2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan
The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan were held on November 8, 2022, to elect representatives for the thirteen seats in Michigan. The deadline for candidates to file for the August 2 primary was April 19. The congressional makeup prior to the election was seven Democrats and seven Republicans. However, after the 2020 census, Michigan lost one congressional seat. Democrats won a majority of seats in the state for the first time since 2008 [United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan|2008]. This can be partly attributed to the decrease in the number of districts, which resulted in two Republican incumbents – Bill Huizenga and Fred Upton – in the new 4th district. Redistricting also played a part in shifting partisan lean of the districts which favored the Democrats overall, including in the 3rd district, which Democrats were able to flip with a margin of victory of 13 points. That was made possible by a non-partisan citizens' commission drawing the new political boundaries instead of the Michigan legislature after a 2018 ballot proposal was approved.
District 1
The 1st district covers the Upper Peninsula and the northern part of the Lower Peninsula, including Traverse City. The incumbent was Republican Jack Bergman, who was re-elected with 61.6% of the vote in 2020. The winner was Jack Bergman.Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jack Bergman, incumbent U.S. representative
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Bob Lorinser, physician
Results
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Results
District 2
The 2nd district runs along the eastern shoreline of Lake Michigan from Manistee to northern Muskegon County, includes parts of the Grand Rapids suburbs in Kent county, and parts of Central Michigan, including Mount Pleasant and western Midland County. Due to redistricting, the incumbent was Republican John Moolenaar of the 4th congressional district, who was re-elected with 65.0% of the vote in 2020. The winner was John Moolenaar.Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- John Moolenaar, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
- Tom Norton, veteran
Endorsements
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jerry Hilliard, nominee for Michigan's 4th congressional district in 2020 [United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 4|2020]
Results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 3
The 3rd district is based in western Michigan, and includes Grand Rapids, Muskegon, and parts of Ottawa County. The incumbent was Republican Peter Meijer, who was elected with 53.0% of the vote in 2020, but lost in the primary to pro-Trump candidate John Gibbs on August 2, 2022; as he was one of ten House Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump after the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.In the final days of the primary, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee bought $425,000 in TV ads that ostensibly attacked Gibbs but were in fact designed to boost Gibbs' standing among pro-Trump Republican primary voters. The strategy—controversial within the Democratic Party—was based on the idea that Gibbs would be the weaker opponent in the general election, giving the Democrats an opportunity to win the 3rd district seat, which following the 2020 redistricting cycle had shifted from a Republican-leaning district to a swing district. Democrat Hillary Scholten flipped the district, winning by 12.93%. In flipping the district to the Democratic side, Scholten became the first Democratic member of Congress from the area since 1977.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- John Gibbs, former Assistant Secretary of United States [Department of Housing and Urban Development|Housing and Urban Development] for Community Planning and Development and software engineer
Eliminated in primary
- Peter Meijer, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Polling
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Hillary Scholten, attorney and nominee for Michigan's 3rd congressional district in 2020 United States [House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 3|2020]
Results
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Polling
Peter Meijer vs. Hillary Scholten| Poll source | Date administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Peter Meijer | Hillary Scholten | Undecided |
| Public Policy Polling | May 25–26, 2022 | 676 | ± 3.8% | 37% | 39% | 24% |
Results
District 4
The 4th district is based in southwestern Michigan, and includes the cities of Kalamazoo and Holland. Due to redistricting, there were two incumbents in this district – Republican Bill Huizenga of the 2nd congressional district, who was re-elected with 59.2% of the vote in 2020, and Republican Fred Upton of the 6th congressional district, who was re-elected with 55.8% of the vote in 2020. Upton announced that he would be retiring at the end of his term. The winner was Bill Huizenga.Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Bill Huizenga, incumbent U.S. representative
Withdrawn
- Steve Carra, state representative ''''
Declined
- Fred Upton, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Joseph Alfonso, member of the Michigan State Plumbing Board, non-profit treasurer, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran
Withdrawn
- Chris Glasser
Endorsements
Results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 5
The 5th district runs along Michigan's entire southern border with Indiana and Ohio and includes the cities of Three Rivers, Jackson, and Monroe. Due to redistricting, the incumbent was Republican Tim Walberg of the 7th congressional district, who was re-elected with 58.8% of the vote in 2020. The winner was Tim Walberg.Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Tim Walberg, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
- Sherry O'Donnell, osteopathic physician
Endorsements
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Bart Goldberg, attorney
Results
General election
Endorsements
Predictions
Results
District 6
The 6th district is based in southeastern Michigan, taking in Washtenaw County, parts of Wayne and Oakland counties, including the cities of Ann Arbor, Canton, Novi, and Ypsilanti. Due to redistricting, the incumbent was Democrat Debbie Dingell of the 12th congressional district, who was re-elected with 66.4% of the vote in 2020. The winner was Debbie Dingell.Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Debbie Dingell, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Whittney Williams, auto show product specialist and candidate for Michigan's 11th congressional district in 2020 [United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan#District 11|2020]
Eliminated in primary
- Hima Kolanagireddy, businesswoman
Results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 7
The 7th district is based around the Lansing–East Lansing metropolitan area, but also includes Livingston County and a small part of Oakland County. Due to redistricting, the incumbent was Democrat Elissa Slotkin of the 8th congressional district, who was re-elected with 50.9% of the vote in 2020.In 2018, total campaign spending for the seat won by Slotkin drew the highest amount for a U.S. House seat in Michigan's history. In October 2022, the Slotkin–Barrett race was the most expensive House race nationwide. The winner was Elissa Slotkin.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Elissa Slotkin, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Tom Barrett, state senator from the 24th district
Declined
- John James, businessman, former U.S. Army captain and Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2018 [United States Senate election in Michigan|2018] and 2020
- Paul Junge, former news anchor for FOX 47 News, former external affairs director at ICE, and nominee for Michigan's 8th congressional district in 2020 ''''
Endorsements
Results
General election
Predictions
Post-primary endorsements
Polling
Aggregate polls| Source of poll aggregation | Dates administered | Dates updated | Elissa Slotkin | Tom Barrett | Undecided | Margin |
| FiveThirtyEight | April 10 – November 2, 2022 | November 3, 2022 | 47.7% | 44.3% | 8.0% | Slotkin +3.4 |
Graphical summary
| Poll source | Date administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Elissa Slotkin | Tom Barrett | Other | Undecided |
| Mitchell Research | November 2, 2022 | 402 | ± 4.9% | 48% | 48% | – | 4% |
| The Glengariff Group, Inc. | October 18–20, 2022 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 47% | 41% | 4% | 8% |
| Target Insyght | September 12–14, 2022 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 56% | 38% | – | 6% |
| Cygnal | June 14–16, 2022 | 400 | ± 4.7% | 44% | 46% | – | 10% |
| Slingshot Strategies | April 10–15, 2022 | 600 | ± 4.0% | 40% | 34% | 4% | 19% |
Generic Democrat vs. generic Republican
| Poll source | Date administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Generic Democrat | Generic Republican | Other | Undecided |
| Cygnal | June 14–16, 2022 | 400 | ± 4.7% | 39% | 50% | – | 10% |
| Slingshot Strategies | April 10–15, 2022 | 600 | ± 4.0% | 39% | 39% | 4% | 16% |
| Cygnal | November 17–18, 2021 | 414 | ± 4.8% | 41% | 51% | – | 8% |
Results
District 8
The 8th district centers around the Saginaw Bay and includes the cities of Flint, Saginaw, Bay City, and Midland. Due to redistricting, the incumbent was Democrat Dan Kildee of the 5th congressional district, who was re-elected with 54.5% of the vote in 2020. The winner was Dan Kildee.Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Dan Kildee, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Paul Junge, former news anchor for FOX 47 News, former external affairs director at ICE, and nominee for Michigan's 8th congressional district in 2020
Eliminated in primary
- Candice Miller, retired businesswoman
- Matthew Seely, businessman
Failed to qualify
- Bryan Trouten
Declined
- Bill Schuette, former Michigan attorney general and Republican nominee for Michigan governor in 2018
Endorsements
Results
Independent and third-party candidates
Libertarian Party
Presumptive nominee
- David Canny
General election
Endorsements
Predictions
Polling
Results
District 9
The 9th district is based in The Thumb region, including Port Huron as well as the northern Detroit exurbs in Oakland and Macomb counties. Due to redistricting, the incumbent was Republican Lisa McClain formerly of the 10th congressional district, who was elected with 66.3% of the vote in 2020. The winner was Lisa McClain.Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Lisa McClain, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
- Michelle Donovan, attorney
Endorsements
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Brian Jaye, attorney
Results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 10
The 10th district is based primarily in southeastern Michigan's Macomb County, taking in Warren and Sterling Heights, as well as a small portion of eastern Oakland County. Due to redistricting after the 2020 census, this was an open district with no incumbent. The winner was John James.Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Carl Marlinga, former Macomb County Circuit Court judge and candidate for U.S. Senate in 1994
Eliminated in primary
- Huwaida Arraf, civil rights attorney
- Rhonda Powell, former director of Macomb County Health and Community Services
- Angela Rogensues, Warren City Council member
- Henry Yanez, Sterling Heights council member and former state representative
Declined
- Andy Levin, U.S. representative
- Michael Taylor, mayor of Sterling Heights
Endorsements
Polling
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- John James, businessman, Iraq War veteran and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2018 and 2020
Eliminated in primary
- Tony Marcinkewciz
Withdrawn
- Eric Esshaki, attorney and nominee for Michigan's 11th congressional district in 2020 ''''
Declined
- Mike Bishop, former U.S. representative
- Candice Miller, Macomb County Public Works Commissioner, former U.S. representative for Michigan's 10th congressional district, and former Michigan Secretary of State ''''
Endorsements
Polling
Results
General election
Predictions
Post-primary endorsements
Polling
Aggregate polls| Source of poll aggregation | Dates administered | Dates updated | Carl Marlinga | John James | Undecided | Margin |
| FiveThirtyEight | January 26 – October 18, 2022 | October 30, 2022 | 39.2% | 44.7% | 16.1% | James +5.5 |
Graphical summary
| Poll source | Date administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Carl Marlinga | John James | Other | Undecided |
| Target Insyght | October 16–18, 2022 | 400 | ± 5.0% | 44% | 42% | – | 14% |
| The Glengariff Group, Inc. | October 4–6, 2022 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 36% | 44% | 5% | 13% |
| Mitchell Research | August 16–21, 2022 | 429 | ± 4.7% | 38% | 47% | – | 15% |
| Target Insyght | August 16–18, 2022 | 400 | ± 5.0% | 47% | 45% | – | 8% |
| Target Insyght | May 24–27, 2022 | 400 | ± 5.0% | 44% | 40% | – | 16% |
| The Tarrance Group | April 24–26, 2022 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 41% | 47% | – | 12% |
| Target Insyght | March 2022 | – | – | 48% | 45% | – | 7% |
| Target Insyght | January 25–27, 2022 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 46% | 43% | – | 11% |
Carl Marlinga vs. Eric Esshaki
| Poll source | Date administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Carl Marlinga | Eric Esshaki | Undecided |
| Target Insyght | January 25–27, 2022 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 52% | 31% | 17% |
Andy Levin vs. John James
| Poll source | Date administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Andy Levin | John James | Undecided |
| Cygnal | November 17–18, 2021 | 413 | ± 4.8% | 42% | 50% | – |
Haley Stevens vs. John James
| Poll source | Date administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Haley Stevens | John James | Undecided |
| Cygnal | November 17–18, 2021 | 413 | ± 4.8% | 41% | 50% | – |
Michael Taylor vs. Eric Esshaki
| Poll source | Date administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Michael Taylor | Eric Esshaki | Undecided |
| Target Insyght | January 25–27, 2022 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 39% | 34% | 27% |
Michael Taylor vs. John James
| Poll source | Date administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Michael Taylor | John James | Undecided |
| Target Insyght | January 25–27, 2022 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 46% | 42% | 13% |
Generic Democrat vs. generic Republican
| Poll source | Date administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Generic Democrat | Generic Republican | Undecided |
| Cygnal | November 17–18, 2021 | 413 | ± 4.8% | 42% | 49% | – |
Results
District 11
The 11th district is based solely in Oakland County and includes the cities of Royal Oak and Pontiac. Due to redistricting, there were two incumbents in this district – Democrat Haley Stevens, who was re-elected with 50.2% of the vote in 2020, and Democrat Andy Levin of the 9th congressional district, who was re-elected with 57.7% of the vote in 2020. The winner was Haley Stevens.Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Haley Stevens, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
- Andy Levin, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Polling
Debate
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mark Ambrose, financial analyst
Eliminated in primary
- Matthew DenOtter, realtor
Results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 12
The 12th district is based in northern Wayne County and includes the cities of Dearborn and Southfield. Due to redistricting, the incumbent was Democrat Brenda Lawrence of the 14th congressional district, who was re-elected with 79.3% of the vote in 2020. On January 4, 2022, Lawrence announced that she would not seek re-election. Subsequently, Democrat Rashida Tlaib of the 13th congressional district announced she would be running in the district. Tlaib was re-elected in 2020 with 78.1% of the vote. The winner was Rashida Tlaib.Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Rashida Tlaib, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
- Kelly Garrett, mayor of Lathrup Village
- Shanelle Jackson, former state representative, candidate for Michigan's 13th congressional district in 2012 and 2018
- Janice Winfrey, Detroit city clerk and candidate for Michigan's 13th congressional district in 2016
Declined
- Brenda Lawrence, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Polling
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Steven Elliott, businessman
Eliminated in primary
- James Hooper, tradesman
- Hassan Nehme, auto worker
Endorsements
Results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 13
The 13th district is based solely in Wayne County and includes most of Detroit and the cities of Taylor and Romulus. Due to redistricting, this was an open district with no incumbent. The winner was Shri Thanedar.Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Shri Thanedar, state representative
Eliminated in primary
- John Conyers III, son of former U.S. Representative John Conyers
- Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, Detroit school board member and former state representative
- Michael Griffie, lawyer and official for Teach For America Detroit
- Adam Hollier, state senator
- Sharon McPhail, former Detroit General Counsel
- Sam Riddle, organizer and felon
- Portia Roberson, CEO of Focus: HOPE, Michigan Civil Rights Commissioner
- Lorrie Rutledge, businesswoman
Withdrew
- Ralph Godbee Jr., former Detroit Police Chief
Declined
- Garlin Gilchrist, lieutenant governor of Michigan
- Rashida Tlaib, incumbent U.S. representative ''''
Endorsements
Polling
| Poll source | Date administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Hansen Clarke | John | Shawna Diggs | Sherry | Ralph Godbee | Michael Griffie | Adam Hollier | Angela McIntosh | Sharon McPhail | Sam Riddle | Portia Roberson | Lorrie Rutledge | Shri Thanedar | Adrian Tonon | Undecided |
| Target Insyght | July 19–22, 2022 | 500 | ± 4.5% | – | 7% | – | 5% | – | 5% | 16% | – | 7% | 4% | 17% | 0% | 22% | – | 16% |
| Target Insyght | May 3–5, 2022 | 600 | ± 4.0% | – | 15% | – | 9% | – | 2% | 6% | 0% | 20% | 2% | 9% | 0% | 12% | 0% | 25% |
| Public Policy Polling | March 21–22, 2022 | 463 | ± 4.6% | – | 19% | – | 6% | 5% | 0% | 6% | – | 9% | – | 4% | – | 7% | 0% | 43% |
| Target Insyght | February 22–24, 2022 | 600 | ± 4.0% | – | – | – | 7% | 11% | 0% | 6% | – | 24% | 1% | 7% | – | 12% | – | 31% |
| Target Insyght | January 18–20, 2022 | 600 | ± 4.0% | 23% | – | 0% | 11% | 1% | 4% | 5% | – | 25% | – | 7% | – | 7% | – | 16% |
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Martell Bivings, policy analyst
Results