State Representative District 54
August 4, 2026 · State House District 54; 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: Low · 16 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 93,854 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(95,071 ÷ 93,854) ÷ ln(95,071 ÷ 87,822) = 16.24, comparing state house districts in MI (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Low representation + unknown decisiveness → Below 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
Jeffrey M. Omtvedt
Republican · declared
Jeffrey M. Omtvedt is a Republican candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 54, an open Oakland County seat, running in the August 2026 primary.
Records: Environment and Public Health 1 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 4 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Roman Gaskey
Republican · declared
Roman Gaskey is a Republican candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 54, an open Oakland County seat. A recent college graduate, he has worked in data analytics and business strategy.
Sarah Pounds
Democratic · declared
Sarah Pounds is a Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 54, an open Oakland County seat. A paralegal from Lake Orion, she has worked in construction litigation and community development.
Election sources
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com