

Mike Shirkey
As the Michigan Senate majority leader, Mike Shirkey is the state's top elected Republican official. He assumed office in January 2015 and his current term ends January 2023.
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As the Michigan Senate majority leader, Mike Shirkey is the state's top elected Republican official. He assumed office in January 2015 and his current term ends January 2023.
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