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State Senator, 3rd District

John Conyers III

Candidate for State Senator, 3rd District

Democratic

Background

Campaign website
voteconyers.com

Lifelong Detroiter and graduate of Detroit's Renaissance High School who studied philosophy at Morehouse College and The New School. His professional work has centered on political strategy, communications and economic development.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Supports youth programs and reentry efforts to prevent crime.

    The Platform - John Conyers III for State Senate

    Campaign website · Friends of John Conyers · voteconyers.com

    “Invest in youth programs, community spaces, and reentry efforts that reduce crime before it happens.”
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Education

  • Supports expanding vocational and trade education with unions and employers.

    The Platform - John Conyers III for State Senate

    Campaign website · Friends of John Conyers · voteconyers.com

    “Expand vocational and trade education in partnership with unions and employers, connecting training directly to jobs.”
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Housing

Economy & jobs

  • Proposes incentives for film, digital media and advanced manufacturing.

    The Platform - John Conyers III for State Senate

    Campaign website · Friends of John Conyers · voteconyers.com

    “Grow high-wage industries like film, digital media, advanced manufacturing, and clean energy by creating predictable, bankable incentives”
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  • Supports paid, job-protected family and caregiver leave.

    The Platform - John Conyers III for State Senate

    Campaign website · Friends of John Conyers · voteconyers.com

    “Support paid, job-protected family and caregiver leave for new parents and those caring for loved ones.”
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Environment & parks

Government & transparency

  • Supports limiting dark money and disclosing political spending.

    The Platform - John Conyers III for State Senate

    Campaign website · Friends of John Conyers · voteconyers.com

    “Reduce the influence of dark money and increase transparency around political spending.”
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