Phil Phelps
Phil Phelps | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 49th district | |
| In office November 7, 2013 – January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Ananich |
| Succeeded by | John D. Cherry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 1, 1979 Flint, Michigan, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Committees | Health Policy, Energy and Technology, Oversight |
| Website | State Representative Phil Phelps |
Phil Phelps (born May 1, 1979) is a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives, elected in a special election in 2013 to replace Jim Ananich after he resigned his seat to replace John J. Gleason who was elected clerk of Genesee County in 2012.[1]
Political life
Previous political positions held was as special advisor to House Democratic Leader Richard Hammel and in 2013 chief of staff for incoming State Representative Pam Faris.[1]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Phil Phelps | 4,894 | 63.41 | |
| Republican | Don Pfeiffer | 2,501 | 32.40 | |
| Libertarian | Pat Clawson | 323 | 4.19 | |
| Total votes | 7,718 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Phil Phelps (Incumbent) | 18,211 | 73.6 | |
| Republican | Lu Penton | 6,524 | 26.4 | |
| Total votes | 24,735 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Phil Phelps (Incumbent) | 24,862 | 68.45 | |
| Republican | Jeremy Baker | 11,458 | 31.55 | |
| Total votes | 36,320 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ a b MLive: Phil Phelps declares victory in Genesee County's 49th District state House race. Flint Journal (Mlive Media Group). Accessed February 15, 2016.