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State Senator, 28th District

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 4
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 Ingham, Clinton and Shiawassee counties.

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Rashida Harrison

Democratic

Professor

The gist

Proposes banning political spending by utilities and state contractors
Proposes full disclosure of dark money ads
Supports raising the minimum wage
Supports expanding collective bargaining rights
Proposes lowering prescription drug costs
Opposes ICE detention centers in Michigan
Proposes a two-year moratorium on data center development
Supports access to gender-affirming care for all ages

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Proposes banning political spending by utilities and state contractors
Priorities — Dr Rashida Harrison for Michigan state senate
Campaign website · rashidaharrisonforstatesenate.com
“Banning all Michigan utilities and state contractors from engaging in political spending.”
Proposes full disclosure of dark money ads
Priorities — Dr Rashida Harrison for Michigan state senate
Campaign website · rashidaharrisonforstatesenate.com
“Requiring full disclosure of dark money ads and exposing clearinghouse organizations that allow donors to give anonymously.”
Supports raising the minimum wage
Priorities — Dr Rashida Harrison for Michigan state senate
Campaign website · rashidaharrisonforstatesenate.com
“Raising the minimum wage to ensure every worker gets a livable wage.”
Supports expanding collective bargaining rights
Priorities — Dr Rashida Harrison for Michigan state senate
Campaign website · rashidaharrisonforstatesenate.com
“Strengthening unions and protecting organized labor by expanding collective bargaining rights in Michigan.”
Proposes lowering prescription drug costs
Priorities — Dr Rashida Harrison for Michigan state senate
Campaign website · rashidaharrisonforstatesenate.com
“Lowering the cost of prescription drugs and ending pharmaceutical price gouging.”
Opposes ICE detention centers in Michigan
Priorities — Dr Rashida Harrison for Michigan state senate
Campaign website · rashidaharrisonforstatesenate.com
“Stopping all ICE detention centers in the State of Michigan.”
Proposes a two-year moratorium on data center development
Priorities — Dr Rashida Harrison for Michigan state senate
Campaign website · rashidaharrisonforstatesenate.com
“Enacting a moratorium on all data center development, production, and expansion for the next two years”
Supports access to gender-affirming care for all ages
About — Dr Rashida Harrison for Michigan state senate
Campaign website · rashidaharrisonforstatesenate.com
“She supports full access to gender-affirming healthcare for trans people of all ages.”

Julie L. DeRose

Republican

Small-business owner; adult education director · DeWitt

The gist

Supports small business growth and vocational training
Pledges transparent, responsible state budgeting

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Supports small business growth and vocational training
Julie L. DeRose | Candidate for Michigan State Senate, District 28
Campaign website · derose4mi.com
“Supporting small business growth and expanding access to vocational training”
Pledges transparent, responsible state budgeting
Julie L. DeRose | Candidate for Michigan State Senate, District 28
Campaign website · derose4mi.com
“Ensuring taxpayer dollars are managed with transparency, integrity, and a commitment to responsible budgeting.”

Brandon Crabill

Libertarian

Attorney; small-business owner

The gist

Proposes cutting income and property taxes
Opposes state energy mandates
Proposes line-by-line public disclosure of state spending
Proposes audits of state agencies for waste
Proposes removing regulatory limits on housing supply
Proposes prioritizing rural road and bridge repair

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Proposes cutting income and property taxes
Platform — Crabill for Michigan Senate District 28
Campaign website · brandoncrabill.com
“Cut income and property taxes for working families and retirees”
Opposes state energy mandates
Platform — Crabill for Michigan Senate District 28
Campaign website · brandoncrabill.com
“Oppose energy mandates that drive up utility bills”
Proposes line-by-line public disclosure of state spending
Platform — Crabill for Michigan Senate District 28
Campaign website · brandoncrabill.com
“Require line-by-line public disclosure of state budget expenditures”
Proposes audits of state agencies for waste
Platform — Crabill for Michigan Senate District 28
Campaign website · brandoncrabill.com
“Audit state agencies for waste, fraud, and inefficiency”
Proposes removing regulatory limits on housing supply
Platform — Crabill for Michigan Senate District 28
Campaign website · brandoncrabill.com
“Remove regulatory barriers that limit housing supply”
Proposes prioritizing rural road and bridge repair
Platform — Crabill for Michigan Senate District 28
Campaign website · brandoncrabill.com
“Prioritize rural road and bridge repair in District 28”

Wes Peterson

Working Class

The gist

No documented position found.

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