Michigan State House District 2
Leans Democratic — shifted 32.6pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 73K residents
Michigan State House District 2 is a state house district that has a population of 73,421. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+5.5. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51.7% | 46.2% | D+5.5 | R+32.6 |
| 2020 | 68.4% | 30.3% | D+38.1 | D+29.3 |
| 2016 | 52.0% | 43.2% | D+8.8 | R+20.5 |
| 2012 | 64.7% | 35.3% | D+29.3 | D+0.2 |
| 2008 | 63.7% | 34.5% | D+29.2 | — |
What defines MI-HD-02?
It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Swung 32.6 points toward Republican between 2020 and 2024
- Highly elastic — margins have ranged 32.6 points across recent elections, suggesting a volatile electorate
Who Lives Here
| Group | MI-HD-02 | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
Black / African American | 57.0% | 13.3% | 12.2% |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 36.5% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.0% | 4.6% | 4.0% |
Hispanic / Latino | 2.2% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Asian | 1.0% | 3.4% | 6.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
Who lives in Michigan State House District 2? 73,421 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in MI-HD-02
How competitive is MI-HD-02?
Other Michigan State House Districts
109 total| Name | Margin ↓ |
|---|---|
| MI-HD-01 | D+63.7 |
| MI-HD-06 | D+63.2 |
| MI-HD-07 | D+61.6 |
| MI-HD-09 | D+60.1 |
| MI-HD-70 | D+55.4 |
| MI-HD-18 | D+53.5 |
| MI-HD-05 | D+51.8 |
| MI-HD-16 | D+51.2 |
| MI-HD-82 | D+51.1 |
| MI-HD-32 | D+50.9 |
| MI-HD-41 | D+50.9 |
| MI-HD-08 | D+49.7 |
| MI-HD-33 | D+49.2 |
| MI-HD-04 | D+47.2 |
| MI-HD-10 | D+35.6 |
| MI-HD-17 | D+34.0 |
| MI-HD-74 | D+33.7 |
| MI-HD-12 | D+33.4 |
| MI-HD-19 | D+32.1 |
| MI-HD-14 | D+31.7 |
| MI-HD-94 | D+30.7 |
| MI-HD-53 | D+28.8 |
| MI-HD-11 | D+28.7 |
| MI-HD-03 | D+28.4 |
| MI-HD-23 | D+27.5 |