Justin OnwenuJustin Onwenu

Justin Onwenu is a fourth-generation Detroiter, organizer, attorney, and bridge builder fighting for Detroit and Downriver. He’s running to protect Michiganders’ rights, make life more affordable, and deliver for communities across Detroit and Downriver.

Justin Onwenu is an attorney, organizer, and bridge builder fighting for workers and small businesses, strong neighborhoods, and ethical government. A fourth-generation Detroiter, he began organizing in Michigan’s most polluted zip code, winning clean air and water protections. He now serves as Detroit’s first Director of Entrepreneurship & Economic Opportunity and teaches labor law. He is running for State Senate to rebuild Michigan’s economy, strengthen neighborhoods, and deliver ethical government.

Justin Onwenu is running for his first term in the Michigan State Senate.

Onwenu appreciates hard work and education, which he learned from his parents, a teacher and a nurse. As an attorney, he has worked for the UAW and SEIU. This year, Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield named Onwenu the city’s first-ever Director of Small Business Affairs. Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed Onwenu to the state’s Black Leadership Advisory Council, a statewide council charged with helping to identify and address barriers Black residents face in safety, education, health, and business.

If elected to the Senate, Onwenu wants to focus on lowering costs, strengthening communities, protecting the environment, and raising wages.

Onwenu has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: Michigan League of Conservation Voters, and meets criteria for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan

Onwenu’s opponent in this race is Patrick O’Connell.

Justin Onwenu is the most progressive choice in this race.

Justin Onwenu is running for his first term in the Michigan State Senate.

Onwenu appreciates hard work and education, which he learned from his parents, a teacher and a nurse. As an attorney, he has worked for the UAW and SEIU. This year, Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield named Onwenu the city’s first-ever Director of Small Business Affairs. Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed Onwenu to the state’s Black Leadership Advisory Council, a statewide council charged with helping to identify and address barriers Black residents face in safety, education, health, and business.

If elected to the Senate, Onwenu wants to focus on lowering costs, strengthening communities, protecting the environment, and raising wages.

Onwenu has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: Michigan League of Conservation Voters, and meets criteria for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan

Onwenu’s opponent in this race is Patrick O’Connell.

Justin Onwenu is the most progressive choice in this race.