Sean Carlson
Democratic · MI
Sean Carlson is a Democratic candidate for the Michigan Senate in District 13, an open Oakland County seat. He serves as Oakland County Deputy Executive.
Where Sean Carlson stands, based on their records
Supports
Anti-Corruption (1 record), Government Efficiency (1 record), Public Education Quality (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Anti-Corruption
Anti-Corruption · 1 support
As Oakland County's deputy executive, told county commissioners that a $450,000 county technology staffing contract awarded to a company owned by a sitting county employee should not have happened and that his office should have caught it. An outside law firm found the contract broke state law; the county cancelled it and paid nothing.
October 21, 2025Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: wxyz.com
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
As Oakland County's deputy executive, told county commissioners that a $450,000 county technology staffing contract awarded to a company owned by a sitting county employee should not have happened and that his office should have caught it. An outside law firm found the contract broke state law; the county cancelled it and paid nothing.
October 21, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: wxyz.com
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 1 support
As Huron Valley Schools Board of Education president, publicly supported the district's non-homestead millage renewal and restoration after voters approved renewal by about 73% and restoration to 18 mills by more than 62%.
November 2, 2021Supports Public Education Quality
Source: hvs.org
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Presented Oakland County's Small Business Stabilization Fund to the Board of Commissioners as Deputy County Executive during the county's CARES Act response.
April 29, 2020
Source: openoakland2.oakgov.com
Past races Sean Carlson ran in:
- 13th District State Senator 4 Year Term (1) Position · November 3, 2026 · State Senate District 13; Michigan
- State Senator District 13 · August 4, 2026 · State Senate District 13; Michigan