• Press Release

EMILYs List-Endorsed Candidates Secure Democratic Nominations in Critical Michigan Legislative Races

August 4, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following EMILYs List-endorsed candidates’ victories in Michigan legislative primaries and their advancement to key general election races that will be critical to flipping the state House and expanding the Senate majority, EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: 

“EMILYs List women are leading the charge to take back power in Michigan this November. From flipping the Republican-controlled state House to expanding the Democratic Senate majority, these candidates are at the heart of the fight to build a governing trifecta in Michigan. We’re proud to congratulate these exceptional women on securing the Democratic nomination in their legislative races. With strong records of delivering for Michigan families, fighting to lower costs, and protecting reproductive freedom, they are exactly the leaders Michigan needs. EMILYs List is all in to elect them in November.”

EMILYs List congratulates the following candidates on securing Democratic nominations in Michigan:

  • Dr. Theresa Brooks (MI-SD09)
  • Sue Shink (MI-SD14)
  • Carol Glanville (MI-SD30)
  • Rebecca Amidon (MI-SD32)
  • Mai Xiong (MI-HD13)
  • Lisa McIntyre (MI-HD22)
  • Jaime Churches (MI-HD27)
  • Sherry Berecz (MI-HD28)
  • Shannon Dare Wayne (MI-HD31)
  • Jan Maino (MI-HD46)
  • Jennifer Conlin (MI-HD48)
  • Sarah Pounds (MI-HD54)
  • Katrina Manetta (MI-HD58)
  • Denise Mentzer (MI-HD61)
  • Angela Witwer (MI-HD76)
  • Khristian Silvis (MI-HD84)
  • Betsy Coffia (MI-HD103)
  • Anna Aho Rink (MI-HD109)

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