Nate Shannon
2023 - Present
2025
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Nate Shannon (Democratic Party) is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 58. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2025.
Shannon (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 58. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on August 6, 2024.[source]
Shannon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Nate Shannon earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Oakland University and a master’s degree in secondary education from Wayne State University. Shannon's career experience includes working as an economics, history, and government teacher with L’Anse Creuse Public Schools. He served on the Sterling Heights City Council.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Shannon was assigned to the following committees:
- Education Committee
- Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee
- Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Chair
2021-2022
Shannon was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Shannon was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2024
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
The primary will occur on August 6, 2024. The general election will occur on November 5, 2024. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 58
Incumbent Nate Shannon is running in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 58 on August 6, 2024.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 58
Roger Goodrich and Ron Robinson are running in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 58 on August 6, 2024.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Donald Eason (R)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 58
Incumbent Nate Shannon defeated Michelle Smith in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 58 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nate Shannon (D) | 51.3 | 18,122 |
 | Michelle Smith (R) | 48.7 | 17,183 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 35,310 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 58
Incumbent Nate Shannon advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 58 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nate Shannon | 100.0 | 6,782 |
| Total votes: 6,782 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 58
Michelle Smith defeated Giovanni Ndrea in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 58 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michelle Smith | 83.4 | 5,953 |
| Giovanni Ndrea | 16.6 | 1,185 | |
| Total votes: 7,138 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 25
Incumbent Nate Shannon defeated Paul M. Smith in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 25 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nate Shannon (D) | 52.9 | 25,239 |
| Paul M. Smith (R) | 47.1 | 22,509 | |
| Total votes: 47,748 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 25
Incumbent Nate Shannon advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 25 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nate Shannon | 100.0 | 10,147 |
| Total votes: 10,147 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 25
Paul M. Smith defeated Adam Wiley and Jazmine Early in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 25 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Paul M. Smith | 36.9 | 3,060 |
| Adam Wiley | 32.3 | 2,681 | |
| Jazmine Early | 30.8 | 2,552 | |
| Total votes: 8,293 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2018
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 25
Nate Shannon defeated Jazmine Early in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 25 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nate Shannon (D) | 54.0 | 19,081 |
| Jazmine Early (R) | 46.0 | 16,228 | |
| Total votes: 35,309 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 25
Nate Shannon advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 25 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nate Shannon | 100.0 | 8,256 |
| Total votes: 8,256 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 25
Jazmine Early advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 25 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jazmine Early | 100.0 | 6,288 |
| Total votes: 6,288 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Nate Shannon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Shannon's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am dedicated to the fight for Michigan to be a better place to work, live, and play for everyone. My time in public service has been a great honor, and I’ve worked diligently to deliver on the priorities that matter most to people such as: the economy, education, healthcare, public safety, and infrastructure. I will continue to be steadfast in delivering lasting and beneficial results for our communities and state.
- As a former public-school teacher, I know from personal experience the difficulties that teachers, students, and faculty are faced with overcoming. I have been a leader in pushing for increased funding for the Michigan Department of Education and will continue to push for appropriations that allow our schools to fill the teacher shortage and improve the quality of our children’s education. By increasing teacher pay, benefits, and working conditions, pushing resources towards underfunded schools, and focusing on skills that prepare our children for the future – we will deliver the education that Michigan children deserve.
- Michiganders rely on a strong climate, without it the wellbeing of both our families and economy are put into jeopardy. We must maintain a balance that allows us to both provide good jobs and maintain a healthy environment. I am dedicated to requiring corporations, not individual taxpayers, to pay if they pollute. I am also focused on increasing penalties for oil spills in the Great Lakes, and corporate air polluters. It is vital that we maintain a healthy environment and mitigate the impacts of climate change, which is why I have and will consistently support climate change mitigation legislation.
- First responders are crucial in keeping our communities safe and citizens protected, that is why I have been a staunch advocate of theirs during my time in office. Providing the proper resources for our first responders has been a top priority for me, and will continue to be. During my time in office I have sponsored/co-sponsored increases to state and local law enforcement agencies, advocated for the passage of the workers compensation for occupational cancer presumption, and have supported providing free college tuition to survivors of fallen first responders. I am committed to respecting the service of the hard working men and women who serve our communities, and will continue to do so in the future.
The areas of policy that I have been most devoted to during my time in office have been: the economy, infrastructure, education, healthcare, public safety, taxes, and the environment.
I was a dish washer from ages 14-16
I do. My previous experience as a Sterling Heights City Councilman prvided me with crucial experiences relavent to the office that I hold now. By my first day in the Michigan Legislature, I had already known what it was like to work with constituents, navigate through partisan politics, build relationships throughout the community that I continue to serve, and see first hand the process of turning an idea into law. Those experiences have been invaluable during my time as a State Representative.
Absolutely. Having strong relationships with other legislators allows us all to work closely together so that we can serve our communities more effectively. I also believe that it's very important that we reach across partisan lines to work with anyone focused on serving their constituents, regardless of political party. Serving the people of the great State of Michigan should always be the first priority, and I believe building strong relationships amongst legislators promotes that.
Michigan AFL-CIO, Roads+, SEIU 517M, Michigan Nurses Association (MNA), Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM), Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union (MPFFU), LiUNA Local 1191, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights (MRCC), AFSCME Michigan, Detroit Regional Chamber
Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure; Education; Military, Veterans and Homeland Security: Local Government and Municipal Finance
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2022
Nate Shannon did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Nate Shannon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Shannon's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am State Representative Nate Shannon. I am currently serving my first term in the State House. Prior to my current position, I was a high school economics/history/government teacher with the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools. I also served 4 years on the Sterling Heights city council. I am married to my wife Lori and we have 3 kids.
- As a former public school teacher my top priority is education.
- Given the events of 2020, we need to make sure that all the residents of Michigan have access to affordable health care.
- Michiganders share a special responsibility to protect the Great Lakes, because our economy and our families' health rely on clean water.
Featured local question Michigan families need good roads and bridges to take our kids to school and get to work safely without blowing a tire or busting an axle. We also need to ensure that our drinking water supplies are protected, and that waste treatment facilities stay up to date. Rebuilding our infrastructure will jumpstart our economy and create thousands of good paying jobs for working people right here in Michigan. I believe it will take a bi-partisan effort to develop solid and affordable plans, and my experience working across party lines will help us achieve this goal.
During my first term in office, I sponsored/co-sponsored bills to:
Modify the Michigan state transportation fund formula to ensure a more balanced spread of moneys spent to maintain and repair roads.
Support expansion of broadband into more parts of the state.
Increase the number of electric charging stations across the state.
Featured local question A good K-12 education is key to developing the core skills our kids need to become productive members of society. As a former public school teacher, public education is one of my top priorities. To help our kids succeed in the 21st century economy, every student should have a caring, qualified and committed teacher. We also need to prioritize education funding that allows educators more time to connect one-on-one with students to encourage critical thinking and creativity.
During my first term in office, I sponsored/co-sponsored bills to:
Repeal the third-grade reading retention law.
Create a school supplies tax holiday one weekend a year.
Modify teacher performance evaluations.
Provide increased funding for K-12 public education.
Education, the environment, and affordable health care
I would say the 1984 presidential election. I was 9.
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2023
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In 2023, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 11 to November 14.
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2022
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In 2022, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 12 to December 28.
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2021
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In 2021, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 8 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Andrew Fink (R) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 58 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Henry Yanez (D) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 25 2019-2023 |
Succeeded by Kevin Coleman (D) |
