Justin Onwenu
Democratic · MI · Member, Michigan Black Leadership Advisory Council
Justin Onwenu is a fourth generation Detroiter whose mother is a Detroit nurse and whose father, a Nigerian immigrant, was a Detroit public-school teacher and small business owner. He campaigns for higher wages, lower costs and stronger neighborhoods.
Where Justin Onwenu stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Reduce Wealth Gap (2 records), Anti-Corruption (1 record),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (2 records)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Justin Onwenu helped write and advocate for Detroit's Waterbody Protection Ordinance, which the City Council approved unanimously to strengthen riverfront inspection, maintenance, and enforcement requirements.
September 28, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: bridgedetroit.com · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Reduce Wealth Gap
Reduce Wealth Gap · 2 support
Justin Onwenu participated in launching Detroit's Tech Founder Residency Fellowship, funded by a $210,000 state grant and offering stipends and workspaces to startup founders.
October 28, 2025Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: detroitmi.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Justin Onwenu participated in awarding the first $300,000 from Detroit's Startup Fund to 13 companies selected for civic impact, scalability, and commitment to building in Detroit.
September 18, 2025Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: detroitmi.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Anti-Corruption
Anti-Corruption · 1 support
Justin Onwenu served as a senior adviser to the campaign supporting Michigan Proposal 1, which added legislative term-limit and financial-disclosure requirements to the state constitution.
October 20, 2022Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: metrotimes.com · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 2 oppose
Justin Onwenu participated in launching Detroit's $700,000 municipal Startup Fund for grants to Detroit-based technology companies.
July 28, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: detroitmi.gov · researched July 13, 2026
As Detroit's entrepreneurship director, Justin Onwenu participated in launching a $500,000 Legacy Business Project supporting long-standing city businesses with grants and technical assistance.
November 21, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: detroitmi.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Election Integrity
Election Integrity · 1 support
Justin Onwenu served as a senior adviser to the campaign supporting Michigan Proposal 1, which added legislative term-limit and financial-disclosure requirements to the state constitution.
October 20, 2022Supports Election Integrity
Source: metrotimes.com · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Corporate Accountability
Corporate Accountability · 1 support
Justin Onwenu helped write and advocate for Detroit's Waterbody Protection Ordinance, which the City Council approved unanimously to strengthen riverfront inspection, maintenance, and enforcement requirements.
September 28, 2021Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: bridgedetroit.com · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
Justin Onwenu helped write and advocate for Detroit's Waterbody Protection Ordinance, which the City Council approved unanimously to strengthen riverfront inspection, maintenance, and enforcement requirements.
September 28, 2021Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: bridgedetroit.com · researched July 13, 2026
Race Justin Onwenu is in:
- 1st District State Senator 4 Year Term (1) Position · November 3, 2026 · State Senate District 1; Michigan
Past race Justin Onwenu ran in:
- State Senator District 1 · August 4, 2026 · State Senate District 1; Michigan
Profile last researched September 9, 2026.