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State Senator, 22nd 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 Livingston County and part of Genesee, Oakland, Ingham and Shiawassee counties.
Public safety
Robert HowerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mike MurphyRepublican
- Pledges to prioritize crime victims in state policy
- Led jail opioid-treatment programs as sheriff
Education
Robert HowerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mike MurphyRepublican
- Led expansion of school resource officers as sheriff
Government & transparency
Robert HowerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mike MurphyRepublican
- Pledges to work across party lines for the district
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