Michigan State Senate District 33: candidates

Current seat holder: Rick Outman.

Stan Opal

Priorities & Governance: “In times like this our country and community need someone committed to doing the right thing to protect our children’s future and freedom.” (Campaign website)

Education: “Our schools, our environment, our economy, and our freedom. Elected officials have a responsibility to protect the inheritance we leave to our children. We need more common sense to protect our freedoms and our children’s future.” (Campaign website)

Energy, Utilities & Environment: “Our Economy – Growth shouldn’t come at the expense of the people who call this district home. Investment and development of advanced manufacturing and data centers should be tied to community benefits for the people who live, work, and raise their families here.” (Campaign website)

Gina Johnsen

Gina Johnsen was born in Lansing, Michigan . She earned a high school diploma from Lansing Eastern High School. Johnsen earned a bachelor's degree from Wellesley College in 1989 and a master's degree in economics from Wellesley College. Her career experience includes owning an insurance business and working as a life and health insurance agent. Johnsen has served as the director of the Michigan Capitol House of Prayer and on the advisory board of directors of Protect Life Michigan.

· Official legislative page · Ballotpedia

Priorities & campaign themes: “Summer job - bank teller. Many summers I worked for banks.” (Campaign website (via Ballotpedia))

Priorities & campaign themes: “Absolutely! We just work together, learn from each other’s areas of expertise, and collaborate.” (Campaign website (via Ballotpedia))

Priorities & campaign themes: “I have introduced many bills already. See record.” (Campaign website (via Ballotpedia))

Elections, voting & government reform: “I would not encourage ballot initiatives. Most states don’t have them.” (Campaign website (via Ballotpedia))