State
State Senator, 37th 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 Grand Traverse, Emmet, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Antrim and Leelanau counties and part of Chippewa and Mackinac counties.
Public safety
Kate GallupDemocratic
- Opposes Flock license-plate cameras in communities
John DamooseRepublican
- Co-sponsored bipartisan package against human traffickingIn office
- Sponsored bill designating the Mackinac Bridge a key facilityIn office
Education
Kate GallupDemocratic
- Supports the Invest in MI Kids school-funding tax initiative
John DamooseRepublican
- Sponsored bills on school accountability and teacher retentionIn office
Economy & jobs
Kate GallupDemocratic
No documented position found.
John DamooseRepublican
- Sponsored law letting Mackinac Island regulate ferry feesIn office
- Co-sponsored bills against ticket resale botsIn office
Roads & infrastructure
Kate GallupDemocratic
No documented position found.
John DamooseRepublican
- Supports building the Line 5 tunnel under the StraitsIn office
Environment & parks
Kate GallupDemocratic
- Supports local moratoriums on data centers
John DamooseRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Kate GallupDemocratic
- Supports the MICare statewide basic health care proposal
John DamooseRepublican
- Sponsored bill ending copays for breast cancer diagnostic imagingIn office
Government & transparency
Kate GallupDemocratic
- Supports banning campaign donations from utilities and contractors
- Supports ranked-choice voting
John DamooseRepublican
No documented position found.
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