GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — State Rep. John Fitzgerald, a Democrat, will hold his seat in the Michigan House of Representatives.

Fitzgerald defeated Republican Tommy Brann, a restaurant owner and former state representative, in Tuesday’s election. Fitzgerald earned about 53% of the vote and Brann about 47%.

The 83rd House District covers a portion of southwestern Kent County, including part of the city of Wyoming. 

The race was among about six around the state that were expected to help determine the balance of power in the Michigan House of Representatives. Democrats have controlled the House since 2022, but their majority is currently only two seats. 

Democrats will hold on to their slim majority in the Michigan Senate — none of those seats were up for election this time around. The next time Michigan will vote for state senators is 2026.