Michigan Democratic Senate nominee?
$884.8K
AUG 5, 2026
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFirefighter
LocationMichigan
BackgroundFirefighter
Notable personal detailsMatthew Sahr is a Michigan firefighter and labor leader who serves as president of the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union (MPFFU). He has represented the union in public statements, legislative advocacy on firefighter staffing issues, and state government boards and hearings. He has been mentioned publicly as a potential Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports public investments in firefighter staffing, training, equipment, and mental health services and praised a state budget that included funding for public safety. Emphasizes the importance of government spending to support public services and community safety.
News
Matt Sahr is in the news as a candidate in the run-up to the 2026 Michigan elections, with the primary set for August 4 and the general election on November 3. The broader political fight is being shaped by major national issues like tariffs, mail-in voting rules, and the DHS shutdown, all of which are expected to influence battleground races. Democrats are also pushing major spending on child care and election funding, adding to the competitive environment around his race.
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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