State Representative District 48
August 4, 2026 · State House District 48; Michigan · State house district · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 35 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 92,396 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(95,071 ÷ 92,396) ÷ ln(95,071 ÷ 87,822) = 35.98, comparing state house districts in MI (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → Average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
This office is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the statehouse
- Serving on committees that shape bills before final votes
- Helping district residents deal with state agencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Election Integrity, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Brian Ignatowski
Republican · declared
Brian Ignatowski is the Republican candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 48. A small-business owner, he was the Republican nominee for the district in 2024 and is running again.
Jennifer A. Conlin
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
Jennifer A. Conlin is a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives representing District 48 (parts of Livingston, Jackson, and Washtenaw counties) since 2023. A former journalist, she is seeking re-election.
Records: Civil Rights 2 for, Corporate Accountability 2 for, Environment and Public Health 1 for, Gun Control 1 for, Housing Affordability 3 for, Reduce Wealth Gap 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for, Women's Reproductive Rights 1 for
Election sources
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com