MAJ Announces 2026 Endorsements

Michigan trial lawyers back candidates committed to protecting the right to a civil trial by jury and a fair, effective justice system

LANSING —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

Michigan Supreme Court

Justice Megan Kathleen Cavanagh

Justice Noah P. Hood

University of Michigan Regent
Jordan Acker

Wayne State University Governor
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

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

Judicial Endorsements

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.

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