State Representative District 7
August 4, 2026 · State House District 7; 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 · 42 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 91,945 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(95,071 ÷ 91,945) ÷ ln(95,071 ÷ 87,822) = 42.15, 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
Oliver Gantt
Democratic · declared
Oliver Gantt is a Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 7 (Hamtramck, Highland Park, and part of Detroit), challenging incumbent Tonya Myers Phillips in the August 2026 primary.
Records: Civil Rights 2 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 3 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Reginald Moorer
Republican · declared
Reginald Moorer is the Republican candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 7, running unopposed in the Republican primary. He is from Detroit.
Seema Ahmad
Democratic · declared
Seema Ahmad is a Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 7, challenging incumbent Tonya Myers Phillips in the August 2026 primary. She is a public-policy analyst and attorney.
Tonya Myers Phillips
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
Tonya Myers Phillips is a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives representing District 7 (Hamtramck, Highland Park, and part of Detroit) since 2025. She is an attorney.
Election sources
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com