State Representative District 31
August 4, 2026 · State House District 31; 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 · 27 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 92,999 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(95,071 ÷ 92,999) ÷ ln(95,071 ÷ 87,822) = 27.78, 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
Laura M. Perry
Republican · declared
Laura M. Perry is the Republican candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 31, an open seat. She is a small-business owner who previously worked in health-care staffing.
Shannon Dare Wayne
Democratic · declared
Shannon Dare Wayne is a Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 31, an open seat. A Milan city councilor, she serves on the Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees and has worked at Ford Motor Company for 30 years.
Records: Environment and Public Health 1 for, Government Efficiency 1 against, Housing Affordability 1 for, Public Education Quality 1 for, Public Infrastructure 3 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Election sources
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com