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Michigan · Michigan House District 45 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Sarah Lightner

RepublicanIncumbent

Electoral history

Earlier races in Michigan, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    House of Representatives · HD-45 Nov 5, 2024

    R · 69.6% · 35,411 votes

    Won
  2. 2022

    House of Representatives · HD-45 Nov 8, 2022

    R · 67.6% · 27,506 votes

    Won
  3. 2020

    House of Representatives · HD-65 Nov 3, 2020

    R · 64.8% · 31,444 votes

    Won
  4. 2018

    House of Representatives · HD-65 Nov 6, 2018

    R · 59.3% · 21,774 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026