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State Senator, 19th 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 Kalamazoo and Van Buren counties.

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Julie M. Rogers

Democratic

State Representative, 41st District; physical therapist

The gist

Led efforts to codify Affordable Care Act protections.
Voted to repeal Michigan's 1931 abortion ban.
Sponsored bills requiring coverage of a 12-month birth control supply.
Sponsored the 2023 law requiring training for child abuse reporters.
Voted for free breakfast and lunch for all students.
Voted to put Homes for All housing initiative on ballot.
Secured $26 million for the U.S. 131 Business interchange.

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Led efforts to codify Affordable Care Act protections.
Priorities - Julie Rogers for State Senate
Campaign website · Julie Rogers for State Senate · juliemrogers.com
“I championed codifying key elements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into Michigan law”
Voted to repeal Michigan's 1931 abortion ban.
Priorities - Julie Rogers for State Senate
Campaign website · Julie Rogers for State Senate · juliemrogers.com
“In 2023, I proudly voted to repeal a 1931 law that criminalized abortion”
Sponsored bills requiring coverage of a 12-month birth control supply.
Priorities - Julie Rogers for State Senate
Campaign website · Julie Rogers for State Senate · juliemrogers.com
“I have sponsored bills that would require insurance companies to provide coverage for a 12 month supply of birth control.”
Sponsored the 2023 law requiring training for child abuse reporters.
Priorities - Julie Rogers for State Senate
Campaign website · Julie Rogers for State Senate · juliemrogers.com
“sponsored HB 4120, signed into law in 2023, requiring that every mandatory reporter of child abuse or neglect”
Voted for free breakfast and lunch for all students.
Priorities - Julie Rogers for State Senate
Campaign website · Julie Rogers for State Senate · juliemrogers.com
“helped secure free breakfast and lunch for every child in the state regardless of family income.”
Voted to put Homes for All housing initiative on ballot.
Priorities - Julie Rogers for State Senate
Campaign website · Julie Rogers for State Senate · juliemrogers.com
“As Chair of the Kalamazoo County Commission, I voted to put the "Homes for All" initiative before voters.”
Secured $26 million for the U.S. 131 Business interchange.
Priorities - Julie Rogers for State Senate
Campaign website · Julie Rogers for State Senate · juliemrogers.com
“helping secure $26 million for the U.S. 131 Business Interchange in Kalamazoo”

Shaun Young

Republican

Retired minor-league hockey player

The gist

Opposes new data centers in Michigan.
Proposes ending state taxes and lowering property taxes.
Proposes exempting single mothers from food stamp work requirements.
Proposes a domestic abuse offender registry with mandatory therapy.
Proposes life sentences for third child sexual assault offenses.
Pledges audits to stop fraudulent state payments.
Supports cumulative impact reviews and inspections of polluters.

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Opposes new data centers in Michigan.
Stances - Shaun for State Senate
Campaign website · Shaun for State Senate · shaun-for-state-senate.com
“I aim to prevent data centers from establishing here, as they significantly raise energy costs, consume vast resources, and can lead to health concerns”
Proposes ending state taxes and lowering property taxes.
Stances - Shaun for State Senate
Campaign website · Shaun for State Senate · shaun-for-state-senate.com
“I propose stopping state taxes and lowering property taxes to alleviate financial burdens on families and businesses.”
Proposes exempting single mothers from food stamp work requirements.
Stances - Shaun for State Senate
Campaign website · Shaun for State Senate · shaun-for-state-senate.com
“I will champion legislation to create an exemption for single mothers with more than one child from food stamp work requirements.”
Proposes a domestic abuse offender registry with mandatory therapy.
Policies - Shaun for State Senate
Campaign website · Shaun for State Senate · shaun-for-state-senate.com
“Individuals convicted of domestic abuse would be placed on a registry, requiring mandatory therapy for five years.”
Proposes life sentences for third child sexual assault offenses.
Policies - Shaun for State Senate
Campaign website · Shaun for State Senate · shaun-for-state-senate.com
“A third offense would result in a life sentence”
Pledges audits to stop fraudulent state payments.
Stances - Shaun for State Senate
Campaign website · Shaun for State Senate · shaun-for-state-senate.com
“I will conduct thorough audits to identify and halt payments linked to fraud.”
Supports cumulative impact reviews and inspections of polluters.
Shaun Young - Planet Detroit 2026 candidate survey
Candidate questionnaire · Planet Detroit · voterguide.planetdetroit.org
“They need to be heavily regulated and constant inspections.”

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