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Macomb County, Michigan

Michigan Senate District 9

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Theresa Brooks and Michael Webber. Candidate information follows official Macomb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Theresa Brooks won the Democratic primary with about 47 percent over Brendan Johnson and Ren Nushaj, and Michael Webber was unopposed for the Republican nomination, per official results certified by the Michigan Secretary of State; the nominees meet on the November 3 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.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Michael Webber, is on the ballot.

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Theresa Brooks

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Affordability for Michigan families
  • Access to quality health care and lower prescription costs
  • Investing in strong schools

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Brooks is a physician and small business owner who teaches at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and has spent more than fifteen years treating patients in physical medicine and rehabilitation, per the campaign site. She trained at the Mayo Clinic, earned her medical degree from Michigan State University, and served on the Troy City Council, including as mayor pro tem, per the campaign site.

Michael Webber

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Secured funding for I-75 sound wall construction in Troy
  • Working to eliminate surprise medical billing
  • Enhanced oversight to protect patients at state psychiatric facilities

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Webber is a licensed insurance agent who previously served in the Michigan House from 2015 to 2020, including as chair of the House Committee on Regulatory Reform, and on the Rochester Hills City Council for seven years, per the campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree in international relations from Michigan State University's James Madison College, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan Senate District 9 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Theresa Brooks and Michael Webber. Candidate information follows official Macomb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Michigan Senate District 9 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 Macomb County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Theresa Brooks, full profileMichael Webber, full profileOfficial Michigan election office