Michigan Democratic Senate nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Senator
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age42 years old (Dec 2, 1983)
GenderFemale
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LocationMichigan
BackgroundPolitician
EducationCentral Michigan University — bachelor's degree (political science and legal studies)
Notable personal detailsSarah Anthony is a Democratic member of the Michigan Senate representing the 21st District, in office since January 1, 2023, after serving in the Michigan House of Representatives (2018–2022). A Lansing native, she previously served on the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and worked in college access and public service roles, including with the Michigan College Access Network. She earned a bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University and a master's degree from Western Michigan University, and she has served as chair of the Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports targeted tax relief for working families and seniors and expansion of tax credits and benefits to reduce costs of living, while sponsoring credits and incentives to support housing and economic development. Advocates expanding the state Earned Income Tax Credit, repealing the retirement tax, and enlarging the Homestead Property Tax Credit and working-family tax cuts.
Healthcare
Supports protecting and expanding access to affordable health care through Medicaid and state funding, describes health care as a right and advocates for mental health and reproductive care access. Focuses on preserving the Medicaid program and funding providers to maintain services for Michiganders.
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Immigration & Border
Supports oversight and accountability for immigration enforcement agencies and raises concerns about aggressive ICE tactics and civil-rights impacts; has called for congressional action to restore and strengthen oversight of ICE and DHS to protect community safety and civil rights.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding reproductive freedom, including repealing Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban and preserving access to abortion and related reproductive health care. Has sponsored and supported legislation to remove criminal penalties and regulatory barriers to abortion services and to protect reproductive health care in state law.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive clean energy and climate legislation at the state level, including proposals to expand renewable energy standards, set targets for clean energy and storage, promote energy efficiency, and reduce carbon intensity of transportation fuels. Has co-sponsored multiple bills in the Michigan Senate advancing clean energy standards, greenhouse-gas and building emissions planning, and related clean-energy policy reforms.
Public Safety & Guns
Sen. Sarah Anthony has supported Michigan’s recent gun-safety measures, describing Extreme Risk Protection Orders (red-flag laws) and safe storage provisions as “big steps in the right direction.” She has co-sponsored legislation related to extreme-risk/no-gun orders and participated in Democratic efforts in the Michigan Senate to advance gun-safety bills.
News
Sarah Anthony is in the news mainly because she is part of Michigan’s competitive 2026 Democratic Senate primary, which is drawing outside attention and donor interest. Recent coverage says the race is shaping up as a key contest in a state where Republicans see a tougher environment, with issues like tariffs, gas prices, and the auto industry helping define the broader campaign. The primary is scheduled for August 4, and the general election will follow in November.
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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