State Representative District 37
August 4, 2026 · State House District 37; 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 · 52 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 91,222 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(95,071 ÷ 91,222) ÷ ln(95,071 ÷ 87,822) = 52.11, 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
Angela M. Jones
Democratic · declared
Angela M. Jones is a Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 37. From Niles, she was the Democratic nominee for the district in 2024 and is running again.
Brad Paquette
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Brad Paquette is a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives representing District 37 (parts of Berrien and Cass counties) since 2019. He is seeking re-election.
Records: Civil Rights 1 against, Corporate Accountability 1 for, Environment and Public Health 1 for, Gun Control 2 against, Personal Income Tax Reduction 1 for, Public Education Quality 4 for
Steve Bury
Republican · declared
Steve Bury is a Republican candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 37, challenging incumbent Brad Paquette in the August 2026 primary. He is from Niles.
Election sources
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com