1970Final results
1970 election for Michigan House District 48
Michigan House of Representatives · Michigan
Gustave J. Groat Sr. (R) won with 53.2% of the vote, defeating Marcus J. Gray (D) by 7.6 points.
Gustave J. Groat Sr.Republican · winner · incumbent
53.2%10,505
Marcus J. GrayDemocrat
45.6%9,006
Clair L. BishopOther party
1.1%221
19,732 votes
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1970
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET