State
State Senator, 2nd District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 3
- 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 Wayne County.
Public safety
Abbas AlawiehDemocratic
- Proposes limiting state and local police cooperation with ICE.
Harry SawickiRepublican
No documented position found.
Larry Darnell BettsWorking Class
No documented position found.
Housing
Abbas AlawiehDemocratic
- Supports just-cause eviction laws and tenant right to counsel.
Harry SawickiRepublican
No documented position found.
Larry Darnell BettsWorking Class
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Abbas AlawiehDemocratic
- Supports raising the minimum wage and strengthening unions.
- Supports making large energy users pay for grid upgrades.
Harry SawickiRepublican
No documented position found.
Larry Darnell BettsWorking Class
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Abbas AlawiehDemocratic
- Supports traffic calming, public transit and protected bike lanes.
Harry SawickiRepublican
No documented position found.
Larry Darnell BettsWorking Class
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Abbas AlawiehDemocratic
- Supports full implementation of the Clean Energy and Jobs Act.
Harry SawickiRepublican
No documented position found.
Larry Darnell BettsWorking Class
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Abbas AlawiehDemocratic
- Supports abortion access and Medicaid coverage of reproductive care.
Harry SawickiRepublican
No documented position found.
Larry Darnell BettsWorking Class
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Abbas AlawiehDemocratic
- Supports expanding voting access and campaign finance transparency.
Harry SawickiRepublican
No documented position found.
Larry Darnell BettsWorking 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.