Currently holds the office of Michigan State Senate - District 2 until January 1, 2027.
Candidate for Michigan State Senate - District 2 in 2022 Michigan General Election.
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Get StartedWe have made progress in reducing the prison population and I am proud to support bipartisan legislation that will help ensure that we are getting individuals out of the prison system who are medically frail or eligible for parole who are most likely to succeed back in the community. As State Representative, I passed legislation to ensure that exonerees who were wrongfully imprisoned receive reentry services. Learn more
I believe our children deserve a world-class education, where they graduate prepared for college and their future careers. To ensure that we provide a rigorous and exceptional education for our children, we must recruit and support the best teachers to our schools, fight against budget cuts towards public education, and oppose legislation that threatens Michigan schools. Learn more
I believe more should be done about the pollution that plagues our communities. Clean air and water should never be compromised for economic, political, or financial gains. Learn more
I believe local and state governments should work together to make healthcare accessible to all, decrease the cost of prescription drugs, increase immunization rates, and improve population health by supporting local community organizations. Learn more
I am a proud advocate for women’s issues. In 2017, I worked on bills to protect sexual assault victims, advance work pay equity and secure funding for affordable childcare. Seeing the potential for so much more work to be done, I am establishing a foundation with the mission to empower teen girls toward becoming strong confident, successful and moral future leaders. Learn more
We must protect economic stability of Michigan’s families by raising the minimum wage, lowering taxes for the working-class, securing seniors’ pensions, and advocating for greater accountability in the public and private sectors. Learn more
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