Michigan Democratic Party


The Michigan Democratic Party is the affiliate of the Democratic Party in the state of Michigan. It is based in Lansing. Lavora Barnes is the current Party Chair. She was previously the Party's Chief Operating Officer.

Current officeholders

The Michigan Democratic Party controls all four statewide offices and holds a minority of seats in the Michigan House of Representatives and Michigan Senate. Democrats hold both of Michigan's U.S. Senate seats, 7 of the state's 14 U.S. House seats, and majorities on the elected governing boards of the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University as well as a majority on the State Board of Education.

Members of Congress

Democrats comprise 9 of Michigan's 16-member Congressional delegation - including both US Senators and 7 member of the House of Representatives.

U.S. Senate

Democrats have controlled both of Michigan's seats in the U.S. Senate since 2000:
Out of the 14 seats Michigan is apportioned in the U.S. House of Representatives, 7 are held by Democrats:
Democrats control all four of the elected statewide offices: