Senator Dayna Polehanki
@senpolehanki.bsky.social
State Senator, Michigan. Majority Caucus Chair & Education Cmte Chair. Former English teacher for ~20 years. 2X Teacher of the Year. Personal account.
I’m up for re-election. Can you help? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/electdayna
I’m up for re-election. Can you help? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/electdayna
Are we supposed to view “saving” food programs that already exist for low-income Americans as a big win?
Nothing on preserving affordable ACA plans?
This misses the mark.
Nothing on preserving affordable ACA plans?
This misses the mark.
November 9, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Are we supposed to view “saving” food programs that already exist for low-income Americans as a big win?
Nothing on preserving affordable ACA plans?
This misses the mark.
Nothing on preserving affordable ACA plans?
This misses the mark.
Groundbreaking and Ceilingsmashing!
Mary Sheffield will become the first woman elected mayor of Detroit, CNN projects. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/4oRiL7z
November 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Groundbreaking and Ceilingsmashing!
BREAKING🚨 President Trump says he will IGNORE the court order — stopping food distribution to Michigan’s kids and Veterans.
November 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
BREAKING🚨 President Trump says he will IGNORE the court order — stopping food distribution to Michigan’s kids and Veterans.
I’m so grateful to have the endorsement of my current State Representative Matt Koleszar, who represents a swath of western Livonia, which will be included in my new senate district.
November 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I’m so grateful to have the endorsement of my current State Representative Matt Koleszar, who represents a swath of western Livonia, which will be included in my new senate district.
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I’m honored to have the support of State Senator Dayna Polehanki—a true champion for Michigan’s students, teachers, and public schools. When we invest in education, we invest in our future. Together, we’ll keep fighting to ensure every child in Michigan has access to a great public education.
October 31, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I’m honored to have the support of State Senator Dayna Polehanki—a true champion for Michigan’s students, teachers, and public schools. When we invest in education, we invest in our future. Together, we’ll keep fighting to ensure every child in Michigan has access to a great public education.
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The Michigan Senate Education Committee considered how best to inform the state’s students and their parents about the risks and harms of high-potency THC and cannabis products, as well as vaping, in a hearing on Tuesday.
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Michigan Senate panel considers bill requiring cannabis and tobacco flyer for students, parents • Michigan Advance
The Michigan Senate Education Committee considered how best to inform the state’s students and their parents about the risks and harms of high-potency THC and cannabis products, as well as vaping, in ...
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October 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The Michigan Senate Education Committee considered how best to inform the state’s students and their parents about the risks and harms of high-potency THC and cannabis products, as well as vaping, in a hearing on Tuesday.
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It’s a great day to be a Democrat 💪🏾💪🏼💪🏻
We SUED Republicans—and WON for working families.
Now, release the passed 9 bills to the Governor!
We SUED Republicans—and WON for working families.
Now, release the passed 9 bills to the Governor!
October 27, 2025 at 9:39 PM
It’s a great day to be a Democrat 💪🏾💪🏼💪🏻
We SUED Republicans—and WON for working families.
Now, release the passed 9 bills to the Governor!
We SUED Republicans—and WON for working families.
Now, release the passed 9 bills to the Governor!
BREAKING NEWS 🔔🔔🔔
The courts have spoken and @MISenDems have PREVAILED! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Republican House Speaker Matt Hall MUST release to Governor Whitmer the 9 PASSED bills he has been holding hostage for the past 10 months.
The courts have spoken and @MISenDems have PREVAILED! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Republican House Speaker Matt Hall MUST release to Governor Whitmer the 9 PASSED bills he has been holding hostage for the past 10 months.
BREAKING: The Michigan Court of Appeals has sided with Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks. Speaker Matt Hall’s attempt to block nine bipartisan bills from the governor has failed. This ruling is clear: no one, especially no politician, is above the Constitution.
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Senate Majority Leader Brinks Celebrates Decisive Victory in “Hall Holdup” Lawsuit
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Celebrates Decisive Victory in “Hall Holdup” Lawsuit
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October 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
BREAKING NEWS 🔔🔔🔔
The courts have spoken and @MISenDems have PREVAILED! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Republican House Speaker Matt Hall MUST release to Governor Whitmer the 9 PASSED bills he has been holding hostage for the past 10 months.
The courts have spoken and @MISenDems have PREVAILED! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Republican House Speaker Matt Hall MUST release to Governor Whitmer the 9 PASSED bills he has been holding hostage for the past 10 months.
“Trump has never said such things publicly, although he has broken the rules of civility, which emboldens further degeneracy.
The party of Lincoln should be asking why the party of Trump has attracted this faction of individuals, and doing what it must to shed them.”
The party of Lincoln should be asking why the party of Trump has attracted this faction of individuals, and doing what it must to shed them.”
October 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
“Trump has never said such things publicly, although he has broken the rules of civility, which emboldens further degeneracy.
The party of Lincoln should be asking why the party of Trump has attracted this faction of individuals, and doing what it must to shed them.”
The party of Lincoln should be asking why the party of Trump has attracted this faction of individuals, and doing what it must to shed them.”
I’m so happy to be endorsed by State Representative Samantha Steckloff, who represents Farmington Hills.
Representative Steckloff is a budget whiz and a strong advocate for women and our health.
Representative Steckloff is a budget whiz and a strong advocate for women and our health.
October 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I’m so happy to be endorsed by State Representative Samantha Steckloff, who represents Farmington Hills.
Representative Steckloff is a budget whiz and a strong advocate for women and our health.
Representative Steckloff is a budget whiz and a strong advocate for women and our health.
Hit three NO 👑 protests today! Northville Democratic Club, Farmington / Farmington Hills Democratic Club, and Livonia Democrats. #NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Hit three NO 👑 protests today! Northville Democratic Club, Farmington / Farmington Hills Democratic Club, and Livonia Democrats. #NoKings
“SBs 599–602, would create a regulatory framework for consumable hemp products in MI, Sen. Dayna Polehanki explained, noting that intoxicating products made from hemp, including Delta-8 … are being sold in MI gas stations, convenience stores, and online without oversight or testing.”
October 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
“SBs 599–602, would create a regulatory framework for consumable hemp products in MI, Sen. Dayna Polehanki explained, noting that intoxicating products made from hemp, including Delta-8 … are being sold in MI gas stations, convenience stores, and online without oversight or testing.”
MEET YOUR FUTURE REPUBLICAN LEADERS
EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of leaked messages show leaders of Young Republican groups joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape in a private Telegram chat.
Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇
Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇
‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat
Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.
www.politico.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
MEET YOUR FUTURE REPUBLICAN LEADERS
I’m thrilled that State Representative Kelly Breen has endorsed our campaign for state senate in 2026!
October 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I’m thrilled that State Representative Kelly Breen has endorsed our campaign for state senate in 2026!
Hey, MAGA! Is a Qatari Air Force base in IDAHO what you voted for? Can’t wait to hear how your electeds and candidates spin how this is “America First.” OWN IT!
Trump’s building a golf course in Qatar.
He accepted a $400M luxury jet as a gift from Qatar.
His son-in-law got a $1.5B investment from Qatar and other Middle Eastern countries.
His top officials like Kash Patel and Pam Bondi worked for Qatar.
And now this.
He accepted a $400M luxury jet as a gift from Qatar.
His son-in-law got a $1.5B investment from Qatar and other Middle Eastern countries.
His top officials like Kash Patel and Pam Bondi worked for Qatar.
And now this.
Hegseth: I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho.
October 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Hey, MAGA! Is a Qatari Air Force base in IDAHO what you voted for? Can’t wait to hear how your electeds and candidates spin how this is “America First.” OWN IT!
“With cuts projected to come rolling down from Washington, MI reconfigured how it taxes health services in such a way that allows it to still receive federal money for healthcare without cutting off people from services.
When the alternative is a heavy loss, this one is a big win for Democrats.”
When the alternative is a heavy loss, this one is a big win for Democrats.”
October 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
“With cuts projected to come rolling down from Washington, MI reconfigured how it taxes health services in such a way that allows it to still receive federal money for healthcare without cutting off people from services.
When the alternative is a heavy loss, this one is a big win for Democrats.”
When the alternative is a heavy loss, this one is a big win for Democrats.”
“Sen. Dayna Polehanki, D-Livonia, chairwoman of the Senate Education Committee, said reducing class sizes is a data-driven strategy that can improve academics.
‘This is a monumental thing, and I hope it gets built into future budgets,’ Polehanki said.”
‘This is a monumental thing, and I hope it gets built into future budgets,’ Polehanki said.”
One key lawmaker labeled the new budget's grant program to shrink class sizes in some elementary schools as "monumental."
Michigan lawmakers take action on elementary class sizes in new state budget
One key lawmaker labeled the new budget's grant program to shrink class sizes in some elementary schools as "monumental."
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October 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
“Sen. Dayna Polehanki, D-Livonia, chairwoman of the Senate Education Committee, said reducing class sizes is a data-driven strategy that can improve academics.
‘This is a monumental thing, and I hope it gets built into future budgets,’ Polehanki said.”
‘This is a monumental thing, and I hope it gets built into future budgets,’ Polehanki said.”
Thank you to my colleague, Mary Cavanagh, for endorsing my campaign for state senate in 2026.
Senator Cavanagh is a fighter for social equity, consumer protections, safe infrastructure, and our cherished veterans.
Senator Cavanagh is a fighter for social equity, consumer protections, safe infrastructure, and our cherished veterans.
October 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Thank you to my colleague, Mary Cavanagh, for endorsing my campaign for state senate in 2026.
Senator Cavanagh is a fighter for social equity, consumer protections, safe infrastructure, and our cherished veterans.
Senator Cavanagh is a fighter for social equity, consumer protections, safe infrastructure, and our cherished veterans.
Thank you to my colleage, Rosemary Bayer for Michigan Senate, for endorsing my campaign for state senate in 2026.
October 2, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Thank you to my colleage, Rosemary Bayer for Michigan Senate, for endorsing my campaign for state senate in 2026.
"I'd like for the record to show that every single Republican, five of them on this committee, either did not show up or left during your presentation.
Is that how much they care?
I am burnt up over this.
You're emotional.
I'm ******.
This is unbelievably sad." youtu.be/0Ld-sz9mj_Q?...
Is that how much they care?
I am burnt up over this.
You're emotional.
I'm ******.
This is unbelievably sad." youtu.be/0Ld-sz9mj_Q?...
GOP gets RIPPED TO SHREDS at Hearing as DEMS STRIKE BACK
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
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September 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
"I'd like for the record to show that every single Republican, five of them on this committee, either did not show up or left during your presentation.
Is that how much they care?
I am burnt up over this.
You're emotional.
I'm ******.
This is unbelievably sad." youtu.be/0Ld-sz9mj_Q?...
Is that how much they care?
I am burnt up over this.
You're emotional.
I'm ******.
This is unbelievably sad." youtu.be/0Ld-sz9mj_Q?...
🚨Oklahoma State Superintendent of Schools is out. He’s the guy who pushed schools to teach the Bible.
Oh, there’s also this 😳
Oh, there’s also this 😳
September 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
🚨Oklahoma State Superintendent of Schools is out. He’s the guy who pushed schools to teach the Bible.
Oh, there’s also this 😳
Oh, there’s also this 😳
I’m so pleased to announce that Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich has endorsed our campaign for State Senate for the 2026 election cycle.
Due to redisctricting, my senate district will now include Farm Hills, but I have to win first! I look forward to connecting with residents over the next year.
Due to redisctricting, my senate district will now include Farm Hills, but I have to win first! I look forward to connecting with residents over the next year.
September 25, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I’m so pleased to announce that Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich has endorsed our campaign for State Senate for the 2026 election cycle.
Due to redisctricting, my senate district will now include Farm Hills, but I have to win first! I look forward to connecting with residents over the next year.
Due to redisctricting, my senate district will now include Farm Hills, but I have to win first! I look forward to connecting with residents over the next year.
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What the numbers people are saying about Republican House Speaker Matt Hall’s latest budget lie about 5,000 “shadow employees.”
September 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
What the numbers people are saying about Republican House Speaker Matt Hall’s latest budget lie about 5,000 “shadow employees.”
That novel they made you read in high school about a fictional future dystopian society is happening right now in America.
What’s at stake here is free speech.
Across the board, we’ve seen the Trump administration use the power of government to go after anybody who’s criticized them — and in this case, Jimmy Kimmel.
We need to all stand up and speak out.
Across the board, we’ve seen the Trump administration use the power of government to go after anybody who’s criticized them — and in this case, Jimmy Kimmel.
We need to all stand up and speak out.
September 18, 2025 at 2:17 AM
That novel they made you read in high school about a fictional future dystopian society is happening right now in America.
Watch former President Obama 🇺🇸
Obama: We have to recognize that on both sides there are people who are extremists
But I will say that those extreme views were not in my White House. I wasn’t embracing them. I wasn’t empowering them. I wasn’t putting the weight of the government behind extremist views.
But I will say that those extreme views were not in my White House. I wasn’t embracing them. I wasn’t empowering them. I wasn’t putting the weight of the government behind extremist views.
September 17, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Watch former President Obama 🇺🇸