State
State Senator, 14th 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 Jackson and Washtenaw counties.
Taxes & budget
Tawn Shawnelle BeligerRepublican
- Opposes taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security.
Sue ShinkDemocratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
Tawn Shawnelle BeligerRepublican
No documented position found.
Sue ShinkDemocratic
- Sponsored expanded pension options for corrections officers.In office
- Sponsored a bill strengthening Michigan's anti-terrorism law.In office
Education
Tawn Shawnelle BeligerRepublican
- Supports expanding school choice.
Sue ShinkDemocratic
No documented position found.
Housing
Tawn Shawnelle BeligerRepublican
No documented position found.
Sue ShinkDemocratic
- Sponsored a bill opening state housing programs to middle-income residents.In office
Economy & jobs
Tawn Shawnelle BeligerRepublican
- Pledges to reinstate Michigan's right-to-work law.
Sue ShinkDemocratic
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Tawn Shawnelle BeligerRepublican
No documented position found.
Sue ShinkDemocratic
- Co-sponsored virtual power plant bills to cut utility costs.In office
Environment & parks
Tawn Shawnelle BeligerRepublican
- Pledges to repeal Michigan's energy mandates.
Sue ShinkDemocratic
- Supports data center water limits and ratepayer cost protections.
- Sponsored a constitutional right to a clean environment amendment.In office
Health & human services
Tawn Shawnelle BeligerRepublican
- Opposes abortion.
Sue ShinkDemocratic
No documented position found.
Courts & justice
Tawn Shawnelle BeligerRepublican
No documented position found.
Sue ShinkDemocratic
- Sponsored the 2026 law guaranteeing public defense for indigent youth.In office
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; 9 issues covered in this race.