State Representative District 86
August 4, 2026 · State House District 86; 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 · 36 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 92,346 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(95,071 ÷ 92,346) ÷ ln(95,071 ÷ 87,822) = 36.67, 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
Joseph McClusky
Democratic · declared
Joseph McClusky is the Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 86 (Holland area). A Hope College graduate, he is challenging incumbent Nancy DeBoer.
Records: Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Nancy DeBoer
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Nancy DeBoer is a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives representing District 86 (Holland and parts of Allegan and Ottawa counties) since 2023. A former mayor of Holland, she is seeking re-election.
Election sources
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com