State Representative District 82
August 4, 2026 · State House District 82; 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 · 60 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 90,631 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(95,071 ÷ 90,631) ÷ ln(95,071 ÷ 87,822) = 60.3, 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
Kristian C. Grant
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
Kristian C. Grant is a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives representing District 82 (part of Grand Rapids) since 2023. She is seeking re-election.
Records: Civil Rights 9 for, Environment and Public Health 4 for, Government Efficiency 1 for, Gun Control 2 for, Healthcare Affordability 1 for, Housing Affordability 7 for, Public Education Quality 2 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for, Reduce Wealth Gap 2 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for, Women's Reproductive Rights 1 for
Robert Womack
Democratic · declared
Robert Womack is a Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 82, challenging incumbent Kristian C. Grant in the August 2026 primary.
Ryan Malinoski
Republican · declared
Ryan Malinoski is the Republican candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 82. He was the Republican nominee for the district in 2024 and is running again.
Election sources
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com