Kevin Hertel
Candidate for State Senator, 12th District
Background
- Occupation
- State Senator, 12th District
State senator for the 12th District since 2023 and chair of the Senate budget subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs; served in the Michigan House from 2016 to 2022. Lives in St. Clair Shores.
Documented positions
Public safety
Sponsored a bill strengthening Wyatt's Law on child abuse registries.In office
Senate Bill 626 passed the Senate in April 2026.
ReportSen. Hertel's Legislation to Strengthen Wyatt's Law Passes Senate with Bipartisan SupportPublic statement · Michigan Senate Democrats · senatedems.com
“legislation that would strengthen Wyatt's Law and help parents protect their kids from individuals with a known record of abuse or neglect”
Economy & jobs
Supports $152 million for Selfridge Air National Guard Base.In office
ReportSen. Hertel Champions $152 Million Selfridge Investment in Senate Budget ProposalPublic statement · Michigan Senate Democrats · senatedems.com
“Included in the proposal is a $152 million investment for Selfridge, championed by Sen. Kevin Hertel”
Supports keeping Michigan's prevailing wage law.In office
ReportBio - Senator Kevin HertelPublic statement · Michigan Senate Democrats · senatedems.com
“he fought to maintain Michigan's prevailing wage law”
Health & human services
Sponsored association health plans for small businesses.In office
ReportSenate Passes Another Piece of Hertel's Agenda to Lower Healthcare CostsPublic statement · Michigan Senate Democrats · senatedems.com
“would allow for the creation of association health plans for small businesses, helping reduce insurance costs for business owners and their employees”
Courts & justice
Sponsored bills extending the statute of limitations for sexual assault.In office
Lead sponsor of the Justice for Survivors package.
ReportInterlochen Sexual Abuse Report Underscores Need for Hertel's Justice for Survivors PackagePublic statement · Michigan Senate Democrats · senatedems.com
“Hertel's legislation would fix Michigan's broken statute of limitations for sexual assault, giving survivors greater access to the justice system”
All sources (12)
- 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: Macomb County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Official Candidate List for November 2026 Election, Macomb County (updated 9/03/2026)
Election filing · Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds · macombgovdocs.org
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: St. Clair County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Unofficial Candidate List for November 2026, St. Clair County
Election filing · St. Clair County Clerk · stclaircountyclerk.org
- Official Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Wayne County Clerk · waynecountymi.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Wayne County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Senate Passes Another Piece of Hertel's Agenda to Lower Healthcare Costs
Public statement · Michigan Senate Democrats · senatedems.com
- Interlochen Sexual Abuse Report Underscores Need for Hertel's Justice for Survivors Package
Public statement · Michigan Senate Democrats · senatedems.com
- Sen. Hertel's Legislation to Strengthen Wyatt's Law Passes Senate with Bipartisan Support
Public statement · Michigan Senate Democrats · senatedems.com
- Sen. Hertel Champions $152 Million Selfridge Investment in Senate Budget Proposal
Public statement · Michigan Senate Democrats · senatedems.com
- Bio - Senator Kevin Hertel
Public statement · Michigan Senate Democrats · senatedems.com
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