Jason Tunney is from Saginaw, Michigan. He has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Michigan and a law degree from Case Western Reserve University. He is married to his wife, Pamela.

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Jason is a practicing lawyer and former prosecutor. He previously worked as quality assurance, executive vice president, and general counsel for Duro-Last. He also served as an assistant prosecutor in Saginaw County before joining the law firm Arter & Hadden. He later started Tunney Law, PLLC.

Jason previously ran for Michigan State Senate District 35 in 2026.

Jason's campaign for Michigan State Senator is his first run for public office. 

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Supports lowering Michigan’s income tax from 4.25% to 4% and continuing to reduce it to compete with neighboring states.

Supports cutting taxes, reducing regulations, and promoting economic freedom to lower the cost of living in Michigan.

Wants to restore worker freedom by encouraging Michigan's return to being a "right to work" state.

Encourages Michigan's return to being a "right to work" state, meaning employees get to decide whether or not to join or financially support a union. 

- Supports lowering Michigan’s income tax from 4.25% to 4% and continuing to reduce it to compete with neighboring states.
- Supports cutting taxes, reducing regulations, and promoting economic freedom to lower the cost of living in Michigan.
- Encourages Michigan's return to being a "right to work" state, meaning employees get to decide whether or not to join or financially support a union. 

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

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Supports school choice, which are programs that allow qualifying families to use public money for alternative schooling options, including private schools

- Supports school choice, which are programs that allow qualifying families to use public money for alternative schooling options, including private schools

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For Candidate Jason Tunney on Issue Economy: Advocates for more transparency in data center development processes, emphasizing local community input and the elimination of non-disclosure agreements.

Advocates for more transparency in data center development processes, emphasizing local community input and the elimination of non-disclosure agreements.

- Advocates for more transparency in data center development processes, emphasizing local community input and the elimination of non-disclosure agreements.

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Supports strong schools as the foundation of opportunity and is committed to reducing bureaucracy to support parents, teachers, and students.

Supports more transparency in data center development and greater community input in the process.

For Candidate Jason Tunney on Issue energy-and-environment:  
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Supports cutting unnecessary regulations and lowering taxes to help businesses grow and families succeed.

Supports restoring public safety as a priority.

Supports Second Amendment rights and emphasizes the importance of responsible gun ownership.

For Candidate Jason Tunney on Issue energy-and-environment: Criticizes members of the state's utility regulating board for being unqualified and contributing to rising energy costs.

Jason Tunney is from Saginaw, Michigan. He is a husband and father.

Jason was elected in 2026 and is serving his first term.

For Candidate Jason Tunney on Issue Economy: Supports more transparency in data center development processes and advocates for local community input while opposing non-disclosure agreements.

Supports more transparency in data center development and believes local communities should have a greater say in the process.

For Candidate Jason Tunney on Issue energy-and-environment:  
No relevant quotes provided regarding energy and the environment.

Jason Tunney is from Saginaw, Michigan. He has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Michigan and a law degree from Case Western Reserve University.

Jason is a practicing lawyer. He previously served as a prosecutor in Saginaw County. He also spent over 20 years working at Duro-Last. 

Jason is currently a member of the Michigan State Senate representing District 35. He was elected in 2026 and is serving his first term.

Supports lowering Michigan’s income tax from 4.25 percent to 4 percent and continuing to push it down to compete with neighboring states like Indiana.

Supports cutting taxes and reducing regulation.

Jason is an attorney. He works as a practicing lawyer in Saginaw County, where he advises clients on legal matters and represents them in court. He previously worked as a prosecutor in the Saginaw County Prosecutor’s Office, handling serious felony cases and working directly with law enforcement to keep communities safe, and spent over 20 years at Duro-Last, gaining hands-on experience in management, compliance, and workforce challenges.

Jason Tunney's campaign for Michigan State Senate District 35 is his first entry into politics.

For Candidate Jason Tunney on Issue public-safety: Believes public safety is a critical issue shaped by broken policies that affect victims, law enforcement, and communities.

Supports strong schools as the foundation of opportunity and is committed to reducing bureaucracy to better support parents, teachers, and students.

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