Fisher captures 11th District with nearly 9,000 votes in Macomb

Kimberly Fisher secured the Michigan House of Representatives District 11 seat on Tuesday with 8,653 votes in Macomb County alone. The Democrat, 38, defeated Republican Matthew Stafford, 36, in a contest that determined the next state legislator for the district.

Fisher’s victory margin in Macomb County was decisive, with her total representing just under 73% of the vote. Stafford received 3,145 ballots, or 26.53%, while unofficial write-in candidates garnered 58 votes. In Wayne County, Fisher’s dominance was even more pronounced, as she collected 15,173 votes. Stafford received 612 votes there, and 67 went to write-ins.

Neither candidate had previously held public office. Fisher, a small business owner who has lived in Detroit for 37 years, ran on a platform focused on public safety, public transit, environmental justice, and cost of living. Stafford, who resides in Warren, campaigned on similar working-class themes.

“We talked about knowing what time it was, and listen, you guys not only showed up, but you slam dunked,” Fisher said in a video statement posted to social media. She expressed gratitude to residents and her campaign team, describing her feelings as “extreme gratitude.”

Stafford acknowledged the loss via text message, calling the results disappointing but stating he was honored by the experience. He said Michigan Republicans must regroup and refocus on the issues that drove voters away from his campaign. “Moving forward, we will be stronger together,” he said.

Fisher will serve a two-year term with an annual salary of $71,685. The election results were provided by Macomb County. Fisher’s previous submissions for voter guides listed her top goals as improving reliable public transit and lowering costs for working families.

The race concluded on Nov. 3, with the outcome determining representation for the 11th District. Stafford noted that the fight for working-class families would continue despite the campaign season ending.