Michigan Democratic Governor nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Senator
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
Age58 years old (Feb 17, 1968)
GenderFemale
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LocationMichigan
BackgroundState senator
EducationCalvin College — B.A. in Spanish (concentration in sociology)
Notable personal detailsWinnie Brinks is a Democratic politician serving in the Michigan Senate (29th District) since 2019 and has been Senate Majority Leader since January 1, 2023, the first woman to hold the position. She previously served in the Michigan House of Representatives (76th District) from 2013 through 2018. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish with a concentration in sociology from Calvin College and has worked as an executive director at One Way House Inc. and as an educator and caseworker in the Grand Rapids area.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports targeted tax relief for low- and middle-income Michigan families and seniors through expansion of the state Earned Income Tax Credit and phasing out the retirement tax, while backing investments in housing and community development and some economic incentives for business investment.
Healthcare
Supports expanding and protecting public health coverage—particularly Medicaid—and improving maternal and reproductive health access, including legislation to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage to one year and defending Medicaid funding from federal cuts. Advocates lowering health care costs and expanding access through state programs and protections for reproductive health services.
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Immigration & Border
Supports oversight and accountability of federal immigration enforcement, emphasizes treating immigrants with dignity and recognizing their contributions to Michigan’s economy and communities, and opposes aggressive or militarized enforcement tactics. Calls for protections for immigrant families and solidarity with immigrant neighbors while seeking reform of enforcement practices.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports legal, safe, affordable, and accessible abortion care and has acted to protect and expand reproductive health rights in Michigan, including sponsoring and backing legislation that repeals criminalizing laws and removes medically unnecessary restrictions on abortion and reproductive services.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive clean-energy targets and legislation to transition Michigan away from fossil fuels, including policies to achieve 100% clean/renewable energy on an established timeline and expanded clean-energy investments and efficiency standards. Has sponsored and promoted environmental justice and drinking-water protections and backed state legislation to boost renewables, energy efficiency, and clean energy jobs.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports and led passage of comprehensive gun safety measures including universal background checks, safe-storage requirements, and Extreme Risk Protection Orders (red flag laws). Has publicly advocated for additional measures such as addressing ghost guns and other firearm restrictions to reduce gun violence and suicides.
News
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