Martin L. Cousineau
Democratic · MI
Martin L. Cousineau is a Democratic candidate for the Michigan Senate in District 26, an open seat covering parts of Genesee, Lapeer, Saginaw, and Tuscola counties. He is from Genesee.
Campaign Finance Information — State Senator District 26
Campaign Finance Information · State Senator District 26 · August 4, 2026
Data last updated July 27, 2026
- Raised
- $800
- Loans
- $15,000
Loans are borrowed money the campaign reported receiving — often from the candidate themselves — and are not counted in Raised.
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- PROSECUTOR$500
- RETIRED$300
Direct contributions by size
- $500-$999$500
- $250-$499$300
Source: Michigan Campaign Finance · 2026 cycle · mi-boe.entellitrak.com
Track record
Environment and Public Health
· 5 records
In a 2026 VOTE411 questionnaire, publicly advocated environmental stewardship as part of state energy policy.
July 18, 2026For
Source: onyourballot.vote411.org · researched July 18, 2026
Voted for $910,714.09 in outreach to residents exposed to lead.
December 9, 2020For
Source: geneseecountymi.iqm2.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted for and moved $157,555 for public influenza-vaccination events.
December 9, 2020For
Source: geneseecountymi.iqm2.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted for $409,114.52 in green-infrastructure and Flint River Restoration funding.
December 9, 2020For
Source: geneseecountymi.iqm2.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted for a budget amendment supporting COVID-19 testing.
October 28, 2020For
Source: geneseecountymi.iqm2.com · researched July 18, 2026
Reduce Wealth Gap
· 2 records
In a 2026 VOTE411 questionnaire, publicly advocated business growth tied to a skilled workforce, agriculture and food processing, and strong unions.
July 18, 2026For
Source: onyourballot.vote411.org · researched July 18, 2026
In a 2026 VOTE411 questionnaire, publicly advocated a living wage and economic policies aimed at making everyday life affordable for working families.
July 18, 2026For
Source: onyourballot.vote411.org · researched July 18, 2026
Healthcare Affordability
· 3 records
Voted for and seconded reconsideration of a Health Services millage ballot proposal.
June 26, 2026For
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted for a $7.7 million county health-plan expenditure.
January 28, 2026For
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted for and seconded Health Care Millage appropriations.
October 28, 2020For
Source: geneseecountymi.iqm2.com · researched July 18, 2026
Government Spending Reduction
· 6 records
Voted against a $76,000 Dell computer-refresh purchase.
February 18, 2026For
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted against a resolution setting the county Corporation Counsel's salary.
January 28, 2026For
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted against a resolution setting the county Director of Administration's salary.
January 28, 2026For
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted against a package of wage, fringe-benefit, and other compensation changes for elected and nonunion county personnel.
November 12, 2025For
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted against an ARPA-funded allocation to the YMCA at a Genesee County Finance Committee meeting.
February 7, 2024For
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted against a failed $936,086 county vehicle purchase.
December 9, 2020For
Source: geneseecountymi.iqm2.com · researched July 18, 2026
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 4 records
In a 2026 VOTE411 questionnaire, publicly advocated focusing immigration enforcement and law-enforcement resources on genuine public-safety threats.
July 18, 2026For
Source: onyourballot.vote411.org · researched July 18, 2026
Voted against accepting a grant-funded $155,612 truck-driving simulator for the county jail's IGNITE program, which the resolution said required no general-fund contribution.
July 15, 2026Against
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted against a county jail meal-service contract.
May 20, 2026Against
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted for placing an emergency-medical-services millage proposal on the ballot.
April 15, 2026For
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Housing Affordability
· 1 record
In a 2026 VOTE411 questionnaire, publicly identified housing, childcare, and public-school affordability as economic priorities.
July 18, 2026For
Source: onyourballot.vote411.org · researched July 18, 2026
Social Programs and Welfare
· 5 records
Voted against a 5 percent funding increase for 17 senior centers.
July 15, 2026Against
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted against a request for proposals for senior-center case-management and social-worker services.
July 15, 2026Against
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted for and seconded a $100,000 allocation for congregate senior meals.
February 26, 2025For
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted for placing a senior-services millage proposal on the ballot.
February 28, 2024For
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted for $327,695.37 in water-bill relief.
December 9, 2020For
Source: geneseecountymi.iqm2.com · researched July 18, 2026
Public Education Quality
· 2 records
In a 2026 VOTE411 questionnaire, publicly identified housing, childcare, and public-school affordability as economic priorities.
July 18, 2026For
Source: onyourballot.vote411.org · researched July 18, 2026
In a 2026 VOTE411 questionnaire, publicly advocated equitable and consistent school funding, stable education funding, and career pathways that included college, trades, apprenticeships, military service, and technical education.
July 18, 2026For
Source: onyourballot.vote411.org · researched July 18, 2026
Election Integrity
· 1 record
Voted against a motion to deny a $41,700 historical-election-database contract; the denial motion failed.
February 11, 2026For
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Data Privacy
· 2 records
Voted against purchasing 20 Flock automated license-plate-reader cameras.
March 18, 2026For
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted against renewing grant-funded subscriptions for 10 Flock automated license-plate-reader cameras.
March 18, 2026For
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Civil Rights
· 1 record
In a 2026 VOTE411 questionnaire, publicly supported due-process, First Amendment, and Fourth Amendment protections for noncitizens.
July 18, 2026For
Source: onyourballot.vote411.org · researched July 18, 2026
Public Infrastructure
· 3 records
In a 2026 VOTE411 questionnaire, publicly advocated electric-grid modernization and expanded grid capacity while balancing affordability.
July 18, 2026For
Source: onyourballot.vote411.org · researched July 18, 2026
Voted against a $5,000 mass-transit assistance purchase; the approval motion failed.
April 15, 2026Against
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted for $409,114.52 in green-infrastructure and Flint River Restoration funding.
December 9, 2020For
Source: geneseecountymi.iqm2.com · researched July 18, 2026
General
· 8 records
Abstained on increased funding for in-home care, lawn and snow services, transportation, and home-delivered meals for seniors.
July 15, 2026
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted against aligning senior-services funding decisions with the county's senior millage mission statement.
July 15, 2026
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted against opening an inquiry into the Genesee County Road Commission's lifetime retiree-healthcare benefit.
March 25, 2026
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted for placing an arts-and-culture millage proposal on the ballot.
March 18, 2026
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Began a 2026 term as chair of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee while also serving on the county board and five other standing committees.
January 7, 2026
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted for and moved Genesee County's fiscal-year 2025-2026 budget resolution.
September 10, 2025
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted for and seconded Genesee County's fiscal-year 2024-2025 budget resolution.
August 21, 2024
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted for and seconded Genesee County's 2024 summer tax levy resolution.
May 22, 2024
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Elections
- State Senator District 26 · August 4, 2026 · State Senate District 26; Michigan
Profile last researched July 17, 2026.