2016Final results
2016 election for Michigan House District 85
Michigan House of Representatives · Michigan
Ben Frederick (R) won with 56.2% of the vote, defeating Anthony David Karhoff (D) by 21.8 points.
Ben FrederickRepublican · winner
56.2%24,683
Anthony David KarhoffDemocrat
34.4%15,124
Roger L. SnyderLibertarian
5.5%2,425
Matthew ShepardConstitution
3.8%1,674
43,909 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The candidates
Ben Frederick (R)Anthony David Karhoff (D)Roger L. Snyder (L)
Also on the ballot: Matthew Shepard (Constitution), 3.8%