Michigan State Senate District 38: candidates

Current seat holder: Edward W. McBroom.

Kelli J. Van Ginhoven

Kelli van Ginhoven

Education: “Our public schools need infrastructure funding without putting the burden on the taxpayer.” (Campaign website)

Housing & Infrastructure: “Affordable housing is critical to keeping our families and workforce here.” (Campaign website)

Priorities & Governance: “Kelli is a true Yooper with a lifelong commitment to her community. She understands the work it takes to build a future our children deserve here in the Upper Peninsula.” (Campaign website)

David Prestin

David Prestin lives in Cedar River, Michigan. Prestin's career experience includes working as a paramedic, a firefighter, and a property manager. He has been affiliated with the Mid County 114 Rescue Squad Board of Directors, the Lions Club Stephenson Chapter, and the Stephenson Eagles Booster Club.

· Official legislative page · Ballotpedia

Education: “Rep. Dave Prestin was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2022. He represents the 108th District, which includes the Upper Peninsula counties of Delta, Menominee, Schoolcraft, Luce as well as parts of Chippewa, and Mackinac.” (Official legislative website)

Healthcare: “Prestin serves as vice chair of the House Energy Committee. He also serves as a member of the Natural Resources and Tourism, Health Policy, and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees.” (Official legislative website)

Energy, Utilities & Environment: “Prestin served 4 years on the Menominee County Board of Commissioners. He also served 9 years on the Alger Delta Electrical Cooperative Board of Directors, a distributive energy cooperative serving 10,000-plus members in the UP. The board drew upon his business experience and appointed him to serve as an interim manager, where he oversaw daily operations of the cooperative during a time of transition.” (Official legislative website)

Sara Cambensy

Sara Cambensy (independent) is running for election to the Michigan State Senate to represent District 38 . [source]

· Ballotpedia

Campaign site

Priorities & Governance: “Like many of you, I’m tired of the political games and fighting between both parties that prevent our toughest issues from being solved.” (Campaign website)

Priorities & Governance: “That’s why I’ve decided to run as an Independent for the 38th District Senate seat.” (Campaign website)

Priorities & Governance: “When I ran for State Representative in the 109th District in 2017, my father had a stern message for me.” (Campaign website)