2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mary Cavanagh and Joi Pokerwinski. Candidate information follows official Oakland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Mary Cavanagh (Democratic), Joi Pokerwinski (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan Senate District 6; Mary Cavanagh is the sitting member, per the Michigan Senate's official roster (senate.michigan.gov). Nominees were chosen at the August 4, 2026 primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; Michigan prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Mary Cavanagh, is on the ballot.
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Democratic Incumbent
Per the Michigan Senate Democrats official caucus page.
Mary Cavanagh is the Michigan state senator for District 6, representing the Redford area, according to the Senate Democratic caucus's official page. Cavanagh has focused on utility accountability, cost reduction for workers and families, and community support services.
Republican
Joi Pokerwinski is the Republican nominee for Michigan Senate District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. No campaign website was found as of October 1, 2026.
Who is running for Michigan Senate District 6 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mary Cavanagh and Joi Pokerwinski. Candidate information follows official Oakland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Michigan Senate District 6 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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