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Michigan State House District 78
The current officeholder, the 2024 result, and a precinct-level model you can run yourself — built from how Michigan actually voted.
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Current officeholder
Gina Johnsen Republican
2024 result
Republican R+37.2
2024 votes cast
48,852
Office
State House
Precinct results — 2024 general
39 precincts reported in Michigan State House District 78's 2024 general election. The twenty largest:
| Precinct | Winner | Margin | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26067-BOSTON TOWNSHIP 1 Ward 0 | Republican | R+47.2 | 2,892 |
| 26067-PORTLAND TOWNSHIP 1 Ward 0 | Republican | R+37.4 | 2,322 |
| 26067-PORTLAND CITY 1 Ward 0 | Republican | R+14.0 | 2,202 |
| 26081-BOWNE TOWNSHIP 1 Ward 0 | Republican | R+56.9 | 2,156 |
| 26081-LOWELL TOWNSHIP 1 Ward 0 | Republican | R+36.1 | 2,149 |
| 26081-LOWELL TOWNSHIP 2 Ward 0 | Republican | R+14.6 | 2,044 |
| 26067-IONIA TOWNSHIP 1 Ward 0 | Republican | R+35.1 | 1,948 |
| 26067-DANBY TOWNSHIP 1 Ward 0 | Republican | R+40.4 | 1,810 |
| 26015-HASTINGS TOWNSHIP 1 Ward 0 | Republican | R+44.2 | 1,805 |
| 26015-CASTLETON TOWNSHIP 1 Ward 0 | Republican | R+46.4 | 1,574 |
| 26067-CAMPBELL TOWNSHIP 1 Ward 0 | Republican | R+54.5 | 1,541 |
| 26015-CARLTON TOWNSHIP 1 Ward 0 | Republican | R+46.0 | 1,506 |
| 26067-BERLIN TOWNSHIP 1 Ward 0 | Republican | R+41.1 | 1,321 |
| 26081-LOWELL CITY 1 Ward 0 | Republican | R+11.6 | 1,271 |
| 26015-WOODLAND TOWNSHIP 1 Ward 0 | Republican | R+47.2 | 1,251 |
| 26067-ODESSA TOWNSHIP 2 Ward 0 | Republican | R+51.7 | 1,208 |
| 26045-SUNFIELD TOWNSHIP 1 Ward 0 | Republican | R+47.6 | 1,207 |
| 26067-KEENE TOWNSHIP 1 Ward 0 | Republican | R+51.1 | 1,116 |
| 26015-BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP 1 Ward 0 | Republican | R+50.8 | 1,093 |
| 26045-ROXAND TOWNSHIP 1 Ward 0 | Republican | R+40.8 | 1,085 |
All 39 precincts are modelable — open the race in the simulator and drill to precinct grain.
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Model Michigan State House District 78 in five steps
- Set the candidates. Name the contenders for the Michigan State House District 78 (or keep the generic Democrat / Republican defaults). The map starts from real 2024 results in every precinct.
- Apply a swing. Move vote share statewide, or by demographic cohort, with a slider. The map and the running tally recompute instantly.
- Model turnout. Mobilize or depress turnout for any group — turnout and persuasion are modeled separately, the way a real campaign thinks about them.
- Drill to precincts. Zoom from the state down to individual precincts and override any of them by hand.
- Roll up & share. Roll the result up to chamber control, then publish a shareable, frozen link to your scenario.
Open Michigan State House District 78 in the simulator →
Frequently asked
Who represents Michigan State House District 78?
Gina Johnsen (Republican) currently holds this State House seat.
What was the 2024 result in Michigan State House District 78?
R+37.2 — 15,344 Democratic, 33,508 Republican, of 48,852 votes cast.
Can I model this race myself?
Yes — open it in the electionsmcp simulator and model vote-share swing and turnout from the real 2024 baseline, down to the precinct, then roll it up to chamber control.