Shadia Martini
Democratic · MI
Shadia Martini is a Democratic candidate for the Michigan Senate in District 7, an open Oakland County seat. An architect and entrepreneur, she immigrated to Michigan from Aleppo, Syria, and has built several local businesses.
Campaign Finance Information — State Senator District 7
Campaign Finance Information · State Senator District 7 · August 4, 2026
Data last updated July 27, 2026
- Raised
- $91,603
- Loans
- $102,764
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
- PHYSICIAN$17,650
- NOT EMPLOYED$15,904
- DOCTOR$5,550
- RETIRED$4,100
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- PROFESSOR$2,600
Direct contributions by size
- $5,000+$20,000
- $1,000-$4,999$37,500
- $500-$999$12,800
- $250-$499$7,500
- $100-$249$11,538
Source: Michigan Campaign Finance · 2026 cycle · mi-boe.entellitrak.com
Track record
Environment and Public Health
· 2 records
In a state-Senate voter questionnaire, Martini supported broader FOIA and financial disclosure, opposed public subsidies for data centers, proposed operator-funded infrastructure and environmental safeguards, supported performance-based incentives with clawbacks, and prioritized public education, affordable housing, renewable energy, infrastructure, voting rights, and healthcare access.
June 22, 2026For
Source: downtownpublications.com · researched July 18, 2026
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters endorsed Martini for state House after a questionnaire and interview process focused on environmental health, climate, clean water, and voting access.
August 16, 2022For
Source: michiganlcv.org · researched July 18, 2026
Anti-Corruption
· 1 record
In a state-Senate voter questionnaire, Martini supported broader FOIA and financial disclosure, opposed public subsidies for data centers, proposed operator-funded infrastructure and environmental safeguards, supported performance-based incentives with clawbacks, and prioritized public education, affordable housing, renewable energy, infrastructure, voting rights, and healthcare access.
June 22, 2026For
Source: downtownpublications.com · researched July 18, 2026
Healthcare Affordability
· 1 record
In a state-Senate voter questionnaire, Martini supported broader FOIA and financial disclosure, opposed public subsidies for data centers, proposed operator-funded infrastructure and environmental safeguards, supported performance-based incentives with clawbacks, and prioritized public education, affordable housing, renewable energy, infrastructure, voting rights, and healthcare access.
June 22, 2026For
Source: downtownpublications.com · researched July 18, 2026
Housing Affordability
· 1 record
In a state-Senate voter questionnaire, Martini supported broader FOIA and financial disclosure, opposed public subsidies for data centers, proposed operator-funded infrastructure and environmental safeguards, supported performance-based incentives with clawbacks, and prioritized public education, affordable housing, renewable energy, infrastructure, voting rights, and healthcare access.
June 22, 2026For
Source: downtownpublications.com · researched July 18, 2026
Social Programs and Welfare
· 3 records
As a Syrian Women's Political Movement General Assembly member, Martini represented the movement during CSW69 meetings with UN and diplomatic officials concerning inclusive political transition, accountability, refugee return, civil peace, and women's participation in Syria.
March 17, 2025For
Source: syrianwomenpm.org · researched July 18, 2026
Martini signed a Syrian-American endorsement statement calling for democracy and human rights, humanitarian and reconstruction aid for Syria, accountability for abuses, continued diplomatic pressure on the Assad regime, and an end to the Gaza war with humanitarian assistance for Palestinians.
November 1, 2024For
Source: syrianobserver.com · researched July 18, 2026
Martini served as a Leader sponsor of the Center for Arab American Philanthropy's 100 Arab American Women Who Care event, whose participants pooled donations and selected a Michigan nonprofit for a collective grant.
June 1, 2024For
Source: centeraap.org · researched July 18, 2026
Public Education Quality
· 3 records
In a state-Senate voter questionnaire, Martini supported broader FOIA and financial disclosure, opposed public subsidies for data centers, proposed operator-funded infrastructure and environmental safeguards, supported performance-based incentives with clawbacks, and prioritized public education, affordable housing, renewable energy, infrastructure, voting rights, and healthcare access.
June 22, 2026For
Source: downtownpublications.com · researched July 18, 2026
The Michigan Education Association recommended Martini for House District 54 through its educator-led screening and recommendation process.
September 13, 2024For
Source: mea.org · researched July 18, 2026
In a published voter questionnaire, Martini backed Michigan's reproductive-rights amendment and expanded voting access, opposed restrictions on teaching race, gender, and history, supported financial transparency, and named preventing gun violence among her priorities.
September 26, 2022For
Source: downtownpublications.com · researched July 18, 2026
Gun Control
· 1 record
In a published voter questionnaire, Martini backed Michigan's reproductive-rights amendment and expanded voting access, opposed restrictions on teaching race, gender, and history, supported financial transparency, and named preventing gun violence among her priorities.
September 26, 2022For
Source: downtownpublications.com · researched July 18, 2026
Women's Reproductive Rights
· 1 record
In a published voter questionnaire, Martini backed Michigan's reproductive-rights amendment and expanded voting access, opposed restrictions on teaching race, gender, and history, supported financial transparency, and named preventing gun violence among her priorities.
September 26, 2022For
Source: downtownpublications.com · researched July 18, 2026
Election Integrity
· 3 records
In a state-Senate voter questionnaire, Martini supported broader FOIA and financial disclosure, opposed public subsidies for data centers, proposed operator-funded infrastructure and environmental safeguards, supported performance-based incentives with clawbacks, and prioritized public education, affordable housing, renewable energy, infrastructure, voting rights, and healthcare access.
June 22, 2026For
Source: downtownpublications.com · researched July 18, 2026
In a published voter questionnaire, Martini backed Michigan's reproductive-rights amendment and expanded voting access, opposed restrictions on teaching race, gender, and history, supported financial transparency, and named preventing gun violence among her priorities.
September 26, 2022For
Source: downtownpublications.com · researched July 18, 2026
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters endorsed Martini for state House after a questionnaire and interview process focused on environmental health, climate, clean water, and voting access.
August 16, 2022For
Source: michiganlcv.org · researched July 18, 2026
Civil Rights
· 3 records
As a Syrian Women's Political Movement General Assembly member, Martini represented the movement during CSW69 meetings with UN and diplomatic officials concerning inclusive political transition, accountability, refugee return, civil peace, and women's participation in Syria.
March 17, 2025For
Source: syrianwomenpm.org · researched July 18, 2026
Martini signed a Syrian-American endorsement statement calling for democracy and human rights, humanitarian and reconstruction aid for Syria, accountability for abuses, continued diplomatic pressure on the Assad regime, and an end to the Gaza war with humanitarian assistance for Palestinians.
November 1, 2024For
Source: syrianobserver.com · researched July 18, 2026
Martini publicly condemned antisemitic flyers distributed near the University of Michigan during Rosh Hashanah and stated that she stood firmly against antisemitism.
September 25, 2022For
Source: jpost.com · researched July 18, 2026
Corporate Accountability
· 1 record
In a state-Senate voter questionnaire, Martini supported broader FOIA and financial disclosure, opposed public subsidies for data centers, proposed operator-funded infrastructure and environmental safeguards, supported performance-based incentives with clawbacks, and prioritized public education, affordable housing, renewable energy, infrastructure, voting rights, and healthcare access.
June 22, 2026For
Source: downtownpublications.com · researched July 18, 2026
Public Infrastructure
· 2 records
In a state-Senate voter questionnaire, Martini supported broader FOIA and financial disclosure, opposed public subsidies for data centers, proposed operator-funded infrastructure and environmental safeguards, supported performance-based incentives with clawbacks, and prioritized public education, affordable housing, renewable energy, infrastructure, voting rights, and healthcare access.
June 22, 2026For
Source: downtownpublications.com · researched July 18, 2026
Martini signed a Syrian-American endorsement statement calling for democracy and human rights, humanitarian and reconstruction aid for Syria, accountability for abuses, continued diplomatic pressure on the Assad regime, and an end to the Gaza war with humanitarian assistance for Palestinians.
November 1, 2024For
Source: syrianobserver.com · researched July 18, 2026
General
· 2 records
The Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus endorsed Martini for Michigan Senate District 7 in its 2025-2026 cycle endorsements.
June 25, 2026
Source: mijewishdems.org · researched July 18, 2026
The Michigan AFL-CIO endorsed Martini for Michigan House District 54 in its 2024 state House endorsement slate.
June 24, 2024
Source: miaflcio.org · researched July 18, 2026
Integrity and Ethics
· 2 records
A Michigan campaign-finance determination documented three $6,000 Climate Cabinet PAC contributions to Martini's 2024 committee and a full refund of the first contribution on August 26, 2024. The state found reason to believe the PAC made excessive contributions and commingled corporate funds, but did not state that Martini or her committee violated the Act.
March 5, 2025
Source: michigan.gov · researched July 18, 2026
In a published voter questionnaire, Martini backed Michigan's reproductive-rights amendment and expanded voting access, opposed restrictions on teaching race, gender, and history, supported financial transparency, and named preventing gun violence among her priorities.
September 26, 2022
Source: downtownpublications.com · researched July 18, 2026
Elections
- State Senator District 7 · August 4, 2026 · State Senate District 7; Michigan
Profile last researched July 17, 2026.