Michigan Democratic Party

Michigan Democratic Party
Michigan Democratic Party logo
Chairperson	Brandon Dillon
Senate leader	Jim Ananich
House leader	Tim Greimel
Founded	1848
Headquarters	Lansing, MI
Ideology	Liberalism Progressivism Social liberalism
National affiliation	Democratic Party
Colors	Blue
Seats in the Upper House	11 / 38
Seats in the Lower House	47 / 110
Website
www.michigandems.com

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

Current officeholders

The Michigan Democratic Party controls none of the four statewide offices and holds a minority of seats in the Michigan House of Representatives and Michigan Senate. They hold both of Michigan's U.S. Senate seats, five of the state's 14 U.S. House seats, and majorities on the State Board of Education and the elected governing boards of the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University.

Members of Congress

U.S. Senate

• Debbie Stabenow
• Gary Peters

U.S. House of Representatives

• Dan Kildee, 5th District
• Sander Levin, 9th District
• Deborah Dingell, 12th District
• John Conyers, 13th District
• Brenda Lawrence, 14th District

Statewide offices

• None

State Legislature

• The Michigan Senate has a Democratic minority of 11 seats with Jim Ananich currently serving as Democratic Senate Leader
• The Michigan House has a Democratic minority of 47 seats with Tim Greimel currently serving as Democratic House Leader

See also

• Political party strength in Michigan

External links

• Official website
• County Parties
• Michigan Senate Democrats
• Michigan House Democrats