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State Senator, 14th District
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Sue Shink

Candidate for State Senator, 14th District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State Senator, 14th District

State senator for the 14th District since 2023 and chair of the Senate corrections budget subcommittee. Previously chair of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners and a Northfield Township trustee; holds bachelor's, master's and law degrees from the University of Michigan.

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Photo: Official portrait — Michigan Senate

Documented positions

Public safety

Housing

Roads & infrastructure

Environment & parks

  • Supports data center water limits and ratepayer cost protections.

    She also said she is open to a moratorium until regulatory bills become law.

    Sue Shink - Planet Detroit 2026 candidate survey

    Candidate questionnaire · Planet Detroit · voterguide.planetdetroit.org

    “limits on water consumption, prohibitions on any infrastructure improvement costs being placed on consumers”
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  • Sponsored a constitutional right to a clean environment amendment.In office

    Senate Joint Resolution H, the Michigan Green Amendment.

    Sen. Shink, Rep. McKinney Introduce Amendment for Increased Environmental Protections

    Public statement · Michigan Senate Democrats · senatedems.com

    “would place an amendment to the Michigan Constitution on the ballot — enshrining the right to a clean, healthy environment”
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Courts & justice

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Sue Shink on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

All sources (12)

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