Phil Phelps (born May 1, 1979) is a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives, elected in a special election in 2013 to replace Jim Ananich after he resigned his seat to replace John J. Gleason who was elected clerk of Genesee County in 2012.[1]

Phil Phelps
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 49th district
In office
November 7, 2013 – January 9, 2019
Preceded byJim Ananich
Succeeded byJohn D. Cherry
Personal details
Born (1979-05-01) May 1, 1979 (age 44)
Flint, Michigan
CitizenshipUnited States
Political partyDemocratic
CommitteesHealth Policy, Energy and Technology, Oversight
WebsiteState Representative Phil Phelps

Political life edit

Previous political positions held was as special advisor to House Democratic Leader Richard Hammel and in 2013 chief of staff for incoming State Representative Pam Faris.[1]

Electoral history edit

Michigan House of Representatives: 49th District Special General Election (November 5, 2013)
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Phil Phelps 4,894 63.41
Republican Don Pfeiffer 2,501 32.40
Libertarian Pat Clawson 323 4.19
Total votes 7,718 100.00
Democratic hold
Michigan House of Representatives: 49th District General Election (2014)
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Phil Phelps (Incumbent) 18,211 73.6
Republican Lu Penton 6,524 26.4
Total votes 24,735 100.00
Democratic hold
Michigan House of Representatives: 49th District General Election (2016)
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Phil Phelps (Incumbent) 24,862 68.45
Republican Jeremy Baker 11,458 31.55
Total votes 36,320 100.00
Democratic hold

References edit

  1. ^ a b MLive: Phil Phelps declares victory in Genesee County's 49th District state House race. Flint Journal (Mlive Media Group). Accessed February 15, 2016.