2012 Michigan House Race for District 1 - Candidates, Debates and Primary Results
This page displays the information for the Michigan house race in district 1. This includes candidates, dates, and political views. The tables below show the candidates for the general election with an option to compare those candidates after the primary. This is followed by the primary candidates and the number of political views we have for each representative. Selecting one of these representatives takes you to the profile for this candidate and a full list of their political positions, speeches, and controversies.
2012 Michigan House Race for District 1 - General Election Candidates
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| Primary Date | August 07, 2012 |
| General Date | November 06, 2012 |
| Incumbent | Dan Benishek |
| Incumbent Status | Seeking Re-election |
| Election Projection | Leaning Republican |
| Presidential Election | 2012 Election |
2012 Michigan House Race for District 1
Democrats - Primary Election
 
| Perc | Votes | Candidate | Views |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 35877 | Gary McDowell | 12 |
Republicans - Primary Election
 
| Perc | Votes | Candidate | Views |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 64423 | Dan Benishek![]() | 21 |
House District 1 in Michigan

Past Election Results
Past Election Results - Michigan District 1
Gary McDowell
41%
2010
52%
Dan Benishek
Bart Stupak
65%
2008
33%
Tom Casperson
Bart Stupak
69%
2006
28%
Don Hooper
Bart Stupak
66%
2004
33%
Don Hooper
Bart Stupak
68%
2002
31%
Don Hooper
Bart Stupak
58%
2000
40%
Chuck Yob
Bart Stupak
59%
1998
40%
Michelle A. McManus
Bart Stupak
71%
1996
27%
Bob Carr
Bart Stupak
57%
1994
42%
Gil Ziegler
Bart Stupak
54%
1992
44%
Philip E. Ruppe

