John D. Cherry
Candidate for State Senator, 27th District
Background
- Occupation
- State senator, 27th District
- Campaign website
- senatedems.com
State senator since 2023, chair of the Senate Labor Committee and Assistant President Pro Tempore; previously served two terms as a state representative. Former Michigan Department of Natural Resources employee and vice chair of the Flint Charter Commission.
Documented positions
Public safety
Sponsored bill raising corrections officers' retirement benefitsIn office
Would let state corrections, conservation and other law enforcement officers join the State Police hybrid retirement system.
ReportSen. Cherry Continues Fight for Michigan Corrections, Law Enforcement OfficersGovernment record · Michigan Senate Democrats · Jul 29, 2026 · senatedems.com
“reintroduced legislation to boost retirement benefits for state corrections, conservation, and other law enforcement officers”
Housing
Led bipartisan overhaul of mobile home park lawsIn office
Six-bill package passed the Senate in May 2026.
ReportMichigan Senate Passes Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Rights, Protections for Mobile Home ResidentsGovernment record · Michigan Senate Democrats · May 19, 2026 · senatedems.com
“Spearheaded by Sen. Cherry, the six-bill package would also support responsible park operators who have been undercut by unlicensed competitors”
Economy & jobs
Sponsored bills offering state retirement savings accountsIn office
For workers without a workplace retirement plan; passed the Senate in June 2026.
ReportSenate Dems Pass Bills to Expand Access to Retirement Savings Accounts for All MichigandersGovernment record · Michigan Senate Democrats · Jun 17, 2026 · senatedems.com
“Legislation would offer future financial security to roughly 1.5 million Michiganders without access to a workplace retirement savings plan”
Proposes banning surveillance and dynamic pricingIn office
ReportSenate Dems Intro Bills to Protect Michigan Consumers from Deceptive Dynamic Pricing PracticesGovernment record · Michigan Senate Democrats · May 20, 2026 · senatedems.com
“introduced legislation to ban surveillance pricing for e-commerce and dynamic pricing for retail stores”
Health & human services
Proposes a Medicaid buy-in program for workersIn office
Senate Bill 1152, with a House companion.
ReportCherry, Xiong Introduce Medicaid Buy-In Program to Help Michigan Workers Maintain Affordable HealthcareGovernment record · Michigan Senate Democrats · Aug 26, 2026 · senatedems.com
“introduced legislation this week to create a Medicaid buy-in program to make affordable healthcare available for more Michiganders”
Government & transparency
Co-sponsored bills creating a revenue-sharing trust fundIn office
ReportMichigan Senate Unanimously Passes Bills to Create Revenue Sharing Trust Fund, Protecting Resources for Local CommunitiesGovernment record · Michigan Senate Democrats · Apr 30, 2026 · senatedems.com
“New restricted fund would provide stable funding for Michigan cities, townships, villages, and counties”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from John D. Cherry on them.
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All sources (9)
- Official Candidate Listing, All State and Judicial Offices, General Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections · mi-boe.entellitrak.com
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Genesee County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Biography — Senator John Cherry
Government record · Michigan Senate Democrats · senatedems.com
- Cherry, Xiong Introduce Medicaid Buy-In Program to Help Michigan Workers Maintain Affordable Healthcare
Government record · Michigan Senate Democrats · Aug 26, 2026 · senatedems.com
- Sen. Cherry Continues Fight for Michigan Corrections, Law Enforcement Officers
Government record · Michigan Senate Democrats · Jul 29, 2026 · senatedems.com
- Senate Dems Pass Bills to Expand Access to Retirement Savings Accounts for All Michiganders
Government record · Michigan Senate Democrats · Jun 17, 2026 · senatedems.com
- Senate Dems Intro Bills to Protect Michigan Consumers from Deceptive Dynamic Pricing Practices
Government record · Michigan Senate Democrats · May 20, 2026 · senatedems.com
- Michigan Senate Passes Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Rights, Protections for Mobile Home Residents
Government record · Michigan Senate Democrats · May 19, 2026 · senatedems.com
- Michigan Senate Unanimously Passes Bills to Create Revenue Sharing Trust Fund, Protecting Resources for Local Communities
Government record · Michigan Senate Democrats · Apr 30, 2026 · senatedems.com
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