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Oakland County, Michigan

Michigan Senate District 23

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Greg Hill and Donni Steele. Candidate information follows official Oakland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Greg Hill won the Democratic primary with about 56 percent over Margarette Gupta, and Donni Steele won the Republican primary with about 62 percent over Daniel Lawless, 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.

Michigan › Oakland County › Michigan Senate District 23

Greg Hill

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Lowering costs for families, including groceries, healthcare and utilities
  • Investing in teachers, classrooms and skilled trades
  • Reducing the influence of lobbyists and major donors

Per the campaign site.

Biography

A youth coach and small business owner, per the Detroit Regional Chamber voter guide. He sat for an Oakland County Times video interview ahead of the August 4 vote, per local election reporting.

Donni Steele

Republican

Top priorities
  • Road infrastructure repair without raising taxes
  • Support for public safety and law enforcement
  • Small business growth through reduced regulation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Steele is a small business owner and realtor who previously served as Orion Township Trustee and Treasurer before being elected to the Michigan House representing District 54, where she chairs the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan Senate District 23 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Greg Hill and Donni Steele. Candidate information follows official Oakland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Michigan Senate District 23 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 Oakland County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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