State Representative District 101
August 4, 2026 · State House District 101; 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 · 8 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 94,412 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(95,071 ÷ 94,412) ÷ ln(95,071 ÷ 87,822) = 8.77, 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
Ben Townsend
Republican · declared
Ben Townsend is a Republican candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 101, an open seat. An author and former Springville Township deputy supervisor, he serves on the Wexford County Board of Commissioners.
Christopher R. Crain
Democratic · declared
Christopher R. Crain is the Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 101, an open seat. A longtime Wexford County resident, Army veteran, and small-business owner, he has worked in higher education for about 20 years.
Gary Anderson
Republican · declared
Gary Anderson is a Republican candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 101, an open seat, running in the August 2026 primary.
Jaxon Deur
Republican · declared
Jaxon Deur is a Republican candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 101, an open seat, running in the August 2026 primary.
Records: Anti-Corruption 1 for, Environment and Public Health 1 against, Government Efficiency 4 for, Government Spending Reduction 2 for, Gun Control 1 against, Housing Affordability 1 for, Personal Income Tax Reduction 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 2 for, Women's Reproductive Rights 1 against
Luke Eising
Republican · declared
Luke Eising is a Republican candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 101, an open seat. He is a farmer and business owner.
Rich Vance
Republican · declared
Rich Vance is a Republican candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 101, an open seat, running in the August 2026 primary.
Election sources
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com