Shelley Wright

Republican | Michigan

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Shelley Wright


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Primary


Race

State Senator, Dist., 12


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Kinesiology, 1984-1988

WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Michigan Senate, District 12, 2026-

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (3)

Associated Builders and Contractors ABC Michigan

Joe Aragona

Michigan’s 9th Congressional District Republican Party

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Peter Lucido

Anthony Forlini

Alicia St. Germaine

Joe Aragaona

Doug Lloyud

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Danger to mother's life.

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Strongly Agree

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Strongly Agree


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Let small businesses set their own minimum wage. Companies that pay their employees well will retain and recruit employees, and other companies will have to follow suit or be left with no employees.

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

1. Combat fraudulent benefit payments to those who don't meet requirements. 2. Audit major spending programs such as education, roads repair, etc. How is lotto money spent in education? How is gas tax spent for the roads? 3. Eliminate or cut back on programs that the federal government already does. 4. Cut all ghost employees to cut overall operational budgets. 5. Allow for more private bidding for major projects and services.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

The government has no right to restrict religious practices of any religion as long as they are not committing a crime. In addition, no local, state, or federal government should declare a national religion or denomination.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

A business owner reserves the right and freedom to choose not to provide a service based on their own beliefs. Just like someone can choose not to promote a product they don't like.


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

Statement C - This is a tough one because I know many people who rightfully and legally are on Medicaid and Medicare. They do not take advantage of the systems. However, I feel there is so much abuse and fraud in these programs as well. In addition, having other health care options/providers available helps keep costs lower due to competition. There are many aspects of healthcare that are out of control due to abuse, such as prescribed medication costs.

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Strongly Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

The United States' foundation in the Middle East starts and ends with Israel. If the United States were not supporting Israel, Israel would be taken over and part of Palestine within a year.


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Strongly Disagree


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Strongly Agree

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Strongly Agree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Neutral

I believe people have the right to love whoever they want as long as their lifestyle and beliefs are not forced or shared upon others.

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Neutral

Business freedom is important even in the gambling industry, but protection from gambling abuse needs to be considered, too.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a God-loving Christian. I am a conservative Republican. I believe in life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I believe i n the Constitution of the United States.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Agree


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Nuclear energy and natural gas, but not discrediting other fossil fuels. Technology advancements have been able to cut down on emissions and pollution. New is not always better.


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

Criminal Justice - A blind justice system where everyone is treated equally, and the punishment fits the crime. A system where the innocent are protected. Public Safety - A system where public safety and first responders have funding, training, and equipment to do their jobs.

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

None. Criminals or those who wish to harm others are not going to follow any restrictions.

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