State
State Senator, 18th 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 Barry County and part of Calhoun, Allegan, Kent, Ionia and Kalamazoo counties.
Taxes & budget
Anthony PennockDemocratic
No documented position found.
Thomas A. AlbertRepublican
- Voted against the Senate Democrats' 2027 budget plan.In office
Public safety
Anthony PennockDemocratic
No documented position found.
Thomas A. AlbertRepublican
- Sponsored tougher penalties for drunk drivers who kill or injure.In office
- Sponsored bills making illegal entry into Michigan a state crime.In office
Education
Anthony PennockDemocratic
- Supports repealing Proposal A to change school funding.
Thomas A. AlbertRepublican
- Sponsored bills restoring Read by Grade Three retention rules.In office
Housing
Anthony PennockDemocratic
- Supports rent stability and freezing utility rate hikes.
Thomas A. AlbertRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Anthony PennockDemocratic
- Proposes mandatory paid medical and parental leave.
- Supports a minimum wage indexed to inflation.
- Supports restoring defined-benefit pensions for public employees.
Thomas A. AlbertRepublican
- Sponsored a bill restoring right-to-work in the private sector.In office
- Led a 53-bill plan to eliminate the MEDC.In office
Environment & parks
Anthony PennockDemocratic
- Supports keeping the 100% clean energy by 2040 law.
Thomas A. AlbertRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Anthony PennockDemocratic
No documented position found.
Thomas A. AlbertRepublican
- Sponsored bills banning gender transition treatments for minors.In office
Government & transparency
Anthony PennockDemocratic
- Supports extending FOIA to the Governor and Legislature.
Thomas A. AlbertRepublican
No documented position found.
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; 8 issues covered in this race.