State Representative District 18
August 4, 2026 · State House District 18; 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 · 56 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 90,885 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(95,071 ÷ 90,885) ÷ ln(95,071 ÷ 87,822) = 56.77, 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
Kelly Garrett
Democratic · declared
Kelly Garrett is a Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 18, an open seat. She serves as mayor of Lathrup Village.
Records: Corporate Accountability 1 for, Public Infrastructure 2 for, 1 against, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Ronald Ulmer-Paul
Republican · declared
Ronald Ulmer-Paul is a Republican candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 18, an open seat, running in the August 2026 primary.
Ryan Foster
Republican · declared
Ryan Foster is a Republican candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 18, an open seat, running in the August 2026 primary.
Records: Anti-Corruption 1 for, Civil Rights 1 for, Election Integrity 2 for, Public Education Quality 1 for, Women's Reproductive Rights 1 against
Election sources
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com