Mike Murphy and his wife, Penny, live in Howell.

Mike Murphy announces candidacy for Michigan state Senate seat

Mike is the sheriff of Livingston County.

Mike is currently the sheriff of Livingston County.

Mike is currently the Livingston County Sheriff.

Sheriff Murphy Officially Launches Bid for Michigan Senate - WHMI

2026 Michigan General Election

2026 Michigan Primary Election

Democrat

Nonpartisan

Republican

As of May 1, 2026, Mike Murphy did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Promises to prioritize crime victims in legislative decisions.

- Promises to prioritize crime victims in legislative decisions.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Education

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

Mike Murphy

As of May 1, 2026, Mike Murphy’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Milan Parker

Graham Shirley

- 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.

Your representative and state lawmaker in the Michigan State Senate.