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State Senator in Michigan
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- January 1, 2026 - July 16, 2026
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State Senator
About this position
State Senators are members of the state's upper chamber, as part of the state's bicameral legislature. State senators are responsible for voting on: bills related to public policy matters, levels for state spending, raises or decreases in taxes, and whether to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.
Position Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$71,685/year + $10,800/year expense allowance for session and interim; set by the compensation commission. Mileage is reimbursed for up to one trip to Lansing per week.
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Each senator and representative must be a citizen of the United States and a registered and qualified elector of the district he or she represents by the filing deadline
Filing Requirements
Republican and Democratic candidates may either submit a filing fee of $100 or submit a petition signed by 500-1000 electors. Minor party candidates are nominated by convention. For candidates without a political affiliation, signature requirement is 1500-3000 electors.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office for a district comprised of two or more countries. Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office for a district contained within a single county.
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