Who is running for State Senate — District 7 in Michigan in 2026?

Anthony Paesano (R), Jason Hoskins (D). The general election is November 3, 2026.

When is the Michigan 2026 general election?

Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Early voting runs October 24 – November 1.

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State Senate — District 7 — Michigan 2026

Oakland County - Southfield, Royal Oak, Ferndale, Berkley, Oak Park Open seat 2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Grades reflect each candidate's public record on life, family, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, limited government and fiscal responsibility.

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Candidates

BAnthony PaesanoRepublican

Attorney and small business owner; Catholic background (Brother Rice); committed to lowering taxes and voter ID; previously ran for HD-19 in 2022

LifeBFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentBLimited gov’tAFiscalA

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FJason HoskinsDemocratic

State Rep (District 18); attorney; former Southfield City Council member; House Economic Development Committee chair

LifeFFamilyFReligious libertyD2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tFFiscalF

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Communities in this district

City of Auburn Hills (Oakland Co.) · City of Birmingham (Oakland Co.) · City of Bloomfield Hills (Oakland Co.) · Bloomfield Township (Oakland Co.) · City of Lake Angelus (Oakland Co.) · City of Lathrup Village (Oakland Co.) · City of Pontiac (Oakland Co.) · City of Southfield (Oakland Co.) · Southfield Township (Oakland Co.) · Waterford Township (Oakland Co.)

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