State
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.
Taxes & budget
Julie M. RogersDemocratic
No documented position found.
Shaun YoungRepublican
- Proposes ending state taxes and lowering property taxes.
- Pledges audits to stop fraudulent state payments.
Public safety
Julie M. RogersDemocratic
No documented position found.
Shaun YoungRepublican
- Proposes a domestic abuse offender registry with mandatory therapy.
Education
Julie M. RogersDemocratic
- Sponsored the 2023 law requiring training for child abuse reporters.
- Voted for free breakfast and lunch for all students.
Shaun YoungRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Julie M. RogersDemocratic
- Voted to put Homes for All housing initiative on ballot.
Shaun YoungRepublican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Julie M. RogersDemocratic
- Secured $26 million for the U.S. 131 Business interchange.
Shaun YoungRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Julie M. RogersDemocratic
No documented position found.
Shaun YoungRepublican
- Opposes new data centers in Michigan.
- Supports cumulative impact reviews and inspections of polluters.
Health & human services
Julie M. RogersDemocratic
- 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.
Shaun YoungRepublican
- Proposes exempting single mothers from food stamp work requirements.
Courts & justice
Julie M. RogersDemocratic
No documented position found.
Shaun YoungRepublican
- Proposes life sentences for third child sexual assault offenses.
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.