Biography
Anthony Pennock is the Democratic candidate for the Michigan State Senate, District 18, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][3] A special education teacher with an EdD in organizational leadership, he grew up in Pennfield.[1][2]
Pennock graduated from Pennfield High School, earned associate degrees from Kellogg Community College in 2011, a bachelor's degree in education from Robert B. Miller College in 2015, a graduate degree in curriculum and instruction from Concordia University in 2016, and an EdD in organizational leadership from Grand Canyon University in 2021.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he grew up the youngest of five children in Pennfield and worked jobs including cashier, bartender and hotel night auditor before becoming a teacher.[2] He said that in 2019 he began advocating for fellow educators and building ties between teachers and support staff.[2]
Pennock advanced from the Democratic primary on August 4, 2026.[1] He named fair wages tied to inflation, paid family leave and pension protection, school funding that does not depend on local property values, and protecting natural resources as key campaign messages.[2]
- 1.Anthony Pennock - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Anthony Pennock - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
- 3.Michigan State Senate elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Michigan Senate District 18
Anthony Pennock is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 18 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
