COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Branch County’s two repreentatives in the Michigan legislature won easy victories in Tuesday’s election.
16th District Republican State Senator Mike Shirkey, who’s district spans Branch, Hillsdale, and Jackson counties, was elected to his second term with 62% of the votes. Democrat Val Cochrane Toops had 35%, with Libertarian Ronald Muszynski took 3%.
In the 58th District State House race, Republican Eric Leutheuser easily won re-election over Democrat Tamara Barnes 71%-29%. Leutheuser is term limited after this upcoming session. His district covers Branch and Hillsdale counties.
