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State Senator, 1st 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 Wayne County.
Economy & jobs
Justin OnwenuDemocratic
- Proposes statewide data center rules requiring community benefits agreements.
Patrick O'ConnellRepublican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Justin OnwenuDemocratic
- Supports a statewide water affordability program and lead line replacement.
- Supports expanding reliable public transportation.
Patrick O'ConnellRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Justin OnwenuDemocratic
- Supports cumulative health impact reviews before new pollution permits.
- Supports keeping the 100% clean energy by 2040 law.
- Supports making polluters pay for contaminated-site cleanup.
Patrick O'ConnellRepublican
No documented position found.
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