Sue Shink
What this job does: Your district's vote in the Michigan Senate. Senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, and approve or reject many of the governor's appointments. A term is four years, with a limit of 12 years total in the Legislature.
- Holds this seat now
- Yes
- Office
- State Senator, District 14 (since 2023)
- Occupation
- State senator
Background
- Former chair of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. source: michigandaily.com
- Former Northfield Township trustee (four years). source: michigandaily.com
- Represents Senate District 14; holds community events in the district such as a 2026 Dexter community conversation. source: senatedems.com
In their own words
What the candidate says they will work on, from their campaign site or their answers to news-outlet questionnaires. We list it as stated and do not rate it.
- Climate action and a transition to renewable energy (2022 Michigan Daily interview) source: michigandaily.com
- Fair wages and worker safety (2022 interview) source: michigandaily.com
- Public school funding and lower university tuition (2022 interview) source: michigandaily.com
- Expanded physical and mental health care, especially for young people (2022 interview) source: michigandaily.com
- Abortion rights and LGBTQ+ rights (2022 interview) source: michigandaily.com
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