6 Races that Could Decide Who Controls Michigan's State Government

6 races that could decide who controls Michigan's state government

A handful of state House and Senate races on Tuesday’s ballot could decide which party controls state government next year.

Plenty of state, local races on the ballot in Southwest Michigan Tuesday

While voters cast their ballots Tuesday for candidates seeking positions in Congress, there are also several state legislative races to decide. In the 38th Michigan House District, incumbent Democrat Joey Andrews is being challenged by Republican Mark Krieger and Green Party candidate Jett Newton. In the 17th Senate District, incumbent Republican Jonathan Lindsey is being challenged by Democrat Ashleigh Baker. In the 20th Senate District, Democr…