2026 Candidate Questionnaire & Voter Education
2026 Candidate Questionnaire & Voter Education
Michigan Against Atomic Waste distributed its 2026 nonpartisan Candidate Questionnaire to candidates for selected state offices.
The questionnaire focuses on hazardous and radioactive waste policy, environmental monitoring and transparency, public-health protections, environmental justice, and potential legislative reforms.
The response deadline was October 16, 2026. Candidate responses are published below in the candidates' own words so voters can review their positions directly.
Candidate Responses by Office
Michigan Governor
Jocelyn Benson (D), John James (R), Anthony Hudson (Libertarian), Donna Brandenburg (U.S. Taxpayers Party), Douglas Campbell (Green Party)
Response pending — extended deadline October 23, 2026Michigan House of Representatives District 31
Laura Perry (R) and Shannon Dare Wayne (D)
Responses receivedMichigan Senate District 4
Beth Ann Socia (U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan)
Partial responsesMAAW is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and does not endorse, oppose, rate, rank, score, or recommend candidates for public office. The purpose of this questionnaire is solely to educate voters.