Meet Kevin
Meet Kevin
Kevin Hertel is focused on putting aside political games, finding common ground, and delivering solutions for his lakeshore community.
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Kevin lives in St. Clair Shores with his wife, Ann, and their two children. When he’s not hard at work for the people of Michigan’s 12th Senate District, you’ll likely find him on the sidelines of his kids’ sporting events or on his boat enjoying all that Lake St. Clair has to offer.
Rooted in Public Service
Rooted in Public Service
Kevin Hertel is serving his first term in the Michigan Senate, where he has been focused on putting aside political games, finding common ground, and delivering solutions for his lakeshore community.
From a young age, Kevin was inspired by his family's legacy of public service. From them, Kevin learned the importance of community service and working together to get things done. While in the Senate, Kevin has put these values and lessons into action, championing policies to lower costs for seniors and working families, keep Michigan communities safe, expand educational opportunities for students, and more.
An Effective Lawmaker
An Effective Lawmaker
Kevin’s Senate District runs along the shoreline of Lake St. Clair — from Grosse Pointe to Harsens Island. Knowing how important the lake is to the local residents and businesses, Kevin has fought to secure nearly $100 million during his time in the Michigan Legislature for critical projects that address aging water infrastructure to help keep the lake clean and prevent people’s basements from flooding.
As Chair of the Senate Health Policy Committee, Kevin has fought to protect Michiganders’ healthcare, making sure key parts of the Affordable Care Act are protected in state law. He continues to advocate for policies that will expand access to behavioral healthcare, address the devastating effects of the opioid crisis, and lower the cost of health insurance and prescription drugs.
Before his time in the Michigan Senate, Kevin was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2016-2022 where he worked across party lines to keep Michigan’s children safe from abuse and neglect.
Proud Husband and Dad
Proud Husband and Dad
Kevin lives in St. Clair Shores with his wife, Ann, and their two children. When he’s not hard at work for the people of Michigan’s 12th Senate District, you’ll likely find him on the sidelines of his kids’ sporting events or on his boat enjoying all that Lake St. Clair has to offer.
Kevin is also an active community member, volunteering with the St. Clair Shores Waterfront Environmental Committee and the Macomb County Special Olympics and serving on the Macomb County Care House Board of Directors.