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State Senator, 27th 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 County.
Public safety
Bill BainRepublican
No documented position found.
John D. CherryDemocratic
- Sponsored bill raising corrections officers' retirement benefitsIn office
Housing
Bill BainRepublican
No documented position found.
John D. CherryDemocratic
- Led bipartisan overhaul of mobile home park lawsIn office
Economy & jobs
Bill BainRepublican
- Pledges to protect jobs and workers' treatment
John D. CherryDemocratic
- Sponsored bills offering state retirement savings accountsIn office
- Proposes banning surveillance and dynamic pricingIn office
Roads & infrastructure
Bill BainRepublican
- Supports road funding that preserves road-construction jobs
John D. CherryDemocratic
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Bill BainRepublican
- Supports nurse-to-patient staffing ratios
John D. CherryDemocratic
- Proposes a Medicaid buy-in program for workersIn office
Government & transparency
Bill BainRepublican
- Pledges to cut wasteful state spending
John D. CherryDemocratic
- Co-sponsored bills creating a revenue-sharing trust fundIn office
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