State Senator District 22
August 4, 2026 · State Senate District 22; Michigan · State senate 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 · 55 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 262,372 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(274,056 ÷ 262,372) ÷ ln(274,056 ÷ 253,220) = 55.1, comparing state senate 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".
State Senator is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the state senate
- Confirming certain governor appointments in many states
- 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
Mike Murphy
Republican · declared
Mike Murphy is a Republican candidate for the Michigan Senate in District 22, an open Livingston-area seat. He serves as the Livingston County sheriff.
Records: Environment and Public Health 1 against, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for
Robert Hower
Democratic · declared
Robert Hower is a Democratic candidate for the Michigan Senate in District 22, an open Livingston-area seat, running in the August 2026 primary.
Records: Corporate Accountability 1 for, Environment and Public Health 1 for
Election sources
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com