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Jackson County, Michigan

Michigan Senate District 14

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 14 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sue Shink and Tawn Shawnelle Beliger. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Democrat Sue Shink is seeking re-election. Both nominees ran unopposed in their August 4 primaries, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

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Sue Shink

Democratic

Biography

Sue Shink is the incumbent state senator for the 14th District who previously served as a Northfield Township trustee and Washtenaw County commissioner, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results.

Tawn Shawnelle Beliger

Republican

Biography

Tawn Shawnelle Beliger appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 14, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan Senate District 14 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 14 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sue Shink and Tawn Shawnelle Beliger. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Michigan Senate District 14 election in Michigan?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Michigan are on the Michigan election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Jackson County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Sue Shink, full profileTawn Shawnelle Beliger, full profileOfficial Michigan election office