The Gist
Home

State

State Senator, 15th 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 Washtenaw, Lenawee and Monroe counties.

Felicia Brabec

Democratic

Clinical psychologist; former state representative

The gist

  • Supports keeping the 2040 clean energy standard she voted for.
  • Supports action against coal tar sealant water pollution.
  • Sponsored the 2024 law requiring destruction of surrendered firearms.In office
  • Sponsored the 2024 tax credit for living organ donors.In office
  • Supported the 2023 law banning conversion therapy on minors.In office
  • Sponsored a bill requiring one school counselor per 250 students.In office
  • Sponsored licensing for clinical social workers.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

More about Felicia
View sources (6)
  1. Supports keeping the 2040 clean energy standard she voted for.

    Felicia Brabec - Planet Detroit 2026 candidate survey

    Candidate questionnaire · Planet Detroit · voterguide.planetdetroit.org

    “I support maintaining the 2040 clean energy standard – legislation I voted for as a State Representative”
  2. Supports action against coal tar sealant water pollution.

    Felicia Brabec - Planet Detroit 2026 candidate survey

    Candidate questionnaire · Planet Detroit · voterguide.planetdetroit.org

    “These coal tar sealants increase the rates of cancer, harm aquatic life, and pollute our state.”
  3. Sponsored the 2024 law requiring destruction of surrendered firearms.

    Brabec's Gun Buyback Reform Bills Pass Out of Committee

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · housedems.com

    “requiring Michigan law enforcement to destroy all parts of the collected or forfeited firearms”
  4. Sponsored the 2024 tax credit for living organ donors.

    Brabec Bill Lowering Costs for Organ Donors Becomes Law

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · housedems.com

    “This legislation creates a one-time tax credit to reimburse Michiganders for live organ donation expenses.”
  5. Supported the 2023 law banning conversion therapy on minors.

    Brabec on Conversion Therapy Ban Becoming Law

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · housedems.com

    “I can proudly say that the practice of conversion therapy on minors is now illegal in the state of Michigan”
  6. Sponsored a bill requiring one school counselor per 250 students.

    Brabec Reintroduces Legislation Requiring Schools to Employ at Least One School Counselor

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · housedems.com

    “would require schools in Michigan to employ one school guidance counselor for every 250 students enrolled”
  7. Sponsored licensing for clinical social workers.

    Brabec, Edwards Introduce Legislation to Bolster Mental Health Workforce

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · housedems.com

    “would add clinical social workers to the list of Michigan's licensed social workers”

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; 4 issues covered in this race.

State Senator, 15th District · Michigan 2026 General Election · The Gist