Michigan trial lawyers back candidates committed to protecting the right to a civil trial by jury and a fair, effective justice system
The Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ) Executive Board has announced its first round of endorsements for the 2026 election cycle, supporting a diverse slate of candidates for statewide, legislative, and judicial offices. MAJ President Nick Andrews made the announcement.
“MAJ is proud to endorse this group of highly qualified candidates who understand the importance of protecting the rights of Michigan residents and preserving access to our civil justice system,” Andrews said. “Each of these individuals has demonstrated a commitment to fairness, accountability, and the fundamental right to a trial by jury. We are confident they will serve with integrity and put Michiganders first.”
MAJ endorses candidates who will fight to protect the right to a civil trial by jury and promote a fair and effective justice system. Legislative endorsements are based on voting records for incumbents and a comprehensive candidate questionnaire. All candidates for Michigan House and Senate, regardless of party, are invited to apply for endorsement. Judicial candidates are interviewed by the MAJ Judicial Qualifications Committee, and all endorsements are voted on by the Executive Board.
MAJ’s 2026 endorsed candidates include:
Governor
Jocelyn Benson
“MAJ is proud to endorse this group of highly qualified candidates who understand the importance of protecting the rights of Michigan residents and preserving access to our civil justice system,” Andrews said. “Each of these individuals has demonstrated a commitment to fairness, accountability, and the fundamental right to a trial by jury. We are confident they will serve with integrity and put Michiganders first.”
MAJ endorses candidates who will fight to protect the right to a civil trial by jury and promote a fair and effective justice system. Legislative endorsements are based on voting records for incumbents and a comprehensive candidate questionnaire. All candidates for Michigan House and Senate, regardless of party, are invited to apply for endorsement. Judicial candidates are interviewed by the MAJ Judicial Qualifications Committee, and all endorsements are voted on by the Executive Board.
MAJ’s 2026 endorsed candidates include:
Governor
Jocelyn Benson
Michigan Supreme Court
Justice Megan Kathleen Cavanagh
Justice Noah P. Hood
Justice Megan Kathleen Cavanagh
Justice Noah P. Hood
University of Michigan Regent
Jordan Acker
Jordan Acker
Wayne State University Governor
Shereef Akeel
Shereef Akeel
Michigan State Senate
District 2 – Erin Byrnes
District 5 – Matt Koleszar
District 15 – Felicia Brabec
District 19 – Julie Rogers
District 29 – Phil Skaggs
District 30 – Carol Glanville
District 35 – Chedrick Greene
District 2 – Erin Byrnes
District 5 – Matt Koleszar
District 15 – Felicia Brabec
District 19 – Julie Rogers
District 29 – Phil Skaggs
District 30 – Carol Glanville
District 35 – Chedrick Greene
Michigan State House of Representatives
District 18 – Kelly Garrett
District 22 – Lisa McIntyre
District 44 – Jim Haadsma
District 54 – Sarah Pounds
District 86 – Joseph McClusky
District 18 – Kelly Garrett
District 22 – Lisa McIntyre
District 44 – Jim Haadsma
District 54 – Sarah Pounds
District 86 – Joseph McClusky
Judicial Endorsements
16th Circuit Court (Macomb County)
Jim Spagnuolo
16th Circuit Court (Macomb County)
Jim Spagnuolo
Michigan Court of Appeals – District 2
Judge Chris Trebilcock
Visit michiganjustice.org/endorsements for the full list of 2026 MAJ-endorsed candidates and additional information about each candidate.
Judge Chris Trebilcock
Visit michiganjustice.org/endorsements for the full list of 2026 MAJ-endorsed candidates and additional information about each candidate.
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