State
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.
Taxes & budget
Rashida HarrisonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Julie L. DeRoseRepublican
- Pledges transparent, responsible state budgeting
Brandon CrabillLibertarian
- Proposes cutting income and property taxes
Wes PetersonWorking Class
No documented position found.
Housing
Rashida HarrisonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Julie L. DeRoseRepublican
No documented position found.
Brandon CrabillLibertarian
- Proposes removing regulatory limits on housing supply
Wes PetersonWorking Class
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Rashida HarrisonDemocratic
- Supports raising the minimum wage
- Supports expanding collective bargaining rights
Julie L. DeRoseRepublican
- Supports small business growth and vocational training
Brandon CrabillLibertarian
No documented position found.
Wes PetersonWorking Class
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Rashida HarrisonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Julie L. DeRoseRepublican
No documented position found.
Brandon CrabillLibertarian
- Proposes prioritizing rural road and bridge repair
Wes PetersonWorking Class
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Rashida HarrisonDemocratic
- Proposes a two-year moratorium on data center development
Julie L. DeRoseRepublican
No documented position found.
Brandon CrabillLibertarian
- Opposes state energy mandates
Wes PetersonWorking Class
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Rashida HarrisonDemocratic
- Proposes lowering prescription drug costs
- Supports access to gender-affirming care for all ages
Julie L. DeRoseRepublican
No documented position found.
Brandon CrabillLibertarian
No documented position found.
Wes PetersonWorking Class
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Rashida HarrisonDemocratic
- Proposes banning political spending by utilities and state contractors
- Proposes full disclosure of dark money ads
- Opposes ICE detention centers in Michigan
Julie L. DeRoseRepublican
No documented position found.
Brandon CrabillLibertarian
- Proposes line-by-line public disclosure of state spending
- Proposes audits of state agencies for waste
Wes PetersonWorking Class
No documented position found.
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.