Thomas A. Albert
Candidate for State Senator, 18th District
Background
- Occupation
- State Senator, 18th District
- Campaign website
- votealbert.com
State senator for the 18th District since 2023; served three terms in the Michigan House (2017–2022), where he chaired the Appropriations Committee. A Marine Corps veteran who deployed to Iraq in 2009 and a former investor for the State of Michigan Retirement Systems.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted against the Senate Democrats' 2027 budget plan.In office
ReportSen. Albert: Senate Democrats' state budget plan is 'unsustainable and unacceptable'Public statement · Michigan Senate Republicans · senatorthomasalbert.com
“issued the following statement after voting against a state budget plan advanced by Democrats in the Michigan Senate”
Public safety
Sponsored tougher penalties for drunk drivers who kill or injure.In office
"Lucia's Law" package (2026).
ReportSen. Albert proposes 'Lucia's Law' to put victims first, provide justice in drunk driving casesPublic statement · Michigan Senate Republicans · senatorthomasalbert.com
“introduced legislation to close loopholes in Michigan law and ensure real consequences for drunk drivers who cause death or serious injury”
Sponsored bills making illegal entry into Michigan a state crime.In office
Senate Bills 42 and 43 (2025).
ReportSen. Albert introduces plan to address illegal immigration in MichiganPublic statement · Michigan Senate Republicans · senatorthomasalbert.com
“The legislation would support a partnership between local law enforcement and federal immigration efforts, while making illegal entry into Michigan a state-level crime.”
Education
Sponsored bills restoring Read by Grade Three retention rules.In office
ReportSen. Albert introduces plan to shift schools' focus back to student successPublic statement · Michigan Senate Republicans · senatorthomasalbert.com
“The plan would restore accountability to Michigan's "Read by Grade Three" law, tightly connect student achievement to teacher evaluations”
Economy & jobs
Sponsored a bill restoring right-to-work in the private sector.In office
ReportSen. Albert introduces plan to restore Right to Work, improve Michigan's economyPublic statement · Michigan Senate Republicans · senatorthomasalbert.com
“Albert is the main sponsor of Senate Bill … which would restore Right to Work in the private sector”
Led a 53-bill plan to eliminate the MEDC.In office
ReportSen. Albert introduces plan to eliminate MEDCPublic statement · Michigan Senate Republicans · senatorthomasalbert.com
“led the introduction of a legislative plan to eliminate the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and reshape the state's approach to job creation”
Health & human services
Sponsored bills banning gender transition treatments for minors.In office
ReportSen. Albert acts to protect kids from harmful gender transition surgeries and chemicalsPublic statement · Michigan Senate Republicans · senatorthomasalbert.com
“Senate Bills 289-291 would ban certain procedures for patients under age 18”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Thomas A. Albert on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (16)
- 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: Allegan 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: Barry 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: Calhoun 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: Ionia 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: Kalamazoo 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: Kent County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Official Candidates and Proposals List, November 3, 2026 General Election (updated 9/10/2026)
Election filing · Kent County Clerk, Elections Division · kentcountymi.gov
- Meet Senator Albert
Public statement · Michigan Senate Republicans · senatorthomasalbert.com
- Sen. Albert introduces plan to restore Right to Work, improve Michigan's economy
Public statement · Michigan Senate Republicans · senatorthomasalbert.com
- Sen. Albert introduces plan to eliminate MEDC
Public statement · Michigan Senate Republicans · senatorthomasalbert.com
- Sen. Albert proposes 'Lucia's Law' to put victims first, provide justice in drunk driving cases
Public statement · Michigan Senate Republicans · senatorthomasalbert.com
- Sen. Albert introduces plan to shift schools' focus back to student success
Public statement · Michigan Senate Republicans · senatorthomasalbert.com
- Sen. Albert introduces plan to address illegal immigration in Michigan
Public statement · Michigan Senate Republicans · senatorthomasalbert.com
- Sen. Albert acts to protect kids from harmful gender transition surgeries and chemicals
Public statement · Michigan Senate Republicans · senatorthomasalbert.com
- Sen. Albert: Senate Democrats' state budget plan is 'unsustainable and unacceptable'
Public statement · Michigan Senate Republicans · senatorthomasalbert.com
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