Lamonte

In probably the most hotly contested race, Democratic challenger Collene Lamonte defeated incumbent Republican Holly Hughes.

Lamonte received 19,256 votes in a race decided by 333 votes in the unofficial count. Hughes gathered 18,923 votes while Libertarian candidate Nick Sundquist received 1,856 votes.

Lamonte, a Muskegon school teacher, commented on her election.

“I am honored by the confidence voters have shown in my ability to represent them in Lansing. I think they are sending two messages here: first, voters are eager for a representative who understands their struggles and concerns. Second, their votes reflect their desire for honesty and integrity in the political process. This election has reaffirmed that.