Michael White (Michigan)
Michael White (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Michigan State Senate to represent District 15. White declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.[source]
White completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
White was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 54 of the Michigan House of Representatives. He ran unsuccessfully for the same seat in 2010.
Elections
2026
See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on August 4, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 15
Felicia Brabec (D) and Michael White (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 15 on August 4, 2026.
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2016
Elections for the Michigan House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 19, 2016. Incumbent David Rutledge (D) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Ronnie Peterson defeated Kevin Jardine in the Michigan House of Representatives District 54 general election.[1]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 54 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Ronnie Peterson |
74.99% | 30,148 | |
| Republican | Kevin Jardine | 25.01% | 10,053 | |
| Total Votes | 40,201 | |||
| Source: Michigan Secretary of State | ||||
The following candidates ran in the Michigan House of Representatives District 54 Democratic primary.[2][3]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 54 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Ronnie Peterson |
34.69% | 2,940 | |
| Democratic | Anne Brown | 25.83% | 2,189 | |
| Democratic | Lisa Cardenas | 11.24% | 953 | |
| Democratic | Bill Krebaum | 2.51% | 213 | |
| Democratic | Gregory Peoples | 18.25% | 1,547 | |
| Democratic | Michael White | 7.47% | 633 | |
| Total Votes | 8,475 | |||
Kevin Jardine ran unopposed in the Michigan House of Representatives District 54 Republican primary.[2][3]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 54 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Kevin Jardine (unopposed) | |
2010
White was defeated in the Democratic primary by David Rutledge.[4]
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Michael White completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by White's responses.
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- I’m running for State Senate to deliver real progress for real people, not politics as usual. Families in our district are working harder than ever, yet still struggling with rising costs, housing pressure, and unequal opportunity. I’m a veteran, community leader, and organizer who believes government should be accountable, practical, and people-centered. My mission is simple: make Michigan affordable, safe, and full of opportunity, no matter your ZIP code.
- Michigan can lead the nation in innovation and economic growth, but only if everyone can participate. I will fight for good-paying jobs, workforce development, strong public schools, and small business growth, while ensuring corporate incentives come with real community benefits such as local hiring and fair wages. We can build an economy where people don’t have to leave Michigan to build a future and where opportunity is a promise paid forward, not a privilege passed down.
- I believe representation is about results. Our region cannot thrive while we rank last in income inequality and economic segregation. I will push policies that expand affordable housing, strengthen healthcare access, protect voting rights, and improve public safety with smart, proven solutions. This campaign is about building a coalition across race, class, and geography because when we come together with purpose, we don’t just win elections, we change outcomes.
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2016
White's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[5]
Public safety
- Excerpt: "Michael supports positive crime prevention activities as a way to address crime. Believing that young people can benefit from structured and supervised activities, Michael will continue his support of creating a community recreation center in West Willow. Such a center can be the hub for fun and safe family events. It can be the place to bring resources for families and it can provide an easily accessible place for career training and employment recruitment."
Economic development
- Excerpt: "Michael believes that regional public transportation is not only a possibility, it is an economic necessity. He will work to make this a reality."
Education
- Excerpt: "Michael will fight to return millions of dollars stripped away from our traditional public education. While fully supportive of our preK-16 programs, he will push to restore funding and respect for other educational programs, like skilled trades apprenticeship programs."
Campaign finance summary
Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets. That information will be published here once it is available.
Recent news
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed April 22, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Results," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, 2010 Primary Election Results – State Representative, accessed July 19, 2012
- ↑ Michael White, "Issues," accessed June 24, 2016
