Working people deserve better. That’s the philosophy that has driven Curtis Hertel his entire life in public service. As a State Senator, Curtis became known both for his ability to deliver meaningful policy wins and deliver passionate speeches that moved Democrats and Republicans alike, and many of his colleagues would refer to Curtis as a “workhorse.”

As campaign chair for the Michigan Senate Democratic Fund, Curtis led the effort that made Michigan history in 2022 by delivering a Democratic trifecta for the first time in 40 years. He then transitioned to Legislative Director for Governor Gretchen Whitmer, helping to orchestrate the most productive legislative period in Michigan history. Because of Democrats, Michigan finally repealed the retirement tax, passed the largest working families tax cut in history bringing 30,000 kids out of poverty, became the first state in 60 years to repeal “right-to-work,” passed common sense gun legislation, expanded the Elliot Larsen Civil Rights act and ended the 1931 abortion ban.

When Michiganders needed help the most, Curtis and Democrats got it done. As MDP Chair, Curtis knows that unless Democrats are in power, nobody is fighting for Michigan’s families. He has seen firsthand that when we focus on the issues that matter to people, then Democrats can win anywhere in Michigan.