General Election Overview: 11th U.S. House District

Liz Gullett

Aug 22, 2018

Through the general election on November 6, on the MLC Blog we will be highlighting races for which due to the voter base the seat could be won by either the Democratic or Republican candidate. Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available.

District Overview

The 11^th U.S. House District is located in Southeast Michigan and includes portions of Oakland and Wayne Counties.

Commentary

Last September, Republican Congressman David Trott announced he wouldn’t be running for reelection, leaving this seat open. The district has a 55% Republican base and is viewed as another competitive Congressional seat in Michigan. In the days before the primary race, Haley Stevens received the endorsement of Hillary Clinton, while Republican candidate Lena Epstein was endorsed by President Donald Trump.

Democratic Candidate:

Haley Stevens – Leads a job training program, served as chief of staff on the Auto Task Force inside the US Treasury Department under President Barack Obama, former policy advisor in the Economic Development Administration.

Republican Candidate:

Lena Epstein – Co-owner of Vesco Oil Corporation, appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to the Michigan Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board. Co-chaired the Donald Trump Michigan Presidential Campaign.

Libertarian Candidate:

Leonard Schwartz – Economist, attorney, retired professor of law and economics.

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