State Senator District 9
August 4, 2026 · State Senate District 9; Michigan · State senate district · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 46 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 264,161 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(274,056 ÷ 264,161) ÷ ln(274,056 ÷ 253,220) = 46.51, comparing state senate districts in MI (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → Average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
State Senator is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the state senate
- Confirming certain governor appointments in many states
- Helping district residents deal with state agencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Election Integrity, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Brendan Johnson
Democratic · declared
Brendan Johnson is an Oakland County commissioner representing District 4. First elected in 2022, he chairs the county board's Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee and its Transit Ad Hoc Committee. He previously worked in the Michigan House, for the U.S. State Department, and as a national security analyst.
Records: Civil Rights 4 for, Government Spending Reduction 7 against, Gun Control 1 for, Healthcare Affordability 1 for, Housing Affordability 1 for, Public Infrastructure 7 for, Reduce Wealth Gap 1 for
Michael Webber
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Michael Webber is the Republican state senator for Michigan's 9th District, first elected to the Senate in 2022. He previously represented House District 45 from 2015 through 2020 and served on the Rochester Hills City Council from 2007 through 2014. He is a licensed insurance agent and earned a bachelor's degree in international relations from Michigan State University.
Records: Anti-Corruption 1 for, Corporate Accountability 1 for, Data Privacy 1 for, Government Efficiency 1 for
Ren Nushaj
Democratic · declared
Ren Nushaj is Clawson's city attorney and prosecutor and a founding partner of the Troy Law Center. He has more than 15 years of legal experience in litigation, municipal law, and community advocacy. He earned undergraduate and law degrees from Wayne State University and has worked as a judicial law clerk and certified mediator.
Records: Anti-Corruption 1 for
Theresa Brooks
Democratic · declared
Theresa Brooks is a physician, small-business owner, and Troy City Council member. She was elected to the council in 2019 and has served as mayor pro tem. She earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and a medical degree from Michigan State University.
Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Election sources
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com