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Darrin Camilleri
2023 - Present
2027
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Darrin Camilleri (Democratic Party) is a member of the Michigan State Senate, representing District 4. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Camilleri (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Michigan State Senate to represent District 4. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Camilleri completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Darrin Camilleri was born in Brownstown Township, Michigan, and lives in Trenton, Michigan.[1][2] Camilleri graduated from Gabriel Richard Catholic High School in 2010. He earned a B.A. in political science and government from Kalamazoo College in 2014.[3] Camilleri's career experience includes working as a social studies teacher with Consortium College Preparatory High School.[1][2][3]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Camilleri was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Education and Career Readiness Committee
- Elections and Ethics Committee
- Energy and Technology Committee (decommissioned)
- Labor Committee, Majority Vice Chair
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
2021-2022
Camilleri was assigned to the following committees:
- Education Committee, Minority vice-chair
- Families, Children, and Seniors Committee
- Financial Services Committee
2019-2020
Camilleri was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce and Tourism Committee (decommissioned)
- Education Committee, Minority Vice Chair
- House Oversight Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
Michigan committee assignments, 2017 |
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• Commerce and Trade |
• Education Reform |
• Energy Policy |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2022
See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Michigan State Senate District 4
Darrin Camilleri defeated Houston James in the general election for Michigan State Senate District 4 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Darrin Camilleri (D) ![]() | 55.3 | 64,387 |
![]() | Houston James (R) ![]() | 44.7 | 51,962 |
Total votes: 116,349 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 4
Darrin Camilleri advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 4 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Darrin Camilleri ![]() | 100.0 | 26,216 |
Total votes: 26,216 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 4
Houston James defeated Michael Frazier, James Chapman, and Beth Socia in the Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 4 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Houston James ![]() | 40.7 | 8,623 |
![]() | Michael Frazier | 22.5 | 4,764 | |
James Chapman | 19.6 | 4,142 | ||
![]() | Beth Socia ![]() | 17.2 | 3,639 |
Total votes: 21,168 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2020
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 23
Incumbent Darrin Camilleri defeated John Poe in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 23 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Darrin Camilleri (D) ![]() | 52.5 | 30,231 |
![]() | John Poe (R) ![]() | 47.5 | 27,300 |
Total votes: 57,531 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 23
Incumbent Darrin Camilleri advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 23 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Darrin Camilleri ![]() | 100.0 | 12,363 |
Total votes: 12,363 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 23
John Poe advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 23 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | John Poe ![]() | 100.0 | 8,965 |
Total votes: 8,965 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2018
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 23
Incumbent Darrin Camilleri defeated Michael Frazier in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 23 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Darrin Camilleri (D) | 56.3 | 23,925 |
![]() | Michael Frazier (R) ![]() | 43.7 | 18,603 |
Total votes: 42,528 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 23
Incumbent Darrin Camilleri advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 23 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Darrin Camilleri | 100.0 | 10,165 |
Total votes: 10,165 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 23
Michael Frazier advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 23 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Michael Frazier ![]() | 100.0 | 7,394 |
Total votes: 7,394 | ||||
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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 Pat Somerville (R) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Darrin Camilleri defeated Bob Howey in the Michigan House of Representatives District 23 general election.[4]
Michigan House of Representatives, District 23 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | ![]() |
50.34% | 24,100 | |
Republican | Bob Howey | 49.66% | 23,777 | |
Total Votes | 47,877 | |||
Source: Michigan Secretary of State |
Darrin Camilleri defeated Sherry Berecz, Elayne Petrucci and Steven Rzeppa in the Michigan House of Representatives District 23 Democratic primary.[5][6]
Michigan House of Representatives, District 23 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | ![]() |
35.69% | 2,623 | |
Democratic | Sherry Berecz | 33.42% | 2,456 | |
Democratic | Elayne Petrucci | 5.10% | 375 | |
Democratic | Steven Rzeppa | 25.79% | 1,895 | |
Total Votes | 7,349 |
Bob Howey defeated Michael Frazier and Mike Taylor in the Michigan House of Representatives District 23 Republican primary.[5][6]
Michigan House of Representatives, District 23 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
76.61% | 3,150 | |
Republican | Michael Frazier | 9.29% | 382 | |
Republican | Mike Taylor | 14.11% | 580 | |
Total Votes | 4,112 |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Darrin Camilleri completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Camilleri's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|- I support increasing funding for our education systems and infrastructure (fixing our blocked train crossings, repairing our bridges, and fixing our roads, etc.)
- We need to continue working to raise wages and lower costs for Michigan families. I voted yes to pausing the gas tax to put money back in the pockets of Michigan families, want to repeal the retirement tax, and want to go after drug companies for price gouging.
- I firmly support protecting reproductive freedom and a woman’s right to choose.
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2020
Darrin Camilleri completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Camilleri's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|- Educational Opportunity for All: As a former teacher, I've seen firsthand challenges that our educators face, and making sure every student in Michigan can access a high quality education is one of my top priorities. I was proud to vote for the largest funding increase in a generation for students, but there is still so much work to do. We need to address our state's literacy crisis and increase per-pupil funding, continue to support our teachers by increasing wages and benefits, and work to make post-secondary education more affordable.
- Healthcare Should be a Right, Not a Privilege: The COVID-19 pandemic has shown just how important it is that every Michigan resident has access to quality, affordable healthcare. I believe we need to fight to protect and expand programs such as Healthy Michigan, which has given health coverage to 700,000 people who were previously uninsured, and lower prescription drug costs.
- Infrastructure for Today and Tomorrow: Our state's roads and bridges are among the worst in the nation, and have financially drained Michigan residents for far too long. Increasing our investment in our roads, bridges, railways, and water infrastructure will not only improve public safety, it will improve economic outcomes by ensuring that Michigan is a desirable place to live in work.
Helping Michigan Workers - I believe in creating economic opportunity for all Michigan families so that they can achieve their own American Dream. That's why I am fighting to make sure that Michigan workers can compete for the best jobs and are being paid fairly.
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2016
Camilleri's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[7]
Economic stability for Downriver
- Excerpt: "Michigan can support hardworking entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to build and grow their companies here by lowering barriers of entry, providing low-cost loans for start-ups, and increasing tax incentives to hire and keep Michigan workers."
Education and opportunity for all
- Excerpt: "It’s imperative that we fully fund our classrooms from Pre-K through college graduation so our students are on the cutting edge of reading, math, science, and technology. Additionally, our teachers need proper pay for their hard work and dedication."
Infrastructure for today and tomorrow
- Excerpt: "Our roads are some of the worst in the country, which not only leads to expensive car repairs, but also discourages economic growth. Finding a solution will put people to work and make Michigan a better destination to do business. For Downriver, one major area of focus will be finding the remaining funds to finally kickstart the grade separation project at Allen Road and Van Horn in Woodhaven."
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 10 to December 23.
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2023
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In 2023, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 11 to November 14.
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2022
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In 2022, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 12 to December 28.
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2021
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In 2021, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 8 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 10 through December 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 11 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 through December 31.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Candidate Michigan State Senate District 4 |
Officeholder Michigan State Senate District 4 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 7, 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Michigan Senate Democrats, "Bio - Senator Darrin Camilleri," accessed May 6, 2023
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 LinkedIn, "Darrin Quiroz Camilleri," accessed May 6, 2023
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed April 22, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Results," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Darrin Camilleri, "Home," accessed June 23, 2016
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Marshall Bullock (D) |
Michigan State Senate District 4 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
Preceded by - |
Michigan House of Representatives District 23 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by Jason Morgan (D) |