Washtenaw 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 Washtenaw County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Sue Shink was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and Tawn Shawnelle Beliger was unopposed for the Republican nomination in the August 4 primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; they meet on the November 3 ballot. The 14th District covers part of Washtenaw County and all of Jackson County.

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

Top priorities

Expanding mental health services and lowering prescription drug costs
Transitioning to clean energy, including a 100% renewable energy standard
Supporting collective bargaining and living wages for workers

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Sue Shink is an attorney with a background in environmental law and a former chair of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, per her campaign site. She holds a master's degree in Resource Use and Planning from the University of Michigan and has spent more than 30 years working on conservation and water quality issues, per her campaign site. She is a farmer who has served in the Michigan Senate since 2023. Sue Shink appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 14, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.

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Tawn Shawnelle Beliger

Republican

Top priorities

Lowering taxes and energy costs by repealing energy mandates
Supporting public safety and law enforcement
Protecting parental rights and Second Amendment rights

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Tawn Beliger is a Northfield Township resident who previously served as township trustee from 2016 to 2020, per her campaign site. She is vice chair of the Washtenaw County Republican Committee and was a delegate to the 2024 Republican National Convention, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan Senate District 14 in 2026?

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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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Washtenaw County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Sue Shink, full profile Tawn Shawnelle Beliger, full profile Official Michigan election office