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2016Final results

2016 election for Michigan House District 96

Michigan House of Representatives · Michigan

Brian K. Elder (D) won with 58.0% of the vote, defeating David Scholl (R) by 16.0 points.

Brian K. ElderDemocrat · winner
58.0%22,992
David SchollRepublican
42.0%16,665
39,657 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

EvenD+4.22010D+38.92012D+38.92014D+16.02016D+13.02018R+9.22020

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET