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.
Where Martin L. Cousineau stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Environment and Public Health (4 records), Reduce Wealth Gap (2 records),
Mixed record
Government Spending Reduction (3 support · 1 oppose), Social Programs and Welfare (4 support · 2 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
Voted for a $7.7 million county health-plan expenditure.
January 28, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 4 support
Voted for $910,714.09 in outreach to residents exposed to lead.
December 9, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: geneseecountymi.iqm2.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted for and moved $157,555 for public influenza-vaccination events.
December 9, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: geneseecountymi.iqm2.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted for $409,114.52 in green-infrastructure and Flint River Restoration funding.
December 9, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: geneseecountymi.iqm2.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted for a budget amendment supporting COVID-19 testing.
October 28, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: geneseecountymi.iqm2.com · researched July 18, 2026
Track record — Reduce Wealth Gap
Reduce Wealth Gap · 2 support
In a 2026 VOTE411 questionnaire, publicly advocated business growth tied to a skilled workforce, agriculture and food processing, and strong unions.
July 18, 2026Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
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, 2026Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: onyourballot.vote411.org · researched July 18, 2026
Track record — Labor Rights
Labor Rights · 1 support
In a 2026 VOTE411 questionnaire, publicly advocated a living wage and economic policies aimed at making everyday life affordable for working families.
July 18, 2026Supports Labor Rights
Source: onyourballot.vote411.org · researched July 18, 2026
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 3 support · 1 oppose
Voted against a 5 percent funding increase for 17 senior centers.
July 15, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted no in July 2026 on advancing a $155,612 grant-funded truck-driving simulator for the county jail's IGNITE job-training program, then voted yes when the board gave it final approval 7-2 in August 2026.
July 15, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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, 2025Supports Government Spending Reduction
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, 2024Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Voted for placing an emergency-medical-services millage proposal on the ballot.
April 15, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 4 support · 2 oppose
Voted against a 5 percent funding increase for 17 senior centers.
July 15, 2026Opposes Social Programs and Welfare
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted no in July 2026 on advancing a $155,612 grant-funded truck-driving simulator for the county jail's IGNITE job-training program, then voted yes when the board gave it final approval 7-2 in August 2026.
July 15, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted for and seconded a $100,000 allocation for congregate senior meals.
February 26, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted for placing a senior-services millage proposal on the ballot.
February 28, 2024Supports Social Programs and Welfare
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, 2024Opposes Social Programs and Welfare
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted for $327,695.37 in water-bill relief.
December 9, 2020Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: geneseecountymi.iqm2.com · researched July 18, 2026
Track record — Data Privacy
Data Privacy · 2 support
Voted against purchasing 20 Flock automated license-plate-reader cameras.
March 18, 2026Supports Data Privacy
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Voted against renewing grant-funded subscriptions for 10 Flock automated license-plate-reader cameras.
March 18, 2026Supports Data Privacy
Source: geneseecountymi.legistar.com · researched July 18, 2026
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 2 support
In a 2026 VOTE411 questionnaire, publicly advocated electric-grid modernization and expanded grid capacity while balancing affordability.
July 18, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: onyourballot.vote411.org · researched July 18, 2026
Voted for $409,114.52 in green-infrastructure and Flint River Restoration funding.
December 9, 2020Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: geneseecountymi.iqm2.com · researched July 18, 2026
Track record — General
General · 7 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 for and seconded reconsideration of a Health Services millage ballot proposal.
June 26, 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
Past race Martin L. Cousineau ran in:
- State Senator District 26 · August 4, 2026 · State Senate District 26; Michigan
Profile last researched July 17, 2026.