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State Senator, 7th 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 Oakland County.
Taxes & budget
Jason HoskinsDemocratic
- Sponsored wider summer property tax deferment for seniors and disabled.In office
Anthony PaesanoRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Jason HoskinsDemocratic
- Sponsored a bill protecting people's likeness from unauthorized AI use.In office
- Sponsored bills against price gouging during declared emergencies.In office
- Sponsored a tax credit for media production in Michigan.In office
Anthony PaesanoRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Jason HoskinsDemocratic
- Sponsored the 2023 law banning conversion therapy on minors.In office
Anthony PaesanoRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Jason HoskinsDemocratic
- Co-sponsored the Michigan Voting Rights Act.In office
Anthony PaesanoRepublican
No documented position found.
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