Kevin is from St. Clair Shores, Michigan. He attended Notre Dame High School. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Michigan State University. He lives with his wife, Ann, and their two children in St. Clair Shores.

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Kevin is from St. Clair Shores, Michigan. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Michigan State University. He lives with his wife, Ann, and their two children in St. Clair Shores.

Kevin is a Michigan State Senator. He previously worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan as a legislative analyst from 2004 to 2011 and as a special assistant in the office of the president beginning in 2011. He also served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2016 to 2022.

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Kevin is a Michigan State Senator. He previously worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan as a legislative analyst and as a special assistant in the office of the president. He also served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2016 to 2022.

Kevin Hertel is currently a member of the Michigan State Senate, representing District 12. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

Kevin Hertel is currently a member of the Michigan State Senate, representing District 12. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his 1st term.

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Supports eliminating taxes on tips and overtime.

- Supports tax cuts for working families.
- Supports eliminating taxes on tips and overtime.

Economy

As chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, focused on investing in public safety initiatives and ensuring first responders have necessary resources.

- As chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, focused on investing in public safety initiatives and ensuring first responders have necessary resources.

Public Safety

As chair of the Health Policy Committee, championed legislation to codify the Affordable Care Act into state law, expand access to behavioral health care, and protect Michigan from Medicaid cuts.

As chair of the Health Policy Committee, supported legislation to codify the Affordable Care Act into state law, expand access to behavioral health care, and protect Michigan from Medicaid cuts.

- As chair of the Health Policy Committee, supported legislation to codify the Affordable Care Act into state law, expand access to behavioral health care, and protect Michigan from Medicaid cuts.

Healthcare

Supports expanding Pre-K opportunities and investing in school safety and mental health efforts.

- Supports expanding Pre-K opportunities and investing in school safety and mental health efforts.

Education

Supports investing in infrastructure to ensure safe roads and clean drinking water.

- Supports investing in infrastructure to ensure safe roads and clean drinking water.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports protecting Lake Huron from invasive species and sewer discharges by strengthening water infrastructure, holding polluters accountable, and working collaboratively to safeguard the lake for future generations.

- Supports protecting Lake Huron from invasive species and sewer discharges by strengthening water infrastructure, holding polluters accountable, and working collaboratively to safeguard the lake for future generations.

Energy & the Environment

As of May 4, 2026, Kevin Hertel’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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