Biography
Julie DeRose is the Republican candidate for Michigan State Senate District 28 in the November 3, 2026 general election, having advanced from the August 4 Republican primary.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she named economic opportunity, fiscal accountability and community strength as her key messages.[2]
DeRose earned a bachelor's degree from Ferris State University and a graduate degree from Western Michigan University.[1] She ran in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 77 in 2024 and lost to Cady Ness-Smith.[1]
In her survey, DeRose said she wants to reduce regulations on small businesses, review legislative spending for accountability, and strengthen communities through schools, housing, safety and health services.[2]
- 1.Julie DeRose - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Julie DeRose - 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 28
Julie DeRose is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 28 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.