Rogers and Bishop held the district with relative ease for nearly two decades, even if Eaton County was gerrymandered out. Now, more than ever, it's pretty much Lansing vs. everywhere else. If Barrett can successfully sell himself as the normal and sane, his superior name rec could easily carry him to a win, and make himself ver…
Rogers and Bishop held the district with relative ease for nearly two decades, even if Eaton County was gerrymandered out. Now, more than ever, it's pretty much Lansing vs. everywhere else. If Barrett can successfully sell himself as the normal and sane, his superior name rec could easily carry him to a win, and make himself very hard to dislodge. Hopefully the GOP margins in the rurals and exurbs has hit their ceiling here, but that remains to be seen.
Pres margins in the 9 townships with Lansing at center (41.5% of district):
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Rogers and Bishop held the district with relative ease for nearly two decades, even if Eaton County was gerrymandered out. Now, more than ever, it's pretty much Lansing vs. everywhere else. If Barrett can successfully sell himself as the normal and sane, his superior name rec could easily carry him to a win, and make himself very hard to dislodge. Hopefully the GOP margins in the rurals and exurbs has hit their ceiling here, but that remains to be seen.
Pres margins in the 9 townships with Lansing at center (41.5% of district):
D+53.6k-->D+41.5k-->D+43.6k-->D+59.1k
Remainder (58.5% of district):
R+13.1k-->R+31.2k-->R+58.3k-->R+54.8k
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