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State Senator, 23rd 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 Oakland, Lapeer and Genesee counties.

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Greg Hill

Democratic

Small-business owner; former teacher · Oxford Township

The gist

Proposes guaranteed basic health coverage for every resident
Proposes state bargaining to lower prescription drug prices
Proposes compensation for customers in extended power outages
Opposes investment-firm buy-to-rent home purchases
Proposes easing rules for building starter homes
Proposes lower property taxes for low- and middle-income homeowners
Supports expanding small local farms to lower grocery prices

More about Greg

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Proposes guaranteed basic health coverage for every resident
People's Agenda — Greg Hill For Michigan
Campaign website · greghillformichigan.com
“Guarantee access to basic, affordable health coverage for every Michigander.”
Proposes state bargaining to lower prescription drug prices
People's Agenda — Greg Hill For Michigan
Campaign website · greghillformichigan.com
“Use state purchasing power to negotiate lower prescription drug and healthcare costs.”
Proposes compensation for customers in extended power outages
People's Agenda — Greg Hill For Michigan
Campaign website · greghillformichigan.com
“Require fair and timely compensation for customers experiencing extended outages.”
Opposes investment-firm buy-to-rent home purchases
People's Agenda — Greg Hill For Michigan
Campaign website · greghillformichigan.com
“Fight predatory “buy-to-rent” schemes by big investment firms”
Proposes easing rules for building starter homes
People's Agenda — Greg Hill For Michigan
Campaign website · greghillformichigan.com
“Cut red tape for building and remodeling starter homes”
Proposes lower property taxes for low- and middle-income homeowners
People's Agenda — Greg Hill For Michigan
Campaign website · greghillformichigan.com
“Lower property taxes for low- and middle-income primary homeowners”
Supports expanding small local farms to lower grocery prices
People's Agenda — Greg Hill For Michigan
Campaign website · greghillformichigan.com
“Support and expand small and medium local farming to keep grocery prices down”

Donni Steele

Republican

State representative, 54th District; real estate broker

The gist

Sponsored bills increasing criminal sexual conduct penaltiesIn office
Opposes Oakland County funding for Planned ParenthoodIn office
Secured state budget funds for ports and airportsIn office
Led effort to extend Michigan's energy emergency declarationIn office
Proposes accountability after audit of state health department contractsIn office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

More about Donni

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Sponsored bills increasing criminal sexual conduct penalties
Rep. Steele introduces plan to strengthen penalties for criminal sexual conduct
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · Sep 9, 2026 · gophouse.org
“a four-bill package to strengthen penalties for criminal sexual conduct in Michigan”
Opposes Oakland County funding for Planned Parenthood
Steele Calls on Oakland County to Put Taxpayers and Public Safety First
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · Aug 12, 2026 · gophouse.org
“urging the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to reject a proposal that would provide up to $1.5 million in taxpayer funding to Planned Parenthood”
Secured state budget funds for ports and airports
Rep. Steele secures major transportation investments in state budget
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · Jul 3, 2026 · gophouse.org
“Steele secured $5 million for Michigan’s Maritime and Port Facility Assistance Program and $7.5 million for capital improvements at the state’s commercial service airports”
Led effort to extend Michigan's energy emergency declaration
Steele protects southeast Michigan from gas shortages
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · Jul 1, 2026 · gophouse.org
“extending Michigan’s current state of energy emergency through Sept. 15 after championing the effort”
Proposes accountability after audit of state health department contracts
Rep. Donni Steele Condemns MDHHS Oversight Failures Revealed in State Audit
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · Sep 25, 2026 · gophouse.org
“is demanding accountability following the release of a troubling Michigan Office of the Auditor General performance audit”

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