MI: Republicans target lost seats in Wayne County state House races
As Democrats seek control of the Michigan House, Republicans are countering by trying to win back two suburban Wayne County seats they lost in 2018.
Republicans have a 58-52 majority in the House, but the Democrats would only need to win a net of four GOP seats on Nov. 3 to take control. While the Democrats are trying to play offense in neighboring Oakland County, the Republicans are focusing on western Wayne County.
In the 20th District, Republican political newcomer John Lacny, a Marine veteran and retired supply chain manager, is taking on first term State Rep. Matt Koleszar, D-Plymouth, in a district that includes Northville, Plymouth and Northville townships as well as a portion of Canton Township.
In the 19th District, Livonia school teacher and Republican Martha Ptashnik is challenging State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky, D-Livonia.
Koleszar and Pohutsky each narrowly won in 2018 when Democrats swept the statewide elected offices. Koleszar beat Republican State Rep. Jeff Noble of Plymouth 51%-49% while Pohutsky beat Republican Brian Meakin 50.2%-49.8% or by 224 votes after State Rep. Laura Cox, R-Livonia, unsuccessfully sought a Senate seat.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2020/10/01/republicans-target-seats-lost-wayne-county-michigan-house-races/3562809001/