State Senator District 7
August 4, 2026 · State Senate District 7; 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 · 48 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 263,760 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(274,056 ÷ 263,760) ÷ ln(274,056 ÷ 253,220) = 48.43, 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
Anthony Paesano
Republican · declared
Anthony Paesano is the Republican candidate for the Michigan Senate in District 7, an open Oakland County seat, running in the August 2026 primary.
Jason Hoskins
Democratic · declared
Jason Hoskins is a Democratic candidate for the Michigan Senate in District 7, an open Oakland County seat. An attorney and former Southfield city councilman, he currently serves in the Michigan House representing District 18.
Records: Civil Rights 4 for, Corporate Accountability 1 against, Environment and Public Health 1 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 against, Gun Control 2 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for, Women's Reproductive Rights 1 for
Rakesh Ramakrishnan
Democratic · declared
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
Democratic · declared
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: Anti-Corruption 1 for, Civil Rights 3 for, Corporate Accountability 1 for, Election Integrity 3 for, Environment and Public Health 2 for, Gun Control 1 for, Healthcare Affordability 1 for, Housing Affordability 1 for, Public Education Quality 3 for, Public Infrastructure 2 for, Social Programs and Welfare 3 for, Women's Reproductive Rights 1 for
Election sources
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com