Denise Mentzer

Rep. Denise Mentzer is a former city commissioner from Mount Clemons who won reelection to the Michigan House in 2026. During her ten years on the Mount Clemens City Commission, Denise gained valuable public service experience. This experience has made her a vital Democratic voice in the state House, where she helped repeal Michigan’s antiquated abortion ban. Denise is excited to return to Lansing and keep fighting for Michigan’s working families.

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Michigan was one of 2026’s most critical battleground states. Ahead of the midterm elections, Democrats held a one-seat majority in the Michigan Senate, and Republicans narrowly controlled the state House. 

Cycle after cycle, the DLCC has worked with Michigan Democrats to build a foundation for winning campaigns, and included 24 Michigan candidates in our 2026 Target Races program. All 24 candidates claimed victory in November, opening a clear path to restoring full Democratic leadership in the state. 

Thanks to strategic investments and years of hard work, Democrats made history by retaking a majority in the state House and expanding their majority in the state Senate – reestablishing a Democratic trifecta in Michigan.