Michigan Legislature Information

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There are 110 Michigan Representatives who are elected by the qualified  electors of districts having approximately 77,000 to 91,000 residents.  Legislative districts are drawn on the basis of population figures  through the federal decennial census. Representatives are elected in  even- numbered years to 2-year terms, Each Representative is limited to serving 3 terms.  

The Senate consists of 38 members who are elected by the qualified  electors of districts having approximately 212,400 to 263,500 residents.  Senators are elected at the same time as the governor and serve 4-year  terms concurrent with the governor's term of office. Terms for senators  begin on January 1, following the November general election. 

The Michigan Legislature Website is a free service of the Legislative  Service Bureau in cooperation with the Michigan Legislative Council, the  Michigan House of Representatives, the Michigan Senate, and the Library  of Michigan.