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State Senator, 23rd District
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Donni Steele

Candidate for State Senator, 23rd District

Republican

Background

Occupation
State representative, 54th District; real estate broker

State representative for the 54th House District since 2023; chairs the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Local Transportation. Former Orion Township treasurer (six years) and trustee (four years), and a real estate associate broker.

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Photo: Official portrait — Michigan House

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Sponsored bills increasing criminal sexual conduct penaltiesIn office

    House Bills 6260–6263 would set minimum prison terms across all four degrees; passed the House in September 2026.

    Rep. Steele introduces plan to strengthen penalties for criminal sexual conduct

    Government record · Michigan House Republicans · Sep 9, 2026 · gophouse.org

    “a four-bill package to strengthen penalties for criminal sexual conduct in Michigan”
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Economy & jobs

  • Led effort to extend Michigan's energy emergency declarationIn office

    The resolution extended the state of energy emergency through Sept. 15, 2026, to head off fuel shortages.

    Steele protects southeast Michigan from gas shortages

    Government record · Michigan House Republicans · Jul 1, 2026 · gophouse.org

    “extending Michigan’s current state of energy emergency through Sept. 15 after championing the effort”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Secured state budget funds for ports and airportsIn office

    Rep. Steele secures major transportation investments in state budget

    Government record · Michigan House Republicans · Jul 3, 2026 · gophouse.org

    “Steele secured $5 million for Michigan’s Maritime and Port Facility Assistance Program and $7.5 million for capital improvements at the state’s commercial service airports”
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Health & human services

Government & transparency

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Donni Steele on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • HousingNo documented position found.

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