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2018Final results

2018 election for Michigan House District 96

Michigan House of Representatives · Michigan

Brian K. Elder (D) won with 56.5% of the vote, defeating Susan Kay Kowalski (R) by 13.0 points.

Brian K. ElderDemocrat · winner · incumbent
56.5%20,175
43.5%15,527
35,702 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2018

Races before and after

EvenD+38.92012D+38.92014D+16.02016D+13.02018R+9.22020R+10.62022

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET