State Representative District 2
August 4, 2026 · State House District 2; 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 · 60 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 90,600 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(95,071 ÷ 90,600) ÷ ln(95,071 ÷ 87,822) = 60.73, 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
Frank A. Liberati
Democratic · declared
Frank A. Liberati is a Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 2 (Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, and Southgate). He previously served three terms in the Michigan House and is running for the open seat being vacated by his brother, retiring Representative Tullio Liberati Jr.
Records: Healthcare Affordability 1 for, Public Education Quality 2 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Gary Schlack
Democratic · declared
Gary Schlack is a Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 2. He is a two-term Allen Park City Council member, a logistics business manager, and a veteran of the Michigan Army National Guard.
Records: Public Infrastructure 2 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Joanna Whaley
Democratic · declared
Joanna Whaley is a Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 2 (Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, and part of Southgate). She works as a clinical spiritual care provider and, if elected, would be among the first openly transgender members of the Michigan Legislature.
Records: Civil Rights 1 for
Ron Kokinda
Republican · declared
Ron Kokinda is a Republican candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 2. A small-business owner and business consultant, he previously ran for the same seat in 2024 and holds a bachelor's degree from Stony Brook University.
Zacharia Ortiz
Republican · declared
Zacharia Ortiz is a Republican candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 2, running in the August 2026 primary for the seat being vacated by retiring Representative Tullio Liberati Jr.
Election sources
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com