Democratic state Sen. Sarah Anthony led Republican challenger Josh Burns in Michigan’s 21st Senate District race Wednesday morning, according to Michigan’s unofficial election results.
As of the state’s 7 a.m. EST update Nov. 4, Anthony had 77,089 votes, or 62.54%, compared with Burns’ 46,166 votes, or 37.46%.
These unofficial totals do not establish a winner. Vote totals may change as additional ballots are counted.
The district covers all of Eaton County and part of Ingham County, including portions of Lansing, according to Anthony’s official district page.
Michigan Senate District 21 results
The following figures appeared in the state’s report updated at 7:00:48 a.m. EST Nov. 4:
Candidate | Party | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
Sarah Anthony, incumbent | Democratic | 77,089 | 62.54% |
Josh Burns | Republican | 46,166 | 37.46% |
Total | 123,255 | 100.00% |
Anthony led Burns by 30,923 votes in that update.
The state listed 81 of 83 counties as reporting statewide. That figure does not establish how much of District 21’s vote had been counted.
The candidates
Anthony is the first Black woman to chair the Senate Appropriations Committee, according to her official biography. She previously served as an Ingham County commissioner and as a legislative assistant to former Rep. Joan Bauer.
Her Michigan Manual biography lists a bachelor’s degree in political science from Central Michigan University and a master’s degree in public administration from Western Michigan University.
The Lansing Regional Chamber Political Action Committee endorsed Anthony in August. The PAC credited her with helping secure regional funding for housing, water systems, public safety and other community projects.
Burns is a computer programmer and Mason business owner whose ventures include online auto parts sales and RV rentals, Lansing City Pulse reported. He grew up in Hastings, was homeschooled and told the publication he earned an associate’s degree from ITT Technical Institute.
Burns was elected as a precinct delegate in the last cycle, making this his first run for state office, according to City Pulse.
His campaign website calls for ending property taxes, expanding school choice, reducing government spending and regulations, protecting private property rights and opposing abortion.
Where to find results
Readers can follow districtwide returns through the Michigan Secretary of State’s results page.
County returns are available through the Ingham County election results page and Eaton County’s elections page. Each county’s report covers only its portion of the district.
Vote totals remain unofficial until canvassing and certification are complete. This article will be updated as additional results become available.
