State
State Senator, 26th 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 Genesee, Lapeer, Saginaw and Tuscola counties.
Taxes & budget
Brendan J. JohnsonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Matthew BierleinRepublican
- Opposes new state programs and added state employeesIn office
Education
Brendan J. JohnsonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Matthew BierleinRepublican
- Sponsored bill exempting school preschools from child care licensingIn office
Environment & parks
Brendan J. JohnsonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Matthew BierleinRepublican
- Voted for House energy plan replacing 100% clean-energy goalsIn office
Health & human services
Brendan J. JohnsonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Matthew BierleinRepublican
- Opposes bills legalizing medically assisted suicideIn office
Government & transparency
Brendan J. JohnsonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Matthew BierleinRepublican
- Sponsored bill requiring local cost estimates for state proposalsIn office
- Proposes faster Treasury handling of delayed tax refundsIn office
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