Veronica Klinefelt
Candidate for State Senator, 11th District
Background
- Occupation
- State Senator, 11th District
- Campaign website
- veronicaklinefelt.com
State senator for the 11th District since 2023 and chair of the Senate Veterans and Emergency Services Committee. Previously served ten years on the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, eight years on the Eastpointe City Council and on the East Detroit school board, and was president of the Michigan Association of Counties.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supported repealing the retirement tax and free school meals.
ReportPriorities - Veronica Klinefelt for State SenateCampaign website · Veronica Klinefelt for State Senator · veronicaklinefelt.com
“I supported repealing the retirement tax on our seniors, expanding funding for free pre-school, free school meals for K-12 students”
Co-sponsored a Revenue Sharing Trust Fund for local governments.In office
ReportMichigan Senate Unanimously Passes Bills to Create Revenue Sharing Trust FundPublic statement · Michigan Senate Democrats · senatedems.com
“these bills would create a Revenue Sharing Trust Fund, dedicating a fixed portion of sales tax revenue to support essential local government operations”
Public safety
Sponsored a bill making firefighter staffing a bargaining subject.In office
Senate Bill 319 passed the Senate in June 2025.
ReportSen. Klinefelt on the Senate's Passage of Legislation to Support First RespondersPublic statement · Michigan Senate Democrats · senatedems.com
“would require the inclusion of staffing levels as a subject of collective bargaining between public employers and their employees”
Housing
Sponsored a cap on out-of-state investors owning single-family homes.In office
Senate Bill 971 (2026).
ReportSenate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Make Housing More Affordable for Michigan FamiliesPublic statement · Michigan Senate Democrats · senatedems.com
“prohibiting out-of-state investment groups from owning more than 10 single-family homes in Michigan”
Environment & parks
Pledges to address sewage overflows into Lake St. Clair.
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“find innovative solutions for CSOs and make our beaches and waters safe again”
Health & human services
Pledges to prioritize early childhood education and child care.
ReportPriorities - Veronica Klinefelt for State SenateCampaign website · Veronica Klinefelt for State Senator · veronicaklinefelt.com
“As your State Senator, I will prioritize early childhood education and childcare for Michigan's working families.”
Government & transparency
Supports expanding and protecting voting access.
ReportPriorities - Veronica Klinefelt for State SenateCampaign website · Veronica Klinefelt for State Senator · veronicaklinefelt.com
“I look forward to continuing the fight to expand and protect voting access.”
All sources (8)
- 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
- Bio - Senator Veronica Klinefelt
Public statement · Michigan Senate Democrats · senatedems.com
- Priorities - Veronica Klinefelt for State Senate
Campaign website · Veronica Klinefelt for State Senator · veronicaklinefelt.com
- Sen. Klinefelt on the Senate's Passage of Legislation to Support First Responders
Public statement · Michigan Senate Democrats · senatedems.com
- Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Make Housing More Affordable for Michigan Families
Public statement · Michigan Senate Democrats · senatedems.com
- Michigan Senate Unanimously Passes Bills to Create Revenue Sharing Trust Fund
Public statement · Michigan Senate Democrats · senatedems.com
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