Endorsing Leaders for Michigan House & Senate
Early voting in Michigan starts October 24th, and Our Revolution is proud to endorse these progressive champions for the Michigan House and Senate seats.
Working people deserve leaders who will stand up to corporate power, invest in our communities, and fight for a government that works for everyone—not just the wealthy and well-connected.
These candidates represent a new generation of people-powered leadership committed to making Michigan more affordable, strengthening public education, and uplifting working families.
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Justin Onwenu for State Senate — District 1
Justin Onwenu is a fourth-generation Detroiter, organizer, attorney, and bridge builder fighting for Detroit and Downriver.
He’s running to protect Michiganders’ rights, make life more affordable, and deliver for communities across Detroit and Downriver.
Abbas Alawieh for State Senate (District 2)
Abbas Alawieh is a former congressional chief of staff, community leader, and grassroots organizer running to represent the people of Dearborn and Detroit in the Michigan
Senate. Abbas believes elected officials should be “unbought and unafraid” to take on special interests and fight for every neighborhood they serve. That’s why he pledges to fight for investments in children, students, workers, elders, and local communities.
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Joanna Whaley for State House (District 2)
Joanna Whaley is a lifelong Southeast Michigan resident, parent, and clinical spiritual care provider who has spent her career supporting families through some of life’s most difficult moments. Now she’s running to make sure Lansing works for working people.
Her campaign focuses on the dignity of work, lowering utility costs, relieving medical debt, and defending workers’ right to negotiate fair wages. Joanna is committed to equal opportunity and the freedom of every resident to live safely and with dignity.
Chris Gilmer-Hill for State House (District 8)
Chris Gilmer-Hill is a lifelong Detroiter, democratic socialist, environmental justice advocate, and proud union member running to make life more affordable for Michigan families.
His campaign calls for real investments in public education, stronger funding for local communities, and getting corporate money out of Michigan politics. Chris is committed to remaining deeply rooted in the communities he represents by showing up, listening, and working alongside local organizations year-round.
Dylan Wegela for State House — District 26
Rep. Dylan Wegela is a public school teacher and union organizer who believes political power belongs in the hands of working people — not corporations.
As a teachers’ union president, Dylan helped lead a massive strike that won a $400 million investment in public schools. Now he’s fighting to tax the rich, grow union power, expand affordable housing, and get corporate money out of politics.
Jen Strebs for State House (District 41)
Jen Strebs is the Chair of the Kalamazoo County Commission running to bring proven progressive leadership to Lansing.
She is focused on lowering costs for working families by expanding affordable housing, protecting reproductive freedom, investing in public education, strengthening workers’ rights, and making healthcare more affordable.
Rachel Crowther for State House — District 90
Rachel Crowther is a small-business owner, community leader, and Courtland Township Trustee running to put people ahead of corporate interests.
She’s making getting Big Money out of politics central to her campaign and calling for a statewide data center moratorium to protect communities. Rachel wants to give local residents a real voice over decisions affecting their land and resources.
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Michigan: Get Ready to Vote
This is what building progressive power looks like.
It means electing leaders at every level — from school boards to the State House and Senate to statewide office — who will stand up to corporate power, protect our freedoms, strengthen our communities, and fight for working families.
And this November, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Early voting begins October 24. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.
Our Revolution is organizing to turn out voters across Michigan to defeat Republicans and elect champions who fight alongside our movement.
Vote early. Vote progressive. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors with you.
When we organize, we win.
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