented the district since 1993 and previously represented the 4th district from 1987 to 1993. He was re-elected with 55% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+1.

As of September 30, 2013, Upton had raised $1,205,296.00 for the 2014 election cycle, and had $893,110.90 cash on-hand available for a presumed re-election bid.^[63] Upton was challenged for the Republican primary nomination by registered nurse Jim Bussler.^[64]

Paul Clements, a professor at Western Michigan University, ran for the Democratic nomination.^[65] Upton won the Republican nomination.^[66]

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Fred Upton, incumbent U.S. Representative^[67]

Eliminated in primary

• Jim Bussler, registered nurse^{[64] [68]}

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Paul Clements, political science professor^{[65] [69]}

Results

General election

Campaign

Upton's relatively disappointing performance in 2012 (winning with 55%, the smallest margin of his career, after outspending his opponent $4 million to $294,000), Clements' strong fundraising, and outside spending on behalf of Clements prompted speculation that Upton could suffer an upset loss. Even a close win for Upton could persuade him to retire, as happened with Republican Charles E. Chamberlain, who only narrowly defeated Democrat Milton Robert Carr in 1972, retiring in 1974 to be succeeded by Carr.^[70]

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Fred Upton (R)	Paul Clements (D)	Undecided
Hamilton Campaigns (D-Clements)^[71]	October 24–26, 2014	400	± 4.9%	align=center	47%	43%	10%
Hamilton Campaigns (D-Clements)	October 2–5, 2014	–	–	align=center	50%	35%	15%
Hamilton Campaigns (D-Clements)	August 25–28, 2014	–	–	align=center	57%	37%	6%

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report		November 3, 2014
align=left	Rothenberg		October 24, 2014
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball		October 30, 2014
RCP		November 2, 2014
align=left	Daily Kos Elections		November 4, 2014

Results

District 7

See also: Michigan's 7th congressional district.

Election Name:	2014 Michigan's 7th congressional district election
Country:	Michigan
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 7
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 7
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Tim Walberg 113th Congress.jpg
Nominee1:	Tim Walberg
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	119,564
Percentage1:	53.4%
Nominee2:	Pam Byrnes
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	92,083
Percentage2:	41.2%
Map Size:	250
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Tim Walberg
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Tim Walberg
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

The 7th district is located in Southern Michigan. The incumbent was Republican Tim Walberg, who had represented the district since 2011 and previously represented the district from 2007 to 2009. He was re-elected with 53% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+3.

As of September 30, 2013, Walberg had raised $482,372.42, and had $570,160.47 cash on-hand available for a presumed re-election bid.^[72]

Attorney and former state representative Pam Byrnes was recruited by Michigan Democratic Party chairman Lon Johnson to challenge Walberg.^{[9] [73] [74]} The Rothenberg Political Report rated this race as "Republican Favored."^[2] Walberg won the Republican nomination.^[75]

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Tim Walberg, incumbent U.S. Representative^[76]

Eliminated in primary

• Douglas Radcliffe North^[77]

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Pam Byrnes, former state representative^{[9] [73] [74] [78]}

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report		November 3, 2014
align=left	Rothenberg		October 24, 2014
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball		October 30, 2014
RCP		November 2, 2014
align=left	Daily Kos Elections		November 4, 2014

Results

District 8

See also: Michigan's 8th congressional district.

Election Name:	2014 Michigan's 8th congressional district election
Country:	Michigan
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 8
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 8
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Mike Bishop official congressional photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Mike Bishop
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	132,739
Percentage1:	54.6%
Nominee2:	Eric Schertzing
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	102,269
Percentage2:	42.1%
Map Size:	250
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Mike Rogers
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Mike Bishop
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

The 8th district is located in Southern and Southeast Michigan. The incumbent was Republican Mike Rogers, who had represented the district since 2001. He was re-elected with 59% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+2.

As of September 30, 2013, Rogers had raised $869,321.02, and had $1,819,857.21 cash on-hand available for a presumed re-election bid.^[80] Rogers had considering running for the U.S. Senate,^[81] but ultimately declined,^[82] before deciding to not to seek re-election.^[83]

Rogers' retirement made the formerly "Safe Republican" district more competitive. The Rothenberg Political Report then rated this race "Republican Favored"^[84] and The Washington Post predicted a "scramble" in the race to win the seat.^[85] Mike Bishop won the Republican nomination and Eric Schertzing won the Democratic nomination to fill Camp's seat.^[86]

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Mike Bishop, former Majority Leader of the Michigan Senate and nominee for Prosecutor of Oakland County in 2012^[87]

Eliminated in primary

• Tom McMillin, state representative^[88]

Withdrawn

• Bryan Barnett, Mayor of Rochester Hills^{[89] [90]}

Declined

• Saul Anuzis, former chairman of the Michigan Republican Party and candidate for chairman of the Republican National Committee in 2009 and 2011^[91]
• Mike Bouchard, Oakland County Sheriff, former state senator, nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2006 and candidate for Governor in 2010^[88]
• Cindy Denby, state representative^[92]
• Craig DeRoche, former Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives^[93]
• Gail Haines, state representative^[94]
• Joe Hune, state senator^[95]
• Rick Jones, state senator and former Eaton County Sheriff^[84]
• Jim Marleau, state senator
• Bill Rogers, state representative and older brother of Mike Rogers^[88]
• Mike Rogers, incumbent U.S. Representative^[83]

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	class=small	Sample size	Margin of error	Saul Anuzis	Bryan Barnett	Mike Bishop	Steve Hantler	Joe Hune	Other	Undecided
Combat/Murray/Portable^[97]	March 31, 2014	884	± 3.29%	3.51%	5.66%	align=center	22.96%	1.58%	17.65%	—	align=center	48.64%

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Eric Schertzing, Ingham County Treasurer^[98]

Eliminated in primary

• Ken Darga, former state demographer^[99]
• Susan Grettenberger, associate professor and director of social work at Central Michigan University^[99]
• Jeffrey Hank, attorney^[100]

Declined

• Bob Alexander, activist and nominee for this seat in 2004 and 2008
• Virgil Bernero, Mayor of Lansing and nominee for Governor of Michigan in 2010^[101]
• Barb Byrum, Ingham County Clerk and former state representative^[102]
• Dianne Byrum, member of the Michigan State University board of trustees, former state representative, former state senator and nominee for the seat in 2000^[88]
• Mark Meadows, former state representative and former mayor of East Lansing^[103]
• Sam Singh, state representative and former mayor of East Lansing^[104]
• Peter Spadafore, President of the Lansing Board of Education^[105]
• Gretchen Whitmer, Minority Leader of the Michigan Senate^[106]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report		November 3, 2014
align=left	Rothenberg		October 24, 2014
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball		October 30, 2014
RCP		November 2, 2014
align=left	Daily Kos Elections		November 4, 2014

Results

District 9

See also: Michigan's 9th congressional district.

Election Name:	2014 Michigan's 9th congressional district election
Country:	Michigan
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 9
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 9
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Sander Levin 113th Congress.jpg
Nominee1:	Sander Levin
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	136,342
Percentage1:	60.4%
Nominee2:	George Brikho
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	81,470
Percentage2:	36.1%
Map Size:	250
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Sander Levin
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Sander Levin
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

The 9th district is located in Southeast Michigan. The incumbent was Democrat Sander Levin, who had represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 12th district from 1993 to 2013 and the 17th district from 1983 to 1993. He was re-elected with 62% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+6.

As of September 30, 2013, Levin had raised $620,167.36, and had $347,066.37 cash on-hand available for a presumed re-election bid.^[108]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Sander Levin, incumbent U.S. Representative^[109]

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• George Brikho^[110]

Withdrawn

• Greg Dildilian (running for the state house)^[111]

Results

General election

Campaign

Republican candidate George Brikho caused controversy during the campaign, by suggesting Adolf Hitler was a better leader than Hillary Clinton.^[112]

Results

District 10

Election Name:	2014 Michigan's 10th congressional district election
Country:	Michigan
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 10
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 10
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Candice Miller, official portrait, 112th Congress.jpg
Nominee1:	Candice Miller
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	157,069
Percentage1:	68.7%
Nominee2:	Chuck Stadler
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	110,112
Percentage2:	32.3%
Map Size:	250
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Candice Miller
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Candice Miller
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See also: Michigan's 10th congressional district. The 10th district is located an area of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan known as The Thumb. The incumbent wasis Republican Candice Miller, who had represented the district since 2003. She was re-elected with 69% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+6.

As of September 30, 2013, Miller had raised $395,759.26, and had $995,281.27 cash on-hand available for a presumed re-election bid.^[113] Miller declined an opportunity to run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Carl Levin, declaring her intention to seek re-election instead.^[114]

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Candice Miller, incumbent U.S. Representative^{[114] [115]}

Failed to qualify

• Don Volaric^[116]

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Chuck Stadler, accountant and nominee for this seat in 2012^[117]

Results

General election

Results

District 11

Election Name:	2014 Michigan's 11th congressional district election
Country:	Michigan
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 11
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 11
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:David Trott, official portrait, 114th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Dave Trott
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	140,435
Percentage1:	55.9%
Nominee2:	Robert L. McKenzie
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	101,681
Percentage2:	40.5%
Map Size:	250
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Kerry Bentivolio
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Dave Trott
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See also: Michigan's 11th congressional district. The 11th district is located northwest of Detroit. The incumbent was Republican Kerry Bentivolio, who had represented the district since 2013. He was elected in 2012, winning the general election with 51% of the vote but losing the special election to fill the final few weeks of Republican Thaddeus McCotter's term. The district has a PVI of R+4.

The Rothenberg Political Report rated this race "Republican Favored."^[2]

Republican primary

As of September 30, 2013, Bentivolio had raised $165,479.93, and had $38,677.61 cash on-hand available for a presumed re-election bid.^[118] Foreclosure attorney David Trott, a major campaign donor for Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign and a close friend to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, challenged Bentivolio in the Republican primary.^[119] As of September 30, 2013, Trott had raised $647,719.32, and had $452,421.31 cash on-hand available for his primary challenge.^[120] First quarter, 2014 Federal Election Commission filings showed that Trott self-funded his campaign with over $800,000 while acquiring approximately $850,000 from donors.^[121] FEC filings by Rep. Kerry Bentivolio indicated he had raised approximately $440,000 from donors.^[121]

Candidates

Nominee

• David Trott, foreclosure attorney^{[119] [122]}

Eliminated in primary

• Kerry Bentivolio, incumbent U.S. Representative^{[123] [124]}

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Kerry Bentivolio	David Trott	Undecided
EPIC-MRA	July 12–13, 2014	802	± 3.5%	31%	align=center	53%	16%
National Research Inc. (R-Trott)^[125]	June 23–24, 2014	400	± 4.9%	21%	align=center	39%	align=center	40%
MIRS^[126]	May 2014	–	–	align=center	33%	21%	align=center	46%
Murray Communications^[127]	September 10, 2013	717	± 3.66%	align=center	60%	40%	—

Results

After his defeat, Bentivolio announced that he was running a write-in campaign. He alleged that after Trott won the primary, the Trott campaign "kept up the attacks, but they expanded it beyond me. After they won the race, they continued to beat up me, my family members, as well as my staff... I put them on notice: If they didn't stop I'm probably going to end up doing a write-in campaign. And they didn't stop." The Trott campaign has denied this, saying that "nothing like that occurred." Bentivolio does not think he will win, or even "get enough votes to keep [Trott] from getting elected... all I'm concerned about is getting people who want a voice through a protest vote to do a protest vote."^[128]

Democratic primary

Robert L. McKenzie, who had worked for the United States Department of State as senior advisor, was the Democratic Party nominee. Jocelyn Benson, the Dean of Wayne State University Law School, was considering running for the seat^[129] but declined to do so in the wake of the murder of a student at Wayne State University.^[130] Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Lon Johnson said the party would field a top caliber opponent against the Republican nominee.^[9]

McKenzie would win the Democratic nomination.^{[131] [132] [133]}

Candidates

Nominee

• Bobby McKenzie, counter-terrorism specialist^{[134] [135]}

Eliminated in primary

• Anil Kumar, physician^[136]
• Bill Roberts
• Nancy Skinner, radio host, candidate for the U.S. Senate from Illinois in 2004 and nominee for Michigan's 9th congressional district in 2006^[136]

Declined

• Jocelyn Benson, Dean of Wayne State University Law School and nominee for Michigan Secretary of State in 2010^[137]

Results

General election

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	David Trott (R)	Bobby McKenzie (D)	James Tatar (L)	Kerry Bentivolio (WI)	Undecided
Mitchell Research^[139]	October 15, 2014	472	± 4.51%	align=center	47%	35%	2%	7%	10%
Tulchin Research (D-McKenzie)^[140]	August 20–24, 2013	500	± 4.38%	align=center	44%	40%	—	—	16%

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report		November 3, 2014
align=left	Rothenberg		October 24, 2014
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball		October 30, 2014
RCP		November 2, 2014
align=left	Daily Kos Elections		November 4, 2014

Results

District 12

See also: Michigan's 12th congressional district.

Election Name:	2014 Michigan's 12th congressional district election
Country:	Michigan
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 12
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 12
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Debbie Dingell 116th Congress.jpg
Nominee1:	Debbie Dingell
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	134,346
Percentage1:	65.0%
Nominee2:	Terry Bowman
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	64,716
Percentage2:	31.3%
Map Size:	250
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	John Dingell
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Debbie Dingell
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

The 12th district is located between Detroit's western suburbs and Ann Arbor. The incumbent was Democrat John Dingell, who had represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 15th district from 2003 to 2013, the 16th district from 1965 to 2003 and the 15th district from 1955 to 1965. He was re-elected with 68% of the vote in 2012 and the district had a PVI of D+15.

As of September 30, 2013, he had raised $299,148.00 and had $337,402.23 cash on-hand, but eventually chose to not seek re-election.^[141] His wife, Deborah Dingell, ran for the seat instead.^[142] She defeated Raymond Mullins for the Democratic nomination, and went on to defeat Terry Bowman in the general election. Upon her election she became the first person in history to succeed a living spouse in Congress.^[143]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Deborah Dingell, Member of the Wayne State University Board of Governors^[144]

Eliminated in primary

• Raymond Mullins

Declined

• John Dingell, incumbent U.S. Representative
• Lynn N. Rivers, former U.S. Representative^[145]
• Rebekah Warren, state senator^[146]

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Deborah Dingell	Doug Geiss	Hoon-Young Hopgood	Jeff Irwin	Rebekah Warren	Undecided
Revsix/Mainstreet Strategies^[147]	February 26–27, 2013	813	± 3.4%	align=center	51%	2%	4%	3%	16%	23%
				align=center	56%	—	—	—	22%	22%

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Terry Bowman

Withdrawn

• Stephen Farkas^[148]

Results

General election

Results

District 13

Election Name:	2014 Michigan's 13th congressional district election
Country:	Michigan
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 13
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 13
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:John Conyers official photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	John Conyers
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	132,710
Percentage1:	79.5%
Nominee2:	Jeff Gorman
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	27,234
Percentage2:	16.3%
Map Size:	250
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	John Conyers
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	John Conyers
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Michigan's 13th congressional district. The 13th district is located in Wayne County and includes much of the city of Detroit. The incumbent was Democrat John Conyers, who had represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 14th district from 1993 to 2013 and the 1st district from 1965 to 1993. He was re-elected with 83% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+34.

As of September 30, 2013, Conyers had raised $266,996.51, and had $132,515.29 cash on-hand available for a presumed re-election bid.^[149]

Democratic primary

The Wayne County Clerk determined that Conyers did not supply enough valid signatures to make the primary ballot. Conyers could have either appealed or ran as a write-in candidate.^{[150] [151]} While the Michigan Secretary of State confirmed the ruling, a federal judge ordered Conyers' name back on the ballot.^[152] Conyers defeated Horace Sheffield III for the Democratic nomination.^[153]

Candidates

Nominee

• John Conyers, incumbent U.S. Representative^[154]

Eliminated in primary

• Horace Sheffield III, pastor of the New Destiny Christian Fellowship Church^[155]

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Jeff Gorman, retired Naval Officer and commercial airline pilot

Results

General election

Results

District 14

See also: Michigan's 14th congressional district.

Election Name:	2014 Michigan's 14th congressional district election
Country:	Michigan
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 14
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 14
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Rep. Brenda Lawrence Official Portrait.jpg
Nominee1:	Brenda Lawrence
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	165,272
Percentage1:	77.8%
Nominee2:	Christina Barr
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	41,801
Percentage2:	19.7%
Map Size:	250
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Gary Peters
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Brenda Lawrence
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

The 14th district stretches from eastern Detroit westward to Farmington Hills, then north to the suburbs of Auburn Hills. The incumbent was Democrat Gary Peters, who had represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 9th district from 2009 to 2013. He was re-elected with 82% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+29.

Peters did not run for re-election; he instead ran for the United States Senate seat being vacated by retiring Democrat Carl Levin in 2014.^[156]

Brenda Lawrence won the Democratic primary on August 5, 2014.^{[157] [158]}

Christina Conyers was the only filed Republican candidate for the GOP primary.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Brenda Lawrence, Mayor of Southfield, nominee for Oakland County Executive in 2008, for lieutenant governor in 2010 and candidate for this seat in 2012^[159]

Eliminated in primary

• Hansen Clarke, former U.S. Representative^[160]
• Burgess Foster
• Rudy Hobbs, state representative^[161]

Withdrawn

• Godfrey Dillard, attorney (running for Secretary of State)^[162]
• Stephen Dunwoody^[163]
• MyKale L. "Kelly" Garrett, Lathrup Village City Councilwoman (running for state representative)^[164]
• Vincent Gregory, state senator (running for re-election)^[165]
• Bert Johnson, state senator (running for re-election)^[166]
• Jessica Lynn McCall, former staffer for Jennifer Granholm and former Department of Health and Human Services employee^{[167] [168]}
• Maurice Morton, attorney and businessman^[169]

Declined

• Gary Peters, incumbent U.S. Representative (running for the U.S. Senate)

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Hansen Clarke	Burgess Foster	Rudy Hobbs	Brenda Lawrence	Undecided
Mitchell Research^[170]	July 28–29, 2014	–	–	25%	2%	align=center	38%	22%	13%
EPIC-MRA	July 12–13, 2014	802	± 3.5%	align=center	39%	4%	20%	28%	9%
Lake Research Partners (D-Lawrence)^[171]	June 3–5, 2014	400	± 4.9%	27%	0%	6%	align=center	35%	32%
Target Insyght^[172]	May 20–22, 2014	400	± 5%	align=center	32%	5%	8%	22%	align=center	33%

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Christina Conyers (withdrew after primary win)^[174]

Results

Replacement nominee

• Christina Barr

General election

Results

See also

• 2014 United States House of Representatives elections
• 2014 United States elections

External links

• U.S. House elections in Michigan, 2014 at Ballotpedia
• Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets

Notes and References

1. Web site: Public Act 276 of 2012. Michigan Legislative Website. June 27, 2012. November 27, 2012.
2. Web site: House Ratings. March 28, 2014.
3. Web site: Election Statistics: 1920 to Present | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives.
4. Web site: Haas. Karen L.. Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2014. Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. October 28, 2019. March 9, 2015.
5. Web site: 2012 Official Michigan General Election Results: 1st District Representative in Congress . January 4, 2013 . August 9, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130412112146/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/12GEN/06001000.html . April 12, 2013 . dead . mdy-all .
6. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Benishek for Congress, Inc.. https://archive.today/20131024162318/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00476325/892187/. dead. October 24, 2013. Federal Election Commission. October 15, 2013. October 24, 2013.
7. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Benishek for Congress Inc.. Federal Election Commission. January 7, 2013. October 25, 2013.
8. News: Iron County man announces bid for First Congressional District seat. Iron Mountain Daily News. Younk. Nikki. January 14, 2014. January 15, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140116112130/http://www.ironmountaindailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/544110/Iron-County-man-announces-bid-for-First-Congressional-District-seat.html. January 16, 2014. dead.
9. News: Brian Dickerson: Can mainstream GOP warm to Michigan's accidental congressman?. Detroit Free Press. Dickerson. Brian. August 9, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130814013005/http://www.freep.com/article/20130809/COL04/308090023/ . August 14, 2013 . dead.
10. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Cannon for Congress. Federal Election Commission. August 6, 2013. October 25, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303225346/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/870/13031104870/13031104870.pdf#navpanes=0. March 3, 2016. dead.
11. News: Retired general, Gitmo commander Jerry Cannon to challenge Dan Benishek for U.S. House seat in 2014. MLive Media Group. Klug. Fritz. August 6, 2013. December 3, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20211201073602/https://www.mlive.com/politics/2013/08/retired_general_jerry_cannon_t.html. December 1, 2021. live.
12. Web site: 2014 Official Michigan Primary Election Results - 1st District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position. November 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141127071954/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06001000.html. November 27, 2014. dead.
13. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Committee to Elect Kevin Glover. Federal Election Commission. January 7, 2013. October 24, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304000857/http://images.nictusa.com/pdf/600/13031000600/13031000600.pdf#navpanes=0. March 4, 2016. dead.
14. Web site: 2014 House Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 . House: Race Ratings . Cook Political Report . November 3, 2014.
15. Web site: 2014 House Ratings (October 24, 2014) . House Ratings . The Rothenberg Political Report . October 24, 2014.
16. Web site: 2014 House . Sabato's Crystal Ball . April 10, 2014 . April 11, 2014.
17. Web site: Daily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2014 . Daily Kos Elections . November 4, 2014.
18. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Huizenga for Congress, Inc.. https://archive.today/20131024183242/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00459297/891161/. dead. October 24, 2013. Federal Election Commission. October 14, 2013. October 24, 2013.
19. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Huizenga for Congress, Inc.. Federal Election Commission. April 19, 2013. October 25, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303213638/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/698/13961744698/13961744698.pdf#navpanes=0. March 3, 2016. dead.
20. News: Democratic Candidate Announces For Michigan Second Congressional District. 7 April 2014. WHTC. 5 March 2014.
21. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Amash for Congress. https://archive.today/20131024183324/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00476291/891961/. dead. October 24, 2013. Federal Election Commission. October 15, 2013. October 24, 2013.
22. News: McMillin. Zane. Rep. Justin Amash nixes 2014 Senate run. September 17, 2013. September 19, 2013. Grand Rapids Press.
23. News: Krietz. Andrew. West Michigan businessman Brian Ellis announces run against Rep. Justin Amash. October 8, 2013. October 8, 2013. Grand Rapids Press.
24. Web site: 2014 Official Michigan Primary Election Results - 3rd District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position. November 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141129024537/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06003000.html. November 29, 2014. dead.
25. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Amash for Congress. Federal Election Commission. January 10, 2013. October 25, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304001540/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/493/13960116493/13960116493.pdf#navpanes=0. March 4, 2016. dead.
26. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Brian Ellis for Congress. Federal Election Commission. October 22, 2013. October 25, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303211656/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/862/13031132862/13031132862.pdf#navpanes=0. March 3, 2016. dead.
27. Web site: Senator Jansen decides against congressional run . WZZM. November 22, 2013 . May 28, 2014.
28. https://www.scribd.com/doc/235569684/MI-03-Strategic-National-July-2014 Strategic National
29. http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2014/07/new_poll_gives_rep_justin_amas.html Strategic National
30. http://www.freep.com/article/20140616/NEWS06/306160169/Amash-leads-Ellis-poll-Michigan?wpisrc=nl_rdin EPIC-MRA
31. http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2014/06/poll_rep_justin_amash_leads_pr.html Practical Political Consulting
32. http://www.politico.com/morningscore/0514/morningscore14102.html The Polling Company
33. http://images.politico.com/global/2014/02/10/mi-3_club_for_growth_survey.html Basswood Research
34. News: G.R. Democrat to challenge Amash. WZZM. April 9, 2014. April 9, 2014.
35. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Richard Abbott for Congress. Federal Election Commission. November 16, 2012. October 24, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303233303/http://images.nictusa.com/pdf/876/12030952876/12030952876.pdf#navpanes=0. March 3, 2016. dead.
36. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Dave Camp for Congress. https://archive.today/20131024185423/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00347476/891740/. dead. October 24, 2013. Federal Election Commission. October 15, 2013. October 24, 2013.
37. News: Dave Camp weighing Michigan Senate bid . . John Breshnahan . Jake Sherman . July 30, 2013 . August 9, 2013.
38. News: Dave Camp will not run for U.S. Senate. Bay City Times. Klug. Fritz. August 16, 2013 . August 16, 2013.
39. News: Dave Camp to retire after his current term. The Washington Post. March 31, 2014 . March 31, 2014.
40. Web site: 2014 Official Michigan Primary Election Results - 4th District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position. November 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141129024542/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06004000.html. November 29, 2014. dead.
41. News: Moolenaar to run for Congressional seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Dave Camp. Midland Daily News. April 1, 2014. April 1, 2014.
42. News: Roscommon Republican Peter Konetchy to challenge Dave Camp for Michigan congressional seat. Saginaw News. Tower. Mark. July 23, 2013 . August 9, 2013.
43. News: Tower. Mark. Saginaw County businessman Paul Mitchell enters race for Congressman Dave Camp's seat. 8 April 2014. The Saginaw News. 7 April 2014.
44. News: The race begins for Dave Camp's seat. The Hill. Cameron Joseph. April 1, 2014. April 1, 2014.
45. News: State Sen. Darwin Booher won't run for Dave Camp's seat in Congress. MLive. Mark Tower. April 10, 2014. May 28, 2014.
46. News: Dave Camp's retiring. Republicans are still favored to hold his seat.. The Washington Post. Sean Sullivan. April 1, 2014. April 1, 2014.
47. News: Tea party leader Wes Nakagiri tries again, gets signatures to challenge Lt. Gov. Brian Calley. MLive. Jonathan Oosting. May 5, 2014. May 28, 2014.
48. News: State Sen. Roger Kahn (R-Saginaw .... Gongwer News Service. Twitter. March 31, 2014. April 2, 2014.
49. News: Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette continues campaign trail at Bay County Republicans dinner. MLive. Andrew Dodson. April 9, 2014. May 28, 2014.
50. News: Rep. Dave Camp of Midland won't run for re-election. Detroit Free Press. March 31, 2014. April 1, 2014.
51. News: State Rep. Jim Stamas, R-Midland, announces Michigan Senate campaign. MLive. Mark Tower. April 2, 2014. May 28, 2014.
52. https://www.scribd.com/doc/235569685/MI-04-Mitchell-Research-July-29-30-2014 Mitchell Research
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55. News: Alma physician poised to battle for Camp's seat. Morning Sun. April 15, 2014. April 23, 2014.
56. News: John Barker withdraws as Jeff Holmes makes run as Democrat for 4th Congressional District. Midland Daily News. April 14, 2014. April 23, 2014.
57. News: Democrat John Barker vying for Cong. Dave Camp's seat. Gladwin County Record & Beaverton Clarion. April 8, 2014. April 9, 2014.
58. Web site: News - Battle Creek Enquirer - battlecreekenquirer.com. Battle Creek Enquirer. November 16, 2014.
59. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Friends of Dan Kildee. https://archive.today/20131024162348/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00499947/891299/. dead. October 24, 2013. Federal Election Commission. October 15, 2013. October 24, 2013.
60. Web site: 2014 Official Michigan Primary Election Results - 5th District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position. November 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141129024533/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06005000.html. November 29, 2014. dead.
61. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Friends of Dan Kildee. Federal Election Commission. May 29, 2013. October 25, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304001137/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/441/13962720441/13962720441.pdf#navpanes=0. March 4, 2016. dead.
62. http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2014/04/two_republicans_--_one_near_on.html#incart_river_default Republican making Flint Congressional run 60 miles away from his home | MLive.com
63. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Upton For All of Us. https://archive.today/20131024191016/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00200584/891779/. dead. October 24, 2013. Federal Election Commission. October 15, 2013. October 24, 2013.
64. News: Dowagiac's Jim Bussler to challenge U.S. Rep. Fred Upton in Republican Primary. Kalamazoo Gazette. Zipp. Yvonne. September 17, 2013. October 11, 2013.
65. News: Western Michigan University professor Paul Clements to seek Democratic nomination for Congress in 2014. Kalamazoo Gazette. Zipp. Yvonne. March 21, 2013. October 3, 2013.
66. Web site: 2014 Official Michigan Primary Election Results - 6th District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position. November 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141106015705/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06006000.html. November 6, 2014. dead.
67. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Upton For All of Us. Federal Election Commission. November 7, 2012. October 25, 2013.
68. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Committee to Elect Jim Bussler. Federal Election Commission. August 12, 2013. October 25, 2013.
69. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Committee to Elect Paul Clements. Federal Election Commission. January 9, 2013. October 25, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222229/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/747/13031001747/13031001747.pdf#navpanes=0. March 3, 2016. dead.
70. News: Quietly, a Michigan U.S. House race provides suspense . Toledo Blade . Jack Lessenberry . October 24, 2014 . October 24, 2014.
71. http://www.eclectablog.com/2014/10/paul-clements-surges-now-in-a-dead-heat-with-fred-upton-in-mi-06.html Hamilton Campaigns (D-Clements)
72. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Walberg for Congress. https://archive.today/20131024195825/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00390724/891300/. dead. October 24, 2013. Federal Election Commission. October 15, 2013. October 24, 2013.
73. News: Pam Byrnes announces she will run against Tim Walberg for Congress. Ann Arbor News. Stanton. Ryan J.. July 18, 2013. August 9, 2013.
74. Web site: House Democrats Land Michigan Recruit #MI07. RollCall.com. Abby Livingston. July 18, 2013. October 24, 2013. July 21, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130721073022/http://atr.rollcall.com/embargo-630am-house-democrats-land-michigan-recruit/. dead.
75. Web site: 2014 Official Michigan Primary Election Results - 7th District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position. November 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20150209022446/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06007000.html. February 9, 2015. dead.
76. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Walberg for Congress. Federal Election Commission. May 30, 2013. October 25, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303221001/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/434/13962722434/13962722434.pdf#navpanes=0. March 3, 2016. dead.
77. http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/candlist/14PRI/14PRI_CL.HTM 2014 Official Michigan Primary Candidate Listing
78. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Pam Byrnes for Congress. Federal Election Commission. July 18, 2013. October 25, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222841/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/420/13031092420/13031092420.pdf#navpanes=0. March 3, 2016. dead.
79. https://www.scribd.com/doc/176933053/MI-07-DCCC-IVR-Oct-2013 DCCC (D)
80. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Rogers For Congress. Federal Election Commission. October 15, 2013. October 24, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20141101081338/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00343863/892004/. November 1, 2014. dead.
81. Web site: Mike Rogers, Michigan Republican Congressman, Mulls Senate Bid. May 22, 2013. May 24, 2013. Huffington Post. Cassata. Donna.
82. News: U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers won't run for Senate seat. Detroit Free Press. Spangler. Todd. June 14, 2013. October 24, 2013.
83. Web site: Rogers says decision 'tough' to not seek re-election; calls Washington climate 'dangerous'. The Detroit News. March 28, 2014. March 31, 2014.
84. Web site: Ratings Change: Michigan's 8th District. Roll Call. March 28, 2014. March 31, 2014.
85. News: Rogers's retirement sets off scramble for Michigan seat. Here are the ones to watch.. The Washington Post. March 28, 2014. March 31, 2014.
86. Web site: 2014 Official Michigan Primary Election Results - 8th District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position. November 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141129024532/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06008000.html. November 29, 2014. dead.
87. Web site: Bishop in the GOP race to replace U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers. Macomb Daily Elections. March 31, 2014. March 31, 2014.
88. Web site: Tom McMillin for Congress. Candidate Facebook Page. April 7, 2014. April 11, 2014.
89. Web site: Mike Rogers replacements are lining up. Crain's Detroit Business. March 30, 2014. March 31, 2014.
90. News: Rochester Hills mayor drops campaign for Congress. 26 April 2014. Associated Press. 25 April 2014.
91. Web site: Congress MI-8: I'm out for .... Saul Anuzis. Twitter. April 2, 2014. April 2, 2014.
92. Web site: Hune considers run for Congress. Livingston Daily. March 29, 2014. March 31, 2014.
93. Web site: Mike Rogers of Michigan to Retire (Updated). Roll Call. March 28, 2014. March 31, 2014.
94. Web site: Rogers retirement 'sets off a scramble'. The Detroit News. March 28, 2014. March 31, 2014.
95. Web site: Hune won't run for Congress. Livingston Daily. April 10, 2014. April 13, 2014.
96. http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20140723/ELECTIONS/307230004/-1/RSS EPIC-MRA
97. https://www.scribd.com/doc/215696847/Bishop-Leads-Hune-Among-Republicans-in-Race-to-Replace-Rogers Combat/Murray/Portable
98. Web site: New face in race to replace Rogers. Livingston Daily. April 15, 2014. April 17, 2014.
99. Web site: Second Democrat announces run against U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers. The Morning Sun. February 26, 2014. March 31, 2014.
100. http://www.mlive.com/lansing-news/index.ssf/2014/04/whos_in_whos_out_see_candidate.html Who's in, who's out: See candidates who've filed for Congress; no primaries for US Senate, governor | MLive.com
101. Web site: Virg Bernero won't run for 8th Congressional seat. Lansing State Journal. April 3, 2014. April 4, 2014.
102. Web site: Democrats Lose Recruit for Mike Rogers Seat. Roll Call. Livingston. Abby. April 8, 2014. April 8, 2014.
103. Web site: Flattered by all the text messages etc that urged .... Mark Meadows. March 29, 2014. April 1, 2014.
104. Web site: Rep. Singh Announces He's Not Running For Congress. WLNS. March 31, 2014. April 1, 2014.
105. Web site: This morning's news certainly .... Peter Spadafore. March 28, 2014. March 31, 2014.
106. http://www.freep.com/article/20140328/NEWS15/303280052/U-S-Rep-Mike-Rogers-will-not-run-for-reelection | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
107. https://www.scribd.com/doc/238711991/MI-08-GBA-Strategies-for-Eric-Schertzing-Aug-2014 GBA Strategies (D-Schertzing)
108. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Levin For Congress. https://archive.today/20131024202958/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00156612/891131/. dead. October 24, 2013. Federal Election Commission. October 14, 2013. October 24, 2013.
109. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Levin For Congress. Federal Election Commission. January 23, 2013. October 25, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303214314/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/457/13940061457/13940061457.pdf#navpanes=0. March 3, 2016. dead.
110. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Committee to Elect George Brikho. Federal Election Commission. April 9, 2013. October 24, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303235731/http://images.nictusa.com/pdf/600/13031052600/13031052600.pdf#navpanes=0. March 3, 2016. dead.
111. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Dildilian for Congress. Federal Election Commission. October 17, 2013. October 24, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303212429/http://images.nictusa.com/pdf/909/13031123909/13031123909.pdf#navpanes=0. March 3, 2016. dead.
112. http://www.dailypaul.com/316454/george-brikho-thinks-hitler-is-a-better-person-than-hillary-clinton-brikho-is-running-for-us-congress-in-michigan George Brikho thinks Hitler is a better person than Hillary Clinton. Brikho is running for US Congress in Michigan | Peace . Gold . LOVE
113. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Candice Miller for Congress. https://archive.today/20131024202958/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00156612/891131/. dead. October 24, 2013. Federal Election Commission. October 14, 2013. October 24, 2013.
114. News: U.S. Rep. Candice Miller says she will not seek Levin's seat. Detroit Free Press. Spangler. Todd. March 8, 2013. October 24, 2013.
115. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Candice Miller for Congress. Federal Election Commission. January 15, 2013. October 25, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222025/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/263/13940039263/13940039263.pdf#navpanes=0. March 3, 2016. dead.
116. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Committee to Elect Don Volaric. Federal Election Commission. July 12, 2013. October 24, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303231448/http://images.nictusa.com/pdf/177/13941115177/13941115177.pdf#navpanes=0. March 3, 2016. dead.
117. Web site: About Chuck. 7 April 2014.
118. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Bentivolio for Congress. https://archive.today/20131024221106/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00541003/892224/. dead. October 24, 2013. Federal Election Commission. October 15, 2013. October 24, 2013.
119. News: Oakland County lawyer, fundraiser launches bid to unseat Bentivolio. Detroit News. Schultz. Marissa. September 4, 2013. September 4, 2013.
120. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Trott for Congress, Inc.. https://archive.today/20131024221120/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00548941/891937/. dead. October 24, 2013. Federal Election Commission. October 15, 2013. October 24, 2013.
121. Web site: Committee/Candidate Search. November 16, 2014.
122. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Trott for Congress, Inc.. Federal Election Commission. September 5, 2013. October 25, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304023613/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/194/13031113194/13031113194.pdf#navpanes=0. March 4, 2016. dead.
123. News: Birmingham's David Wolkinson Joins Bentivolio Re-Election Campaign. Birmingham Patch. Aisner. Ari. October 24, 2013. December 2, 2013.
124. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Bentivolio for Congress. Federal Election Commission. April 16, 2013. October 25, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303235057/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/535/13961647535/13961647535.pdf#navpanes=0. March 3, 2016. dead.
125. https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/211004-poll-bentivolio-lags-gop-challenger-by-14-points/ National Research Inc. (R-Trott)
126. http://mirsnews.com/login.php?referrer=alert.php%3Falert_id%3D1782%26printable%3D1 MIRS
127. http://birmingham.patch.com/groups/elections/p/trott-trails-bentivolio-in-first-poll-of-11th-district-race Murray Communications
128. Web site: Kerry Bentivolio to Wage Write-In Campaign . Roll Call . October 2, 2014 . October 3, 2014 . October 5, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141005191018/http://atr.rollcall.com/elections-2014-kerry-bentivolio-write-in-campaign/ . dead .
129. News: Livingston. Abby. Democrats Recruiting Challenger to Bentivolio in Michigan. Roll Call. October 16, 2013. October 16, 2013.
130. News: Livingston. Abby. Democrats Lose Top Recruit to Challenge Bentivolio (Updated). Roll Call. December 3, 2013. December 4, 2013. December 7, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131207082906/http://atr.rollcall.com/democrats-lose-top-recruit-to-challenge-bentivolio/. dead.
131. Web site: 2014 Official Michigan Primary Election Results - 11th District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position. November 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20150709031249/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06011000.html. July 9, 2015. dead. mdy-all.
132. http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140805/POLITICS01/308050103/Challenger-Dave-Trott-defeats-U-S-Rep-Kerry-Bentivolio?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE
133. Web site: Michigan news - Detroit Free Press - freep.com. Detroit Free Press. November 16, 2014.
134. News: Ex-State Department official Bobby McKenzie seeks to unseat Kerry Bentivolio. Detroit Free Press. Egan. Paul. October 24, 2013. October 24, 2013.
135. News: Counter-terrorism expert seeks Rep. Bentivolio's seat. Detroit News. Heinlein. Gary. October 24, 2013. October 24, 2013.
136. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Kumar for Congress. Federal Election Commission. September 5, 2013. October 24, 2013.
137. News: WSU law school dean Benson will not run for Congress. Detroit News. Shepardson. David. December 3, 2013. December 3, 2013.
138. http://www.sandhira.com/blog/dr-anil-kumar-in-lead-for-united-states-congress-11th-district-congressional-seat-in-democratic-primary# Target-Insyght
139. http://www.realclearpolitics.com/docs/2014/Mitchell_MI11_101814.pdf Mitchell Research
140. https://www.scribd.com/doc/238779387/MI-11-Tulchin-Research-for-Bobby-McKenzie-Aug-2014 Tulchin Research (D-McKenzie)
141. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 3 for John D. Dingell for Congress. https://archive.today/20131024223134/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00002600/891894/. dead. October 24, 2013. Federal Election Commission. October 15, 2013. October 24, 2013.
142. http://www.freep.com/article/20140225/NEWS06/302250105/debbie-john-dingell-campaign-michigan Debbie Dingell to announce run for husband's U.S. House seat | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
143. http://blogs.rollcall.com/hawkings/debbie-dingell-eyes-a-curious-glass-ceiling-in-readying-house-run/ Debbie Dingell Looks to Succeed John Dingell in Michigan
144. https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2014/02/25/debbie-dingell-to-run-for-house-seat-being-vacated-by-john-dingell/?wpisrc=al_politics_p Debbie Dingell to run for House seat being vacated by John Dingell
145. http://atr.rollcall.com/will-debbie-dingell-succeed-her-husband-in-congress/ Will Debbie Dingell Succeed Her Husband in Congress? | At the Races
146. Web site: Archived copy . March 10, 2014 . March 10, 2014 . https://archive.today/20140310200008/http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20140307/NEWS01/303070024/State-Sen-Rebekah-Warren-not-running-Dingell-seat?nclick_check=1 . dead .
147. https://web.archive.org/web/20140303190454/http://freepdfhosting.com/ff0ce52df4.pdf Revsix/Mainstreet Strategies
148. News: Schultz. Marisa. Rochester Hills mayor pulls out of race for Congress. 26 April 2014. The Detroit News. 25 April 2014.
149. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Conyers for Congress. https://archive.today/20131024224641/http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00409797/891532/. dead. October 24, 2013. Federal Election Commission. October 15, 2013. October 24, 2013.
150. http://www.freep.com/article/20140509/NEWS06/305090155/Rep-John-Conyers-Wayne-County-clerk-ballot Rep. John Conyers falls far short of signatures needed for August ballot, clerk says | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
151. https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2014/05/13/wait-john-conyers-might-not-qualify-for-the-ballot-after-50-years-in-office/ Wait, John Conyers was ruled ineligible for the ballot after 50 years in office?
152. http://www.freep.com/article/20140523/NEWS01/305230097/John-Conyers-challenge-primary-ballot Conyers camp celebrates federal judge's ruling putting him on ballot | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
153. Web site: 2014 Official Michigan Primary Election Results - 13th District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position Files In WAYNE County. November 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20150209022451/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06013000.html. February 9, 2015. dead.
154. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Conyers for Congress. Federal Election Commission. December 13, 2012. October 25, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303220927/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/860/12963716860/12963716860.pdf#navpanes=0. March 3, 2016. dead.
155. Web site: Rev. Horace Sheffield gearing up to challenge Congressman John Conyers. Freep.com. February 19, 2014. February 20, 2014.
156. News: Congressman Gary Peters to run for retiring Sen. Carl Levin's seat in 2014. Detroit Free Press. Spangler. Todd. May 1, 2013. May 24, 2013.
157. Web site: 2014 Official Michigan Primary Election Results - 14th District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position. November 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141129024535/http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/14PRI/06014000.html. November 29, 2014. dead.
158. Web site: Lawrence declares victory over Hobbs in tight race to replace Peters | the Detroit News . August 6, 2014 . August 8, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140808070416/http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140805/POLITICS01/308050107/Lawrence-declares-victory-over-Hobbs-tight-race-replace-Peters . dead .
159. Web site: Southfield Mayor: Detroit, don't drop dead. Detroit News. January 23, 2014. January 24, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140202145558/http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140123/OPINION01/301230003. February 2, 2014. dead. mdy-all.
160. Web site: Ex-Rep. Hansen Clarke seeking a comeback . The Hill. April 22, 2014. April 23, 2014.
161. Web site: Southfield State Rep. Rudy Hobbs to run for Peters' congressional seat. Detroit Free Press. Spangler. Todd. May 15, 2013. May 24, 2013.
162. Web site: Detroit attorney may run for Attorney General. WHTC. January 27, 2014.
163. Web site: FEC Disclosure Form 2 for Exploratory Committee of Dunwoody for Congress. Federal Election Commission. August 22, 2013. October 25, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303214446/http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/668/13031111668/13031111668.pdf#navpanes=0. March 3, 2016. dead.
164. Web site: Kelly Garrett. April 15, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140417234043/http://voteforkellygarrett.com/. April 17, 2014. dead.
165. Web site: Two Republicans definitely in race to succeed Mike Rogers. Livingston Daily. April 1, 2014. April 1, 2014.
166. Web site: State Sen. Bert Johnson opts for re-election over congressional bid. Detroit Free Press. Spangler. Todd. April 14, 2014. April 14, 2014.
167. Web site: McCall jumps into Michigan 14th Congressional District race. Oakland Press Politics. September 17, 2013. April 15, 2014.
168. Web site: Vote Jessica McCall. Facebook. April 15, 2014.
169. Web site: Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence to announce congressional run. Detroit Free Press. January 28, 2014. April 15, 2014.
170. https://www.scribd.com/doc/235569687/MI-14-Mitchell-Research-for-GOAL-PAC-July-2014 Mitchell Research
171. http://www.pdf-archive.com/2014/06/13/imp-breaking-new-mi-14-poll/preview/page/1/ Lake Research Partners (D-Lawrence)
172. http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2014/05/former_rep_hansen_clarke_leads.html Target Insyght
173. https://web.archive.org/web/20140126135817/http://wchbnewsdetroit.com/3074100/southfield-mayor-brenda-lawrence-tops-mi-14-poll-to-replace-u-s-rep-gary-peters/ Lake Research Partners (D-Lawrence)
174. Web site: Michigan news - Detroit Free Press - freep.com. Detroit Free Press. November 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140917051556/http://www.freep.com/article/20140912/NEWS06/309120188/. September 17, 2014. dead. mdy-all.