State
State Senator, 11th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state senator votes on Michigan laws and the state budget and confirms many of the Governor's appointments.
Covers part of Macomb County.
Taxes & budget
Johnnie S. TownsendRepublican
No documented position found.
Veronica KlinefeltDemocratic
- Supported repealing the retirement tax and free school meals.
- Co-sponsored a Revenue Sharing Trust Fund for local governments.In office
Public safety
Johnnie S. TownsendRepublican
No documented position found.
Veronica KlinefeltDemocratic
- Sponsored a bill making firefighter staffing a bargaining subject.In office
Housing
Johnnie S. TownsendRepublican
No documented position found.
Veronica KlinefeltDemocratic
- Sponsored a cap on out-of-state investors owning single-family homes.In office
Environment & parks
Johnnie S. TownsendRepublican
No documented position found.
Veronica KlinefeltDemocratic
- Pledges to address sewage overflows into Lake St. Clair.
Health & human services
Johnnie S. TownsendRepublican
No documented position found.
Veronica KlinefeltDemocratic
- Pledges to prioritize early childhood education and child care.
Government & transparency
Johnnie S. TownsendRepublican
No documented position found.
Veronica KlinefeltDemocratic
- Supports expanding and protecting voting access.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.