Hold U.S. Senate Candidates Accountable to Community Priorities
What’s Happening
Senator Gary Peters is retiring, and Michigan’s 2026 U.S. Senate race is already underway. Multiple candidates are entering the race, each bringing different platforms, political alliances, and priorities. With the Senate so closely divided, Michigan's open seat carries national weight.
As these campaigns begin, it is essential that we demand clear and public commitments from candidates on the issues that matter most to our communities. That includes reproductive freedom, voting rights, climate justice, LGBTQ+ protections, and access to healthcare.
Why This Matters in Michigan
Michigan voters have already led the charge on some of the country’s most important civil rights conversations. Now, our next senator will help shape the future of federal legislation, court appointments, and program funding.
We cannot wait until election season is in full swing to make demands. Early pressure from constituents can shape campaign platforms and ensure candidates are held accountable before they reach Washington.
Action Now
Use this letter to call on Senate candidates to take a public stance on the following issues:
Reproductive freedom and access to abortion care
Voting rights and opposition to legislation like the SAVE Act
Gender-affirming healthcare and LGBTQ+ civil rights
Environmental justice and clean water protections
Medicaid and Title I school funding
Judicial independence and protection of the courts
Until campaign addresses are available, you can also email or mail your letter to Michigan’s current U.S. Senators to demonstrate public interest in accountability.
Resources
Why These Reps
This is a federal election. U.S. Senate candidates will soon be responsible for voting on national legislation, federal court appointments, and major civil rights protections. Contacting them early sends a strong message that voters expect detailed commitments.
You can also send this letter to Michigan’s current U.S. Senators. While Senator Peters is retiring, he still holds office and can lead on these issues. Senator Slotkin will be building her record as Michigan’s junior senator and should be held accountable too.
Send to:
Senator Elissa Slotkin
Senator Gary Peters
Each declared Senate candidate (when campaign mailing addresses are made public)
Physical Letter Template:
Your Name
City, Zip Code
Email or Phone
Date
To: 2026 U.S. Senate Candidates for Michigan
Subject: Earn Our Vote by Committing to Community Priorities
Dear [Candidate Name],
As a voter in Michigan, I am paying close attention to the values, policies, and accountability of those seeking to represent us in the United States Senate. With Senator Peters retiring, we are looking for a leader who will show up for the people of Michigan through their words and actions.
We are facing urgent crises that demand clear commitments from our next senator. I am writing to ask you to publicly support and prioritize the following:
Protection of reproductive freedom and access to abortion care
Opposition to the SAVE Act and any efforts that restrict voting access
Support for gender-affirming care and LGBTQ+ civil rights
Action on climate justice and protection of clean water in Michigan
Expansion of healthcare access, including Medicaid and funding for vulnerable schools
A strong stance in defense of judicial independence and fair courts
If you hope to represent us, your positions on these core issues should be transparent and unapologetically public. Our votes are not guaranteed. They are earned.
Please share where you stand.
Sincerely,
[Print Name Here]
Email Template:
Subject: Michigan Voter Request: Please Take a Public Stand on Key Community Priorities
Dear [Candidate Name],
My name is [Your Name] and I am a voter in Michigan. As someone who will be casting a ballot in the 2026 Senate election, I am reaching out to ask where you stand on the issues that directly impact my life and the lives of people in my community.
With Senator Peters retiring, Michigan has the opportunity to elect someone who will lead with courage, clarity, and a commitment to equity. That starts with your public stance on the issues that matter most to us.
I am calling on you to publicly support and prioritize the following:
Protecting reproductive freedom and national access to abortion care
Opposing voter suppression efforts such as the SAVE Act
Advancing climate justice and protecting clean water across Michigan
Supporting gender-affirming care and LGBTQ+ civil rights
Expanding healthcare access, including Medicaid and funding for underserved schools
Defending the independence and fairness of the federal courts
We deserve to know where you stand on these issues now, not just after the primary or during debates. I hope you will take a clear public position and lead with transparency.
Thank you for your time and for choosing to serve.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[City, ZIP Code]
[Optional: Email or Phone]
This page will be updated as official campaign mailing addresses become available.
U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D – Junior Senator)
Mailing Address: The Honorable Elissa Slotkin
825B Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510Phone: (202) 224-4822
Email Contact Form: https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/contact/
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D – Senior Senator)
Mailing Address: The Honorable Gary Peters
724 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510Phone: (202) 224-6221
Email Contact Form: peters.senate.gov/contact/
Not sure who to contact or what to say? Our Raise Your Voice with Impact guide breaks it all down. Learn who does what, when to reach out, and how to make it count.
