State
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.
Taxes & budget
Greg HillDemocratic
- Proposes lower property taxes for low- and middle-income homeowners
Donni SteeleRepublican
No documented position found.
Public safety
Greg HillDemocratic
No documented position found.
Donni SteeleRepublican
- Sponsored bills increasing criminal sexual conduct penaltiesIn office
Housing
Greg HillDemocratic
- Opposes investment-firm buy-to-rent home purchases
- Proposes easing rules for building starter homes
Donni SteeleRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Greg HillDemocratic
- Supports expanding small local farms to lower grocery prices
Donni SteeleRepublican
- Led effort to extend Michigan's energy emergency declarationIn office
Roads & infrastructure
Greg HillDemocratic
No documented position found.
Donni SteeleRepublican
- Secured state budget funds for ports and airportsIn office
Health & human services
Greg HillDemocratic
- Proposes guaranteed basic health coverage for every resident
- Proposes state bargaining to lower prescription drug prices
Donni SteeleRepublican
- Opposes Oakland County funding for Planned ParenthoodIn office
Government & transparency
Greg HillDemocratic
- Proposes compensation for customers in extended power outages
Donni SteeleRepublican
- Proposes accountability after audit of state health department contractsIn office
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; 7 issues covered in this race.