Biography
Edlira Sako is the Democratic candidate for Michigan State Senate District 24 in the November 3, 2026 general election, having advanced from the August 4 Democratic primary.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as an immigrant and mother who works as a reading interventionist and is pursuing a master's degree in counseling.[2]
In a Ballotpedia survey, Sako said she is pursuing a master's degree in counseling at Wayne State University while working full-time as a reading interventionist at Michigan Collegiate Elementary School in Roseville.[2] She said she moved to the United States more than 14 years ago and has lived in Macomb County since.[2] Sako listed three key messages: putting people first on housing, grocery, utility and health care costs; strengthening public schools, including support for teachers and mental health resources; and opportunity through hard work.[2]
- 1.Edlira Sako - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Edlira Sako - 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 24
Edlira Sako is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 24 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.