Biography
April Osentoski is the Democratic candidate for Michigan State Senate District 25 in the November 3, 2026 general election, having advanced from the August 4 Democratic primary.[1] A chef, she was the Democratic nominee for Michigan House District 98 in 2024.[1]
Osentoski was born in Detroit and works as a chef.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she has more than 25 years of experience as a culinary professional, rose to executive chef at an assisted living facility, and has performed with the Port Austin Community Players.[2] She advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 98 in 2024 and lost the general election to incumbent Gregory Alexander.[1]
Osentoski's survey listed three key messages: expanded mental health services including substance abuse treatment, economically viable futures for young people, and safety and security for the aging population.[2] She named health care, education, economic growth, infrastructure and the environment as policy areas she is passionate about.[2]
- 1.April Osentoski - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.April Osentoski - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Michigan Senate District 25
April Osentoski is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 25 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.