https://www.maryformichigan.com/meet-mary daily 0.75 2022-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620445f2c6fa7110d988aad6/bcdb4da1-4efe-4d66-b5cb-8d6ebea4ae9a/Capture2.JPG MEET MARY - Cavanagh is a self-motivated, progressive Democrat with a natural flair for community activism, building relationships & a track record of bringing about positive change. With over 20 years of civic engagement and public servant experience, she has built strong relationships with leaders, elected officials, and residents throughout by serving in the Michigan House of Representatives. Cavanagh was elected to the House of Representatives in 2020 serving the communities of Redford Township and Northwest Detroit where she was able to be a champion for small businesses, frontliners, and our most vulnerable populations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620445f2c6fa7110d988aad6/63a8d5dd-0f41-43f5-8cb2-9ada8a5b8373/FB_IMG_1608392764627.jpg MEET MARY - Prior to serving, Mary graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, where her studies focused on the evolutionary analysis of human behavior from socio-economic and political approaches. While completing her undergraduate studies, Cavanagh’s work focused on the historical social and political inequalities, as well as building sustainable communities and infrastructure. From serving as an AmeriCorps, stationed in Detroit Public Schools fighting the school-to-prison pipeline, working as a direct-care worker for the behavioral and intellectually disabled, to a Director for a company dedicated to preserving homeownership and community revitalization. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620445f2c6fa7110d988aad6/1645414565566-OF89HABKWNX5CL5PRN0M/FB_IMG_1588691819221.jpg MEET MARY - Mary follows a lineage of public service from her Father, Phil Cavanagh, formerly serving as State Representative and Wayne County Commissioner and her Mother, Lily Cavanagh, currently serving as the Treasurer of Redford Township. In addition to her parents, Mary Cavanagh’s beliefs and core values stem from her grandfather, Jerome Cavanagh, former Mayor of Detroit in the 1960s and one of the first political figures to publicly challenge racial inequities, as well as her great-grandfather, Sylvester Cavanagh, boilermaker and cofounder of the UAW. Her dedication to public activism and service is the direct result of the values, passion, and drive instilled by her devoted family and life-long connection to her community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620445f2c6fa7110d988aad6/1645414931379-D87FD3NYSYZYGNAFIV0R/20210821_144517.jpg MEET MARY - Serving in the minority, Mary Cavanagh understood that leadership roles would be key in developing relationships and pushing legislation across the aisle in both the House and the Senate. Cavanagh currently serves as Deputy Democratic Caucus Chair, Chair of the Latino Caucus, Secretary of the Progressive Women’s Caucus, and an active member of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus, Firearms and Safety, Care, Education, and so many more. Being active in these roles have and will be crucial in effective policy making not only for our district but for all of Michigan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620445f2c6fa7110d988aad6/1645415046887-ELQ1ZMXKRG1G99DPNAKZ/20210207_140806.jpg MEET MARY - Now more than ever our communities need a champion in Lansing who is not afraid to stand-up and take action while producing effective leadership. From women’s rights, our right to vote, much-needed infrastructure reform, to more support for our veterans, seniors, and frontline workers. Mary Cavanagh knows that we can and must do more to deliver real results for our families and future. No one can really say how long this pandemic will continue, although a lot of it will depend on the choices we make and the people we choose to represent us. If elected State Senator, Cavanagh will be your loudest advocate where and when we need it most, delivering effective, lifesaving results in Michigan’s new 6th Senate District. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620445f2c6fa7110d988aad6/1645415737644-DGSYLPYPYF7JRG6KBU5K/20210907_162600.jpg MEET MARY https://www.maryformichigan.com/home daily 1.0 2026-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620445f2c6fa7110d988aad6/1648343846321-PFQ713Q8YNH2VRVH29P7/savedate2.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620445f2c6fa7110d988aad6/1648343884078-ODYVWGH1K1XTYXWGEJKV/ballot2.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620445f2c6fa7110d988aad6/1648343920795-4L0UZJEBIODYRL2N4KDV/voting.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620445f2c6fa7110d988aad6/1648343955669-FZJSFB0U2ATLAHRCM8OJ/vote2.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620445f2c6fa7110d988aad6/fcbd6ee2-956e-4c84-a054-1d73a5f3f852/IMG_6376.JPG Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620445f2c6fa7110d988aad6/5f33bfa6-9913-417e-804d-dfa10325526e/480817774_122203928552219109_3719811737036358107_n.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620445f2c6fa7110d988aad6/ce4a8756-f250-4bb7-8a37-b5e38fa4a21c/123_1%2849%29.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620445f2c6fa7110d988aad6/a0b3ce4f-190e-446c-824f-81955602df0c/IMG_5515.JPG Home - STATE SENATE - District 6 Newly drawn Michigan’s 6th Senate district includes the beautiful communities of Northwest Detroit and Redford Twp! https://www.maryformichigan.com/priorities daily 0.75 2026-02-09 https://www.maryformichigan.com/joinus daily 0.75 2022-03-28 https://www.maryformichigan.com/campaigntrail daily 0.75 2025-01-22 https://www.maryformichigan.com/accomplishments daily 0.75 2026-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620445f2c6fa7110d988aad6/392d2079-7061-42d0-849a-7059b10efc17/MDS_250522-0784%282%29.jpg ACCOMPLISHMENTS - 12 bills signed into law In my time serving as your State Senator, I’m proud to have gotten 12 pieces of legislation signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to: Codify key elements of the Affordable Care Act Prevent source of income discrimination in rental applications Protect consumers from predatory ticket bots that artificially raise the price of live event tickets Ensure every Michigander has access to reproductive healthcare Extend the disabled veterans property tax exemption to their surviving spouses and remove duplicative filing requirements for them to qualify Safeguard access to the ballot box & more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620445f2c6fa7110d988aad6/d12438d3-7ba1-435f-902a-3a1be583d530/480484116_122203233824219109_4956296782520932147_n.jpg ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Over $100 million invested back into our communities As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Chair of the Budget Subcommittees for Labor and Economic Development, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, and Insurance and Financial Services, I fought hard to ensure state investments were made right here in District 6, including: $6.5 million to Detroit Right to Counsel $5.8 million for infrastructure projects in Redford Township $2.5 million to Detroit Blight Busters $2.5 million+ to Concert of Colors $2 million to the Redford Wellness Center $2 million for Senior Housing $2.2 million to L!FE Leaders $1.6 million for the North Rosedale Community House $1.5 million to the Wilson-Clark Detroit Health and Healing Center $1 million to Developing KIDS $1 million to support housing in Grandmont-Rosedale $300,000 to Brightmoor Connections Food Pantry $100,000 to Kristen’s Touch & more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620445f2c6fa7110d988aad6/c4c80e83-5e09-4482-9ad9-a8ca3cccfb67/561175664_122248983368219109_8052029360234708104_n.jpg ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Transformational Investments in Key Areas As chair of the Labor and Economic Opportunity budget, I have focused on making investments in programs for initiatives that ensure our state is supporting our small businesses, championing equity, and bolstering our communities, including investments like: $100 million+ to support housing affordability $60 million to support small business start ups $37.8 million for the College Success Fund $35 million+ to support arts and culture initiatives $28 million for the skilled trades grant program $20 million+ for community development financial institutions $20 million for grants to address health and social services disparities $10 million for minority-owned business supports $20 million for grants to address health and social services disparities $3 million to support the new Michigander fund $35 million+ to support arts and culture initiatives https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620445f2c6fa7110d988aad6/61c65759-3a66-47cf-b847-d31cec2b990f/480292840_122203214504219109_7916228587467519887_n.jpg ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Advancing our Shared Priorities I’m honored to have served as part of the first Democratic Trifecta in 40 years in Michigan. My colleagues and I advanced policies that will make Michigan a better place to live, work, and play, such as: Repealing so called “Right to Work” laws Repealing the Republican retirement tax Expanding the Working Families Tax Credit Protecting reproductive rights for all Codifying elements of the Affordable Care Act Ensuring we transition to equitable clean energy Free breakfast and lunch for all students Record per-pupil funding for our students, year after year & so much more.