Robert Hower
Democratic
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State Senator, 22nd District
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- 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 Livingston County and part of Genesee, Oakland, Ingham and Shiawassee counties.
Mike Murphy
Republican
Livingston County Sheriff
The gist
- Pledges to prioritize crime victims in state policy
- Pledges to work across party lines for the district
- Led jail opioid-treatment programs as sheriff
- Led expansion of school resource officers as sheriff
More about Mike
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Pledges to prioritize crime victims in state policy
Mike Murphy for State SenateCampaign website · mikemurphyforsenate.com
“I’ll be a voice for crime victims—ensuring justice, safety, and policies that put them first.”
Pledges to work across party lines for the district
Mike Murphy for State SenateCampaign website · mikemurphyforsenate.com
“I’ll stand strong for our district, speak the truth, and work across the aisle when it benefits our community.”
Led jail opioid-treatment programs as sheriff
About Mike — Mike Murphy for State SenateCampaign website · mikemurphyforsenate.com
“implemented a Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program to support opioid users upon release from jail”
Led expansion of school resource officers as sheriff
About Mike — Mike Murphy for State SenateCampaign website · mikemurphyforsenate.com
“increasing the number of School Resource Officers to ensure safer learning environments”
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