Sean McCann
Michigan State Senator, District 19 since 2018. Did not run for re-election in 2026; leaves office in January 2027. Won the 2026 race for Michigan's 4th District.
Michigan State Senator, District 19Born 1971
- In office
- 7 yrs
- Since 2018
- Bills became law
- 2
- 30 sponsored, 2025–2026 session
- Votes missed
- 4.4%
- Chamber median 1.5%
- With party
- 99%
- On votes splitting the parties
- Last margin
- +1.8
- Won 2026
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET
Committees
As of 2026-10.
- Appropriations · democratic vice chair
- Energy and Environment · chair
- Finance, Insurance and Consumer Protection
- Fiscal Agency Governing Board
- Legislative Council
- Regulatory Affairs
Source: Open States committeesUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET
Legislation
State finance: authorities · Became law Sep 2026
Highways: memorial · Became law Apr 2026
Children: other · Passed Senate Jun 2026
Children: child care · Passed Senate May 2026
Appropriations: capital outlay · Passed Senate Apr 2026
Source: Open States billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:22 PM ET
Voting record
Where McCann sits in the Michigan State Senate
McCann is closer to the center than 50% of the chamber's Democrats.
Closest: Jeff Irwin, Paul Wojno, Winnie Brinks
Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:53 PM ET
With McCann’s party
- Votes with the chamber's Democrats99%
- Cosponsorships of the other party's bills8%
Black tick: the average of Democrats in the Michigan State Senate.
Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships
Key votes
Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: McCann’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Democrats.
| Date | Bill | McCann | Dem. majority | Rep. majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | HB 5482: State agencies (existing): generally; plans to correct audit recommendations; require… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 24–10 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | SB 729: State finance: authorities; outstanding obligations of the state building authority;… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 24–10 |
| Jul 3, 2026 | SB 1052: Human services: medical services; definition of kickbacks or bribes; modify. Amends sec.… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 22–14 |
| Jul 3, 2026 | SB 569: Health: funding; various fees under the public health code; transfer and deposit into the… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 21–15 |
| Jul 3, 2026 | HB 5630: Appropriations: school aid omnibus; fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriations for K-12 school… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 25–11 |
Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls
Career
Offices held, and every time McCann was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Elections
Margin against the seat’s presidential baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year.
| Year | Race | Result | Margin | Seat | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Michigan's 4th District | Won | D+1.8 | R+5.6 | +7.4 |
| 2022 | Michigan State Senate, District 19 | Won | D+19.5 | — | — |
| 2018 | Michigan State Senate, District 20 | Won | D+10.8 | — | — |
| 2014 | Michigan State Senate, District 20 | Lost | R+0.1 | — | — |
| 2014 | Michigan State Senate, District 20 (primary) | Won | — | — | — |
| 2012 | Michigan House of Representatives, District 60 | Won | D+48.5 | — | — |
| 2010 | Michigan House of Representatives, District 60 | Won | D+26.6 | — | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: civicAPI (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Campaign money, 2025–26
- Raised
- $4.7M
- Spent
- $3.7M
- Cash
- $1M
Source: FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026Updated Nov 3, 2026, 2:14 AM ET
Campaign committees
Open committees can still raise and spend money.
| SEAN MCCANN FOR CONGRESS FEC | Active |
Source: FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026Updated Nov 3, 2026, 2:14 AM ET
Seats McCann has held
- Michigan State Senate, District 19 · since 2022
- Michigan State Senate, District 20 · since 2018
- Michigan House of Representatives, District 60 · 2010–2014
Source: 99chambers results archive
Who McCann has run against
- Bill Huizenga (R) · 2026 general, won
- Tamara Mitchell (R) · 2022 election, won
- Margaret Obrien (R) · 2018 election, won
- Mike Perrin (R) · 2012 election, won
- Jeff Fernandez (R) · 2010 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: civicAPI (unofficial)
In the polls
Included in 4 polls; McCann’s best result was 48% (Michigan's 4th District).
McCann’s polls in the database →How we know McCann
One person, matched across every source we use.
- FEC H6MI04204
- Open States ocd-person/c15f272e-73f2-410c-8afe-1cc91ad3603a
- Wikidata Q16213620
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET