Politics & Government

Bouchard, Hines Will Face Off In Michigan's 10th Congressional District: AP

Republican Bouchard captured more than 72 percent of the vote, according to unofficial vote totals, while Hines led the Democrats.

Republican Michael Bouchard captured his party's nomination for Michigan's open 10th Congressional District, and Democrat Christina Bertrand Hines won her primary, the Associated Press projected.

The race was called as Bouchard captured more than 72 percent of the vote, according to unofficial vote totals.

Hines was leading the Democratic primary with 46 percent of the vote as of 12:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Find out what's happening in Macomb Townshipfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Here are the live election results:

Democrats

Find out what's happening in Macomb Townshipfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Christina Bertrand Hines33,838+46.0%
Eric Chung22,437
+30.5%
Tim Greimel17,298
+23.5%

Precincts reporting - 70 percent

Republicans

Michael Bouchard33,933+72.6%
Justin Kirk8,351+17.9%
Robert Lulgjuraj2,692+5.8%
Steffan Demetropoulos1,779+3.8%

Precincts reporting - 61 percent

The district, which includes southern Macomb County and part of Rochester Hills, is currently represented by John James, who chose not to seek re-election, opting to run for governor instead. James won the Republican primary and will face off against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in November.

James did not endorse anyone in the race, but Bouchard earned the backing of President Donald Trump.

Bouchard listed his top priorities as adding manufacturing jobs in the district and backing the "Parents’ Bill of Rights," which he says will give moms and dads a say in what their kids are being taught in schools.

He has also cited strengthening U.S. national security. He is a veteran.

On the Democratic side, all three candidates cited affordability as a top concern, specifically attacking President Trump's tariffs, which they believe harm the district's manufacturing sector.

The candidates, however, did not outright oppose tariffs.

They also pointed to rising costs in health care, which they all have pledged to expand and make more affordable.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.