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Ethics & Conduct

2026 Michigan General Election

Nonpartisan

Economy

PRACTICAL PUBLIC SAFETY. We can improve public safety without turning law-abiding citizens into political targets by focusing on narrowly tailored, practical steps. That includes enforcing red-flag laws with strong due-process protections, improving background check systems, supporting voluntary buy-back programs, and keeping guns out of the hands of people with a demonstrated history of violence. Firearms designed for rapid, sustained fire warrant closer scrutiny than those commonly used for hunting, sport, or personal defense.

Where I Stand | Philippe Cicchini for Michigan State Senate

PUBLIC SAFETY. RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITY. Gun ownership is a constitutional right, and for many people it is part of daily life, tradition, and personal responsibility. Any serious approach to public safety must respect that reality. At the same time, serious policymaking requires acknowledging that not every firearm serves the same purpose, and not every situation carries the same level of risk.

That includes enforcing red-flag laws with strong due-process protections, improving background check systems, supporting voluntary buy-back programs, and keeping guns out of the hands of people with a demonstrated history of violence. Firearms designed for rapid, sustained fire warrant closer scrutiny than those commonly used for hunting, sport, or personal defense.

Supports red-flag laws with due-process protections, improved background checks, voluntary gun buybacks, and restricting gun access for people with violent histories.

Supports respecting constitutional gun ownership rights in public-safety policy.

Calls for closer scrutiny of firearms designed for rapid, sustained fire.

- Supports red-flag laws with due-process protections, improved background checks, voluntary gun buybacks, and restricting gun access for people with violent histories.
- Supports respecting constitutional gun ownership rights in public-safety policy.
- Calls for closer scrutiny of firearms designed for rapid, sustained fire.

Public Safety

Decisions involving pregnancy are among the most personal choices a person or family can face. Treating those moments as criminal matters does not improve health outcomes or strengthen families—it replaces care with fear.

SUPPORTING HEALTH & DIGNITY. Public policy should focus on ensuring access to medical expertise, reliable information, and support systems that help people navigate sensitive and difficult situations with dignity and compassion.

PROTECTING LIBERTY & MEDICAL CARE. The government’s role is to protect health and personal liberty, not to punish individuals or the professionals providing medical care. Thoughtful policy should respect personal freedom while ensuring safe, responsible healthcare access for Michigan families.

Opposes criminalizing pregnancy-related decisions or medical care and supports access to medical expertise, information, and support systems.

- Opposes criminalizing pregnancy-related decisions or medical care and supports access to medical expertise, information, and support systems.

Healthcare

EDUCATION. A STRONG PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM MATTERS. Michigan’s schools face real challenges that demand honest attention. Student performance indicators show we are falling behind, with multiple national assessments placing Michigan in the bottom half of all states. Low early-career pay for educators makes it harder to attract and retain talented teachers. Strong schools require serious investment in both students and the professionals who serve them.

A BALANCED APPROACH. Michigan can strengthen public education while also exploring responsible ways to support families educating children outside the traditional public system. Limited tax credits or deductions may provide reasonable relief without undermining public schools that serve most Michigan students. Good policy should respect family choice, protect taxpayer dollars, and reinforce the importance of strong public education for every community.

Supports investment in public-school students and educators to help recruit and retain teachers.

Proposes limited tax credits or deductions for families educating children outside public schools while maintaining support for public schools.

- Supports investment in public-school students and educators to help recruit and retain teachers.
- Proposes limited tax credits or deductions for families educating children outside public schools while maintaining support for public schools.

Education

Transportation & Infrastructure

EVIDENCE & REALITY. Reality matters in policymaking. The overwhelming consensus of scientists and observable trends show that our climate is changing rapidly, with real consequences for health, infrastructure, agriculture, and our economy. Ignoring that evidence or rolling back safeguards that limit harmful emissions and contamination only shifts costs onto families and communities down the line.

PROTECTING MICHIGAN. Michigan’s abundant natural resources depend on policies that reduce environmental harm and protect clean air and water for future generations. Responsible stewardship means recognizing environmental challenges early and responding with practical solutions that strengthen public health, preserve natural spaces, and support long-term community stability across the state.

PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE. Michigan must also be positioned to compete in an economy that is rapidly moving toward cleaner technologies and new energy systems. Turning away from that reality doesn’t preserve jobs or freedom—it leaves our state unprepared and paying the price in health outcomes, lost economic opportunity, and reduced competitiveness in the years ahead.

Opposes rolling back safeguards that limit harmful emissions and contamination.

Supports policies that reduce environmental harm and protect clean air, water, and natural spaces.

Supports preparing Michigan to compete in cleaner technologies and new energy systems.

- Opposes rolling back safeguards that limit harmful emissions and contamination.
- Supports policies that reduce environmental harm and protect clean air, water, and natural spaces.
- Supports preparing Michigan to compete in cleaner technologies and new energy systems.

Energy & the Environment

Under Michigan law, major-party candidates for State Senate can qualify for the ballot with as few as 500 signatures or by paying a $100 filing fee. Independent candidates don't get those options. To appear on the ballot, I had to collect at least 1,500 valid signatures in 180 days, in person and directly from registered voters—with no option to pay my way onto the ballot. That's not a level playing field, and it's why you almost never see Independent candidates on the ballot. The system is actually built to favor two parties.

Philippe Cicchini for Michigan State Senate | Independent Candidate for District 9

By building coalitions around issues instead of party labels. Most legislation already requires cooperation. Being Independent simply means I'm not bound by party leadership or political games.

FAQs | Philippe Cicchini for Michigan State Senate

Believes Michigan's ballot-access system unfairly favors two major parties over independent candidates.

Plans to build coalitions around issues rather than party labels.

- Believes Michigan's ballot-access system unfairly favors two major parties over independent candidates.
- Plans to build coalitions around issues rather than party labels.

Voting & Elections

Philippe M. Cicchini

- Supports respecting constitutional gun ownership rights in public-safety policy.
- Calls for closer scrutiny of firearms designed for rapid, sustained fire.

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- Your state representative represents the interests of your district in the Michigan State Senate.
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process.
- The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up your state's lawmaking body: the Michigan Legislature.
- There are 38 Michigan senators, each representing a single district.
- State Senators are elected to four-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $71,685 and a yearly per diem of $10,800.

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