Southeast Michigan Contractors Issue 4 2024 23 12 ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS OF MICHIGAN Control of the Michigan House and Senate flipped from Republican to Democrat in the 2022 election and Governor Gretchen Whitmer won her reelection, giving Democrats their first “trifecta” in 40 years. This shift in power has brought significant change in public policy including the passing of a new prevailing wage law as well as the introduction of bills to repeal the state’s ban on project labor agreements, limit the use of independent contractors and reduce the number of on-the-job training opportunities for apprentices. In 2024, a handful of districts will determine if Michigan continues on an anti-merit shop path or if bipartisanship through divided government will slow the onslaught of legislation negatively affecting ABC of Michigan members. DISTRICT PROFILES – TIER 1 2022 Results: Jaime Churches (D) 50.8% Bob Howey (R) 49.2% Region: ABC Southeast MI District Location: Parts of Wayne County, including Gibraltar, Grosse Ile Township, Riverview, Southgate, Trenton and Wyandotte Race Outlook: House District 27 is a bluecollar district where Donald Trump will perform well. With a margin of victory of only 1.6% without Trump on the ballot in 2022, this district is sure to be one of the closest races, and one of the best pickup opportunities for a merit shop majority in 2024. Representative Jaime Churches First term Representative, former teacher and union vice president Rilee Linting Former Michigan Republican Party Youth Chair, current Motor City Field Representative for Turning Point Action House District 27 Representative Jaime Churches vs Riley Linting (ABC Endorsed) Merit Shop APPROVED POLITICS
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