Brendan Johnson is from Rochester, Michigan. He has a bachelor's degree in international relations from Michigan State University and a master's degree in global politics and security from Georgetown University. He is Roman Catholic.

Brendan Johnson (Michigan State Senate District 9 candidate)

Brendan Johnson is from Troy, Michigan. He has a bachelor's degree in international relations from Michigan State University and a master's degree in global politics and security from Georgetown University. .

Brendan is a political analyst and national security analyst. He previously worked as an events coordinator at the Detroit Zoological Society. 

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Brendan is currently a member of the Oakland County Commission. He was first elected in 2022. He previously ran for Michigan House of Representatives District 45 in 2020 but did not win.

Brendan is currently a member of the Oakland County Commission. He was first elected in 2022. He previously ran for Michigan House of Representatives District 45 in 2020, but did not win.

2026 Michigan General Election

2026 Michigan Primary Election

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Supports policies to lower everyday costs, including groceries, insurance, and housing.

Supports advanced manufacturing, small businesses, and skilled trades to keep jobs in Michigan.

- Supports policies to lower everyday costs, including groceries, insurance, and housing.
- Supports advanced manufacturing, small businesses, and skilled trades to keep jobs in Michigan.

Economy

Plans to pursue long-term infrastructure funding to repair roads and bridges.

Said, "I’ll protect our water resources and invest in infrastructure that prevents flooding and contamination."

- Plans to pursue long-term infrastructure funding to repair roads and bridges.
- Said, "I’ll protect our water resources and invest in infrastructure that prevents flooding and contamination."

Public Safety

Plans to address rising healthcare costs and property tax burdens for older residents.

- Plans to address rising healthcare costs and property tax burdens for older residents.

Healthcare

Said, " I’ll always fight to protect school funding, support our teachers, and maintain high academic standards."

- Said, " I’ll always fight to protect school funding, support our teachers, and maintain high academic standards."

Education

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

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Brendan Johnson

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Brendan is a political analyst and national security analyst. He previously worked as an events coordinator at the Detroit Zoological Society from June 2015 to June 2018. He also served as a foreign affairs and national security intern in Washington, D.C., from March 2019 to August 2019.

Supports raising wages, reducing corporate price gouging, and cutting "unnecessary red tape" for small businesses.

Supports policies that promote "smart development" while respecting local communities.

Supports providing mental health and substance-use resources to address problems before they become emergencies.

Supports long-term infrastructure funding to fix roads and bridges, reduce commute times, improve safety, and save taxpayers money.

Supports investing in infrastructure to prevent flooding and contamination.

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