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Democrats expected to make gains in Michigan House elections. Could it end in a tie?
(Detroit Free Press) LANSING — Michigan Democrats, focused on seats in Oakland County that are increasingly trending their way, hope to take control of the state House in the Nov. 3 election.
State Republicans, who are largely playing defense but hoping to flip a seat or two now held by Democrats, are fighting to maintain the 58-52 edge they won in 2018 and the House majority they have enjoyed since the 2010 vote.
According to at least one expert, there is a realistic chance the election could result in a 55-55 tie, for the first time since 1992. ...........(more)
https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/27/oakland-county-michigan-house/3717538001/