Currently holds the office of Michigan State Senate - District 8 until January 1, 2027.
Candidate for U.S. Senate - Michigan in 2026 Michigan Primary Election.
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Get StartedExpand federal civil rights protections for LGBTQ Americans. Learn more
Expand mental health crisis response programs so law enforcement isn’t the only option in an emergency. Learn more
Increase federal funding for better local public safety through partnerships with state and local governments, so cities and towns can hire well-trained, high-integrity police officers, firefighters, and other first responders who will respect all Americans’ rights while keeping us safe. Learn more
Strengthen investment in R&D at our research universities to encourage more marketable innovations to spur our productivity, increase our number of patents, and grow the science, engineering, and tech workforce as the anchor to an advanced manufacturing economy. Learn more
Make college and trade school more affordable and accessible, so students can build a career that works for them without taking on a lifetime of debt. Learn more
Ensure everyone has access to quality, affordable childcare so you don’t have to choose between kids and your career. Learn more
Ensure everyone has access to quality, affordable early childhood education, like Head Start and the Great Start Readiness Program, knowing that no investment provides greater long term returns than exposing a child to early education to give them the best opportunity to succeed in school. Learn more
Invest in certified apprenticeship and training programs for trades, tech, clean energy, agriculture, hospitality and more – providing avenues to pivot quickly to find a new career no matter what happens with AI or economic changes – without having to go back to 2- or 4-year programs. Learn more
Protect communities from extreme weather by investing in climate-resilient infrastructure – from flood-resistant roads to updated power grids that can withstand storms, fires, and heatwaves. Learn more
Ban Members of Congress from trading individual stocks and profiting off their positions. Learn more
Create a public option available to any Michigander who wants it, so that your ability to get guaranteed healthcare is no longer tied to your job, your marital status, or your luck. Learn more
Protect Medicare and Medicaid from the funding cuts we’re seeing from Donald Trump and the right-wing extremists. Learn more
Revive existing housing stock to provide more affordable options that minimize developers tearing down old housing stock to build new, higher-priced homes that most people can’t afford. Learn more
Support legislation to require all ICE officers to wear uniforms and clear identification to prevent fear and distrust with plain-clothes officers conducting raids in communities. Learn more
Expand the Earned Income Tax Credit and pay families monthly so working people can actually keep more of what they earn. Learn more
Make big corporations and the wealthiest Americans pay their fair share in taxes, and stop rewarding companies for outsourcing jobs, executing stock buybacks while laying off employees, spiking CEO pay without raising worker pay, or stashing profits offshore. Learn more
End the carried interest tax loophole that allows hedge funds to avoid billions in taxes. Learn more
Implement national paid family and medical leave so you don’t have to sacrifice your career to start or care for your family. The United States is currently the only industrialized nation in the entire world without any guaranteed paid maternity leave. Learn more
Ban non-compete agreements to stop companies from keeping workers stuck and suppressing wages. Learn more
Follow Michigan’s lead by raising the federal minimum wage from 7.25 to 15 an hour and tie it to the rate of inflation going forward, so earnings keep pace with rising costs. Learn more
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