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John D. Cherry

Democratic · Michigan · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Michigan Senate District 27, Michigan

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Create a Medicaid buy-in program to make affordable healthcare available to Michigan workers
  • Reform laws governing manufactured housing communities to protect residents
Biography

John Cherry represents Michigan's 27th Senate District, covering Flint and several surrounding townships, and previously served in the Michigan House of Representatives, per the Michigan Townships Association. He was named the association's 'Legislator of the Year' for his role in restoring statutory revenue sharing to municipalities, per the same source. John D. Cherry appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 27, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.

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Michigan Senate District 27Michigan · 2026Genesee County sample ballot

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