4 candidates are running: Anthony Paesano (Republican), Jason Hoskins (Democratic), Rakesh Ramakrishnan (Democratic), and Shadia Martini (Democratic).

Certified result: Jason Hoskins (Democratic) and Anthony Paesano (Republican) advanced to the next round.

State Senator District 7

Name: State Senator District 7
Start: 2026-08-04
Location: State Senate District 7; Michigan

Result: Advanced — Jason Hoskins (Democratic), Anthony Paesano (Republican)

Source: results.enr.clarityelections.com

State Senate District 7; Michigan

My vote power: High

What does this office do?

Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
Voting on how much money your local public schools get
Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Anthony Paesano

Advanced

Republican · advanced

Anthony Paesano is an attorney and small-business owner from Bloomfield Hills in Oakland County.

A lawyer and former Southfield City Council member who chairs the Michigan House Economic Development and Small Business Committee. He works on community benefits from new development and on voting rights.

Records: Civil Rights 4 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 3 for, Government Spending Reduction 2 against,

Rakesh Ramakrishnan

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

Rakesh Ramakrishnan is a Democratic candidate for the Michigan Senate in District 7, an open Oakland County seat, running in the August 2026 primary.

Shadia Martini

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

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.

Records: Election Integrity 2 for, Public Education Quality 2 for, Anti-Corruption 1 for,

Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com