Through the primary election on August 2, on every Tuesday and Thursday on the MLC Blog we will be highlighting races for which the primary is the key race due to the voter base. Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available.
District Overview
The 87th House District includes Barry County and a portion of Ionia County, including Berlin Township, Boston Township, Campbell Township, Danby Township, Keene Township, Lyons Township, North Plains Township, Odessa Township, Orange Township, Portland, Portland Township, Ronald Township, and Sebewa Township.
Commentary
Representative Mike Callton (R-Nashville) is serving his third and final term in office, leaving the seat open. The district has a solid 61% Republican base, making the sole Republican primary candidate the all but assured winner this November. That Republican candidate is Julie Calley, wife of Lt. Governor Brian Calley.
Democratic Candidates:
Republican Candidates:
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