On February 28, Michigan held a special election to fill the vacant State House seat, 51st district, in Genesee County. The results: Republican 53.41%; Democratic 42.42%; Green 4.17%. The Green Party nominee was Cary Neuville-Justice. Genesee County contains the city of Flint.

When this seat was last filled, in November 2010, the vote had been: Republican 59.57%; Democratic 40.43%.