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<p>We need more leaders who are actually focused on solving problems, not exploiting them for political gain. In 2022, Kevin put in the hard work to win this seat and give Lake St. Clair communities the representation in Lansing our communities deserve.&nbsp;</p><p>And now, he’s working even harder to keep this seat, because as politics continue to grow more and more divisive, Michigan can’t afford to lose a champion who shows up, listens, and fights for working people.</p><h5>This race is going to be the most crucial seat to keep in 2026, and we need your support to defend it.</h5>

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<p><strong>From a young age, Kevin has been inspired by his family's legacy of public service.</strong></p><p>His grandfather, Jack, was a World War II veteran and public school teacher, and his dad, Curtis, was a former Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives during a time of divided government. From them, Kevin learned the importance of community service and working together to get things done.&nbsp;<br></p><p>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.</p>

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<h6>What’s at Stake</h6><p>We need more leaders who are actually focused on solving problems, not exploiting them for political gain. In 2022, Kevin put in the hard work to win this seat and give Lake St. Clair communities the representation in Lansing they deserve.&nbsp;<br></p><p>And now, he’s working even harder to keep this seat, because as politics continue to grow more and more divisive, Michigan can’t afford to lose a champion who shows up, listens, and fights for working people. This race is going to be the most crucial seat to keep in 2026, and we need your support to defend it.</p>

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<span class="image image-base image-left" style="width: 50%;"><span class="image-inner-wrapper"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/740fd148-f5fd-4e33-80ed-df3780a60ad7/121c4c35-d5f8-4f55-bdd3-9f112c25ba3f/121c4c35-d5f8-4f55-bdd3-9f112c25ba3f.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1000%2C824&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="50" variant="base"></span><span class="caption" style="display: none;"></span></span><h4>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.&nbsp;<br></h4><p>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.</p>

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<p><strong>Having the honor of representing the entire U.S. shoreline of Lake St. Clair in the Michigan Senate, I’m focused on working across the aisle to build up our region’s water infrastructure and protect the lake for generations to come.</strong></p>

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<h5>As we see more chaos and confusion than ever coming from politicians in Washington and Lansing, our state needs steady, predictable leadership who’s focused on kitchen table issues — not political theater.&nbsp;</h5><p>Kevin has a record of working with anyone and everyone who’s serious about delivering solutions to the challenges facing our state. This means putting politics aside and working across the aisle to focus on what matters: you, your family, and our community.</p>

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<p><strong>When you’re sick, you should be able to see a doctor without breaking the bank. While Washington politicians fight to rip away health insurance from working families, I’ll keep pushing fighting to not only protect, but expand access to quality health care.</strong></p>

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<span class="image image-base image-right" style="width: 50%;"><span class="image-inner-wrapper"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/740fd148-f5fd-4e33-80ed-df3780a60ad7/bfd4b478-1cab-4d28-b049-4adfb818ba13/bfd4b478-1cab-4d28-b049-4adfb818ba13.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1000%2C779&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="50" variant="base"></span><span class="caption" style="display: none;"></span></span><h4 style="text-align: left;">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.&nbsp;</h4><p>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.&nbsp;</p><p>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.</p>

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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Track Record</span></h3><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>NEARLY $100 MILLION SECURED FOR LAKE ST. CLAIR</strong></p><small><p style="text-align: center;">From Grosse Pointe to Harsens Island — Lake St. Clair is what binds each and every one of our communities together. As coastal residents, we know the importance of clean water. Not only do we depend on the lake for drinking water, but also for the economic development it drives and the recreational benefits it provides.&nbsp;<br></p><p style="text-align: center;">But as we see an increasing number of extreme weather events that strain the capabilities of our aging infrastructure and send pollution into the water, it’s important for all of us to work together to ensure the health of Lake St. Clair. That’s why, throughout my time in the Legislature, I have worked on a bipartisan basis to secure nearly $100 million to build up our region’s crumbling water infrastructure.<br></p></small>

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<span class="image image-framed image-right image-tilt-right" style="width: 40%;"><span class="image-inner-wrapper"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/740fd148-f5fd-4e33-80ed-df3780a60ad7/a561fa55-e666-4897-9045-ecf799c4b7b3/a561fa55-e666-4897-9045-ecf799c4b7b3.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C5500%2C3667&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed"></span><span class="caption" style="display: none;"></span></span><h4>From expanding Pre-K opportunities and providing students with more hands-on experiences in the classroom to investing in school safety and mental health efforts&nbsp; — I’m fighting to prioritize school funding so children in our lakeshore community can have a promising future.&nbsp;<br></h4><h6>Track Record</h6><ul><li><p>Championed over $800 million to improve school safety and student mental health, allowing schools to hire more counselors and social workers and modernize security systems.</p></li><li><p>Secured funding for the Michigan School Meals Program, which ensures every child can learn on a full stomach while saving parents an average of $1,000 per child every year.</p></li><li><p>Unlocked over $600 million in flexible funding for school districts across Michigan to invest in school safety, mental health, and teacher salaries, and more.</p></li><li><p>Saved teachers money by eliminating their required contribution to the Michigan Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) fund.</p></li><li><p>Provided teachers with the tools they need to help students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties achieve literacy.</p></li><li><p>Equipped schools to safeguard students’ health by ensuring every Michigan school has an AED and trained personnel ready to quickly respond to medical emergencies on and off the field.</p></li><li><p>Passed legislation to ensure students and teachers have access to clean drinking water in school.</p></li><li><p>Secured funding for local schools to bolster their Career and Technical Education programming, increase their number of available Pre-K slots, modernize technology systems, and improve their infrastructure.</p></li></ul>

<p><strong>As a dad of two boys, I understand the importance of making sure our youngest Michiganders have access to the best education possible.</strong> I’m prioritizing school funding so children in our lakeshore community can have a bright future. From expanding Pre-K opportunities to investing in school safety and mental health efforts, every student deserves every opportunity at success.</p>

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<p><strong>Washington politicians are fighting tooth and nail to gut funding for public health programs and rip health insurance away from hundreds of thousands of Michiganders.</strong> I won’t let that happen — not on my watch. As Chair of the Health Policy Committee, I have championed legislation to codify the Affordable Care Act into state law, secure critical investments to expand access to behavioral health care, and temporarily protect Michigan from devastating Medicaid cuts. But as our state continues to face threats from the federal level — our work is at risk of being undone. With another term, I’ll continue stepping&nbsp; up and fighting to not only protect, but expand access to quality health care because when you’re sick, you should be able to see a doctor without breaking the bank.</p>

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<p><strong>The cost of living is simply too high. </strong>Whether you’re trying to raise a family or enjoy a secure retirement, skyrocketing prices are making it difficult for folks to even afford the basics. That’s why I’m focused on giving Michiganders a little extra breathing room in their budgets so they can actually get ahead — not just get by. In the Michigan Senate, I’ve championed legislation to repeal the retirement tax and provide historic tax cuts to working families, but our work is not done yet. There’s still more to be done to make child care, housing, and prescription drugs more affordable.</p>

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<span class="image image-framed image-right image-tilt-right" style="width: 42%;"><span class="image-inner-wrapper"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/740fd148-f5fd-4e33-80ed-df3780a60ad7/fd4b9fb3-7b48-4df5-a59a-227935c064f3/fd4b9fb3-7b48-4df5-a59a-227935c064f3.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=1818%2C256%2C3745%2C2408&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="42" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed"></span><span class="caption" style="display: none;"></span></span><h4>Having the honor of representing the entire U.S. shoreline of Lake St. Clair in the Michigan Senate, I’m focused on working across the aisle to build up our region’s water infrastructure and protect the lake for generations to come.<br></h4><h6>Track Record<br></h6><h5>NEARLY $100 MILLION SECURED FOR LAKE ST. CLAIR</h5><p>From Grosse Pointe to Harsens Island — Lake St. Clair is what binds each and every one of our communities together. As coastal residents, we know the importance of clean water. Not only do we depend on the lake for drinking water, but also for the economic development it drives and the recreational benefits it provides.&nbsp;<br></p><p>But as we see an increasing number of extreme weather events that strain the capabilities of our aging infrastructure and send pollution into the water, it’s important for all of us to work together to ensure the health of Lake St. Clair. That’s why, throughout my time in the Legislature, I have worked on a bipartisan basis to secure nearly $100 million to build up our region’s crumbling water infrastructure.</p><h5>POLICY WINS FOR LAKE ST. CLAIR &amp; OUR ENVIRONMENT</h5><ul><li><p>Repealed Michigan’s “no stricter than federal” law to reinstate the state’s ability to go beyond minimum federal standards and defend our natural resources, including lakes, rivers, and streams, from PFAS and other contaminants.</p></li><li><p>Strengthened the state’s to protect Michigan’s water and natural resources from damage by dam operators and others.</p></li><li><p>Made energy efficiency more available to Michiganders by expanding financing options for energy and water conservation projects.</p></li></ul>

<p><strong>In the Michigan Senate, I have the privilege of representing the entire American shoreline of Lake St. Clair. From Grosse Pointe all the way to Harsens Island</strong> — Lake St. Clair connects our communities together, providing us with fresh drinking water, supporting local jobs and economies, and offering&nbsp; unmatched recreational opportunities. As the lake faces challenges from threats such as invasive Microseira wollei or massive sewer discharges from Oakland County, I’m focused on working across the aisle to bring back all the resources I can to build up our region’s water infrastructure, hold polluters accountable, and protect the lake for generations to come.</p>

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<span class="image image-framed image-right image-tilt-right" style="width: 42.5%;"><span class="image-inner-wrapper"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/740fd148-f5fd-4e33-80ed-df3780a60ad7/540a559f-4176-4eea-a7d3-6b0ee136b6b7/540a559f-4176-4eea-a7d3-6b0ee136b6b7.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=108%2C172%2C3758%2C2431&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="42.5" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed"></span><span class="caption" style="display: none;"></span></span><h4>Small businesses and their workers are crucial to our community’s success. While they continue to navigate many challenges post-pandemic, I’m working to ensure Michigan gives them every resource possible to ensure their success.<br></h4><h6>Track Record</h6><ul><li><p>Championed the accelerated increase of Michigan’s minimum wage to $15/hour by 2027, shortening the original timeline where the increase would not take full effect until 2028.</p></li><li><p>Repealed harmful anti-union laws to restore workers’ rights to collectively bargain for better working conditions, higher wages and safer workplaces.</p></li><li><p>Reinstated prevailing wages on all state construction projects, creating good-paying jobs and ensuring hard-working people can earn a decent standard of living.</p></li><li><p>Restored the right of 35,000 independent provider home care workers to have the choice to form a union.</p></li><li><p>Eliminated taxes on tips, overtime, and social security.</p></li><li><p>Protected and improved the tipped credit, so servers can continue receiving their tips.</p></li><li><p>Supported the Michigan Reconnect program to provide Michiganders with a tuition-free path to an associate degree or skills training certificate.</p></li><li><p>Secured funding for the Helmets to Hardhats program to provide job training and apprenticeships for veterans.</p></li><li><p>Funded Workforce Development Grants used to provide employer-driven workforce training, skills development, equipment training and more to Michigan workers.</p></li></ul>

<p><strong>Small businesses and their workers are crucial to our community’s success.</strong> While they continue to navigate many challenges post-pandemic, I’m working to ensure Michigan gives them every resource possible to ensure their success. During my first term, I championed bipartisan legislation to protect servers’ tips, eliminate taxes on tips and overtime, secure best-in-nation earned sick time, and reinstate prevailing wage — all while making smart investments to provide Michiganders with a tuition-free path to an associate degree or skills training certificate.</p>

<h2>Jobs & Opportunity</h2>

<span class="image image-framed image-right image-tilt-right" style="width: 45%;"><span class="image-inner-wrapper"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/740fd148-f5fd-4e33-80ed-df3780a60ad7/3d5bf461-00d9-4857-a129-740dab849b86/3d5bf461-00d9-4857-a129-740dab849b86.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C3969%2C2646&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="45" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed"></span><span class="caption" style="display: none;"></span></span><h4>Everyone deserves the ability to learn, play, work, shop, and pray safely.&nbsp; As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee responsible for Military, Veterans, and State Police, I’ve focused on driving investments to ensure our first responders have the resources they need to keep our communities safe.</h4><h6>Track Record</h6><ul><li><p>Doubled survivors benefits for public safety officers who have been killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Fought to lower health care costs for police officers, firefighters, and other public employees.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Secured $40 million for the Macomb County Jail to construct a new central intake and mental health unit that will allow them to provide better mental and physical health outcomes to those who come through their doors.</p></li><li><p>Cut bureaucratic red tape to reduce the time and financial barriers that exist to becoming a paramedic.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Championed a $54 million investment to expand and reroute the runway at Selfridge to help the base successfully attract and prepare for a future fighter mission.</p></li><li><p>Strengthened protections for veterans and their families seeking benefits, ensuring they are treated fairly, get trustworthy advice, and aren’t charged excessive fees or exposed to security risks.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Created and funded the Michigan Veterans Coalition Grant Program to improve veterans’ access to the benefits they’ve earned.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Secured millions in state funding to support suicide prevention programs and nonprofits who provide housing for veterans and their families.</p></li><li><p>Expand eligibility for tuition assistance to spouses and dependents of National Guard members — providing increased avenues for military family members to obtain a college degree.</p></li></ul>

<p><strong>Everyone deserves the ability to learn, play, work, shop, and pray safely.&nbsp; </strong>As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee responsible for Military, Veterans, and State Police, I’ve focused on driving investments into evidence-backed public safety initiatives and ensuring our first responders have the resources they need to keep our communities safe. I’ve also fought on a bipartisan basis to provide our military service members and veterans with the benefits they’ve earned, while securing over $54 million to help Selfridge Air National Guard Base successfully attract a new fighter mission.</p>

<h2>Safe Communities</h2>

Kevin Hertel is focused on putting aside political games, finding common ground, and delivering solutions for his lakeshore community.

EDUCATION

Track Record

Read more about Kevin’s track record and agenda to build a Michigan where everyone can find opportunity and achieve their American Dream.