Mike Murphy
Candidate for State Senator, 22nd District
Background
- Occupation
- Livingston County Sheriff
- Campaign website
- mikemurphyforsenate.com
Livingston County Sheriff since 2016, overseeing the county's corrections and field services divisions; member of the Michigan Sheriffs' Association legislative committee.
Documented positions
Public safety
Pledges to prioritize crime victims in state policy
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“I’ll be a voice for crime victims—ensuring justice, safety, and policies that put them first.”
Led jail opioid-treatment programs as sheriff
Vivitrol and medically assisted treatment programs for people leaving the county jail.
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“implemented a Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program to support opioid users upon release from jail”
Education
Led expansion of school resource officers as sheriff
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“increasing the number of School Resource Officers to ensure safer learning environments”
Government & transparency
Pledges to work across party lines for the district
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“I’ll stand strong for our district, speak the truth, and work across the aisle when it benefits our community.”
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
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Ingham County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Livingston County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Oakland County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Official Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election (updated 9/25/2026)
Election filing · Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, Elections Division · cdn.oaklandcountymi.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Shiawassee County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Mike Murphy for State Senate
Campaign website · mikemurphyforsenate.com
- About Mike — Mike Murphy for State Senate
Campaign website · mikemurphyforsenate.com
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