Michigan Democratic Party
Michigan Democratic Party | |
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| Chairperson | Brandon Dillon |
| Senate leader | Jim Ananich |
| House leader | Tim Greimel |
| Founded | 1848 |
| Headquarters | Lansing, MI |
| Ideology |
Liberalism Progressivism Social liberalism |
| National affiliation | Democratic Party |
| Colors | Blue |
| Seats in the Upper House |
11 / 38 |
| Seats in the Lower House |
47 / 110 |
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The Michigan Democratic Party is the affiliate of the Democratic Party in the state of Michigan. It is based in Lansing. Brandon Dillon is the current Party Chair.[1] Lavora Barnes is the Party's Chief Operating Officer.[2]
Current officeholders
The Michigan Democratic Party controls none of the four statewide offices and holds a minority of seats in the Michigan House of Representatives and Michigan Senate. They hold both of Michigan's U.S. Senate seats, five of the state's 14 U.S. House seats, and majorities on the State Board of Education and the elected governing boards of the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University.
Members of Congress
U.S. Senate
U.S. House of Representatives
- Dan Kildee, 5th District
- Sander Levin, 9th District
- Deborah Dingell, 12th District
- John Conyers, 13th District
- Brenda Lawrence, 14th District
Statewide offices
- None
State Legislature
- The Michigan Senate has a Democratic minority of 11 seats with Jim Ananich currently serving as Democratic Senate Leader
- The Michigan House has a Democratic minority of 47 seats with Tim Greimel currently serving as Democratic House Leader
See also
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