State Representative District 61
August 4, 2026 · State House District 61; 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 · 23 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 93,323 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(95,071 ÷ 93,323) ÷ ln(95,071 ÷ 87,822) = 23.4, 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
Denise Mentzer
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
Denise Mentzer is a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives representing District 61 (Mount Clemens and parts of Sterling Heights and Clinton Township) since 2023. A former Mount Clemens city commissioner, she is seeking re-election.
Records: Government Efficiency 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
John Grossenbacher
Republican · declared
John Grossenbacher is a Republican candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 61 (Macomb County), running in the August 2026 primary.
Records: Civil Rights 2 against
Mahbube Khan
Democratic · declared
Mahbube Khan is a Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 61, challenging incumbent Denise Mentzer in the August 2026 primary.
Robert Wojtowicz
Republican · declared
Robert Wojtowicz is a Republican candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 61 (Macomb County), running in the August 2026 primary.
Election sources
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com