District: Michigan - 3rd District Political Highlights: Mich. House, 2009-10; sought Libertarian nomination for president, 2020; U.S. House of Representatives, 2011-21 Born: April 18, 1980; Grand Rapids, Mich. Residence: Cascade Township Religion: Eastern Orthodox Family: Wife, Kara Amash; three children Education: U. of Michigan, B.A. 2002; U. of Michigan, J.D. 2005 Elected: 2010 Committee Assignments: None Social Media:
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District Rating: Safe Republican House Seniority: 107th ranked House Democrat Twitter: 492,235 followers
Election History
Margin of Victory (% pts.)
House Race
2010 Election Results
Candidate
Justin Amash (R) Pat Miles (D) James Rogers (LIBERT) Ted Gerrard (USTAX) Charlie Shick (GREEN)
Votes
133,714 83,953 2,677 2,144 1,575
%
59.7% 37.5% 1.2% 1.0% 0.7%
2012 Election Results
Candidate
Justin Amash (R) Steve Pestka (D) Bill Gelineau (LIBERT) Steven Butler (WRI)
Votes
171,675 144,108 10,498 2
%
52.6% 44.2% 3.2% 0.0%
2014 Election Results
Candidate
Justin Amash (R) Bob Goodrich (D) Tonya Duncan (GREEN)