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State Senator, 13th District

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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 Oakland County.

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Sean Carlson

Democratic

Former Oakland County Deputy Executive

The gist

  • Supports better pay for public school teachers.
  • Supports a strong manufacturing base in Michigan.
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  1. Supports better pay for public school teachers.

    Sean Carlson for State Senate

    Campaign website · Sean Carlson for State Senate · seancarlsonforsenate.com

    “better pay for public school teachers”

  2. Supports a strong manufacturing base in Michigan.

    Sean Carlson for State Senate

    Campaign website · Sean Carlson for State Senate · seancarlsonforsenate.com

    “a strong, modern manufacturing base right here in Michigan”

Ryan Berman

Republican

Attorney; former state representative

The gist

  • Sponsored bills to improve police funding and training.
  • Opposes efforts to defund the police.
  • Pledges to advance transparency and accountability in government.
  • Sponsored $1.3 billion in school aid during COVID-19.
  • Supported preserving coverage for catastrophic auto-accident survivors.
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  1. Sponsored bills to improve police funding and training.

    Issues - Elect Ryan Berman

    Campaign website · Elect Ryan Berman · electryanberman.com

    “sponsored legislation to improve funding and training for police officers”

  2. Opposes efforts to defund the police.

    Issues - Elect Ryan Berman

    Campaign website · Elect Ryan Berman · electryanberman.com

    “fiercely advocated against efforts to "defund the police."”

  3. Pledges to advance transparency and accountability in government.

    Issues - Elect Ryan Berman

    Campaign website · Elect Ryan Berman · electryanberman.com

    “Ryan will continue his efforts to build trust in government by advancing transparency, accountability, and integrity within all levels of government.”

  4. Sponsored $1.3 billion in school aid during COVID-19.

    Issues - Elect Ryan Berman

    Campaign website · Elect Ryan Berman · electryanberman.com

    “sponsored legislation providing $1.3 billion to schools”

  5. Supported preserving coverage for catastrophic auto-accident survivors.

    Issues - Elect Ryan Berman

    Campaign website · Elect Ryan Berman · electryanberman.com

    “helping catastrophic auto-accident survivors keep their coverage”

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