Sarah Anthony
Candidate for State Senator, 21st District
Background
- Occupation
- State senator, 21st District; chair, Senate Appropriations Committee
- Campaign website
- senatedems.com
State senator since 2023 and chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee; previously a state representative and an Ingham County commissioner. Worked about a decade as deputy and interim executive director of the Michigan College Access Network.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Led Senate passage of the bipartisan 2027 state budgetIn office
As Appropriations chair; the release says the budget keeps Medicaid and food-benefit access, free school meals and free pre-K.
ReportSenate Dems Pass Bipartisan 2027 State Budget to Shield Michiganders from High Costs, Federal HarmGovernment record · Michigan Senate Democrats · Jul 3, 2026 · senatedems.com
“we’ve come together across party lines to deliver a budget that Michiganders can count on: relief from rising costs, economic opportunity, and peace of mind”
Economy & jobs
Sponsored bill barring employers from asking applicants' pay historyIn office
The Senate passed her bill banning employers from requiring applicants to disclose past pay, fringe benefits, credit report or credit history.
ReportSenate Passes Bill to Ensure Michigan Employers Consider Applicants Based on Merit, Not Financial BackgroundGovernment record · Michigan Senate Democrats · Apr 23, 2026 · senatedems.com
“to ban employers from requiring applicants to disclose information about their past pay, fringe benefits, credit report, or credit history”
Proposes a new state office to support small businessesIn office
Bipartisan bills would expand use of the Michigan Strategic Fund and create a state small-business office.
ReportSen. Anthony Intros Bicameral, Bipartisan Bills to Help Small Businesses Succeed in MichiganGovernment record · Michigan Senate Democrats · May 22, 2026 · senatedems.com
“Sen. Anthony aims to expand use of Michigan Strategic Fund, create new state office to unlock support for small business growth”
Health & human services
Co-sponsored bills limiting medical debt collection practicesIn office
Bipartisan package with Sen. Jonathan Lindsey setting hospital financial-assistance guidelines and rules on debt collection; passed the Senate in March 2026.
ReportSenate Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Michiganders Burdened by Medical DebtGovernment record · Michigan Senate Democrats · Mar 11, 2026 · senatedems.com
“establish clear guidelines for hospitals to offer financial assistance programs while also regulating how and when debt can be collected”
Government & transparency
Sponsored bills requiring homeowner input on drain projectsIn office
ReportSen. Anthony Introduces Bills to Improve Transparency, Homeowner Autonomy on Residential Drain ProjectsGovernment record · Michigan Senate Democrats · Jun 25, 2026 · senatedems.com
“improve communication, transparency, and homeowner input on drain projects impacting individuals’ property”
Voted to restore three-factor revenue-sharing formula for local governmentsIn office
ReportSen. Anthony Recognized for Efforts to Strengthen Local GovernmentGovernment record · Michigan Senate Democrats · Mar 11, 2026 · senatedems.com
“By restoring the three-factor formula for the distribution of state revenue sharing in 2024, Sen. Anthony and her Senate Democratic colleagues ensured”
All sources (10)
- 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: Eaton 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
- Biography — Senator Sarah Anthony
Government record · Michigan Senate Democrats · senatedems.com
- Senate Passes Bill to Ensure Michigan Employers Consider Applicants Based on Merit, Not Financial Background
Government record · Michigan Senate Democrats · Apr 23, 2026 · senatedems.com
- Senate Dems Pass Bipartisan 2027 State Budget to Shield Michiganders from High Costs, Federal Harm
Government record · Michigan Senate Democrats · Jul 3, 2026 · senatedems.com
- Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Michiganders Burdened by Medical Debt
Government record · Michigan Senate Democrats · Mar 11, 2026 · senatedems.com
- Sen. Anthony Introduces Bills to Improve Transparency, Homeowner Autonomy on Residential Drain Projects
Government record · Michigan Senate Democrats · Jun 25, 2026 · senatedems.com
- Sen. Anthony Intros Bicameral, Bipartisan Bills to Help Small Businesses Succeed in Michigan
Government record · Michigan Senate Democrats · May 22, 2026 · senatedems.com
- Sen. Anthony Recognized for Efforts to Strengthen Local Government
Government record · Michigan Senate Democrats · Mar 11, 2026 · senatedems.com
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