Michigan 98th State House District
Akashic| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 72.5% | 38,808 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 26.1% | 13,977 |
| Jill SteinGreen | 1.4% | 723 |
County-level results (4 counties) — table
| County | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Huron County, MI | Republican | R+40.6 |
| Lapeer County, MI | Republican | R+39.7 |
| Sanilac County, MI | Republican | R+47.6 |
| Tuscola County, MI | Republican | R+42.9 |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 26.1%Harris13,977 | 72.5%Trump38,808 | 1.4%Stein723 | 53,508 | ||
| R | 27.4%Biden14,182 | 71.4%Trump36,919 | 1.2%Jorgensen624 | 51,725 | ||
| R | 26.6%Clinton11,826 | 68.9%Trump30,574 | 4.5%Johnson1,983 | 44,383 | ||
| R | 41.5%Obama17,509 | 58.5%Romney24,716 | 0.0% | 42,225 | ||
| R | 46.5%Obama21,880 | 50.7%McCain23,872 | 2.8%Nader1,327 | 47,079 |
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2008 | −4.2% |
| 2012 | −17.1% |
| 2016 | −42.2% |
| 2020 | −44.0% |
| 2024 | −46.4% |
State legislative officeholder from OpenStates nightly current-legislator data.
With a 2024 presidential margin of R+46.4, this district ranks among the most lopsided in the state, reflecting a rural or exurban electorate where statewide Democrats rarely compete seriously.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 46.4 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the district moved 2.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 46.4 points.
A population of 91,479, a 94% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $60,654 describe the district. The district's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of State House District 97 and State House District 93.
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Michigan 98th State House District. Akashic. https://akashic.app/sld-lower/26098/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.