Senator Dayna Polehanki
@senpolehanki.bsky.social
State Senator, Michigan. Majority Caucus Chair & Education Cmte Chair. Former English teacher for ~20 years. 2X Teacher of the Year. Personal account.
I’m up for re-election. Can you help? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/electdayna
I’m up for re-election. Can you help? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/electdayna
“We’re not doing FOIA [for legislators]," Hall said during a Nov. 6 Capitol press conference. "We’re just not going to do FOIA.”
November 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
“We’re not doing FOIA [for legislators]," Hall said during a Nov. 6 Capitol press conference. "We’re just not going to do FOIA.”
God, grant me the freedom from “imposter syndrome” that actual imposter Pete Hegseth enjoys as he berates an actual Navy Captain and Astronaut.
November 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
God, grant me the freedom from “imposter syndrome” that actual imposter Pete Hegseth enjoys as he berates an actual Navy Captain and Astronaut.
Are we supposed to view “saving” food programs that already exist for low-income Americans as a big win?
Nothing on preserving affordable ACA plans?
This misses the mark.
Nothing on preserving affordable ACA plans?
This misses the mark.
November 9, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Are we supposed to view “saving” food programs that already exist for low-income Americans as a big win?
Nothing on preserving affordable ACA plans?
This misses the mark.
Nothing on preserving affordable ACA plans?
This misses the mark.
BREAKING🚨 President Trump says he will IGNORE the court order — stopping food distribution to Michigan’s kids and Veterans.
November 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
BREAKING🚨 President Trump says he will IGNORE the court order — stopping food distribution to Michigan’s kids and Veterans.
I’m so grateful to have the endorsement of my current State Representative Matt Koleszar, who represents a swath of western Livonia, which will be included in my new senate district.
November 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I’m so grateful to have the endorsement of my current State Representative Matt Koleszar, who represents a swath of western Livonia, which will be included in my new senate district.
It’s a great day to be a Democrat 💪🏾💪🏼💪🏻
We SUED Republicans—and WON for working families.
Now, release the passed 9 bills to the Governor!
We SUED Republicans—and WON for working families.
Now, release the passed 9 bills to the Governor!
October 27, 2025 at 9:39 PM
It’s a great day to be a Democrat 💪🏾💪🏼💪🏻
We SUED Republicans—and WON for working families.
Now, release the passed 9 bills to the Governor!
We SUED Republicans—and WON for working families.
Now, release the passed 9 bills to the Governor!
“Trump has never said such things publicly, although he has broken the rules of civility, which emboldens further degeneracy.
The party of Lincoln should be asking why the party of Trump has attracted this faction of individuals, and doing what it must to shed them.”
The party of Lincoln should be asking why the party of Trump has attracted this faction of individuals, and doing what it must to shed them.”
October 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
“Trump has never said such things publicly, although he has broken the rules of civility, which emboldens further degeneracy.
The party of Lincoln should be asking why the party of Trump has attracted this faction of individuals, and doing what it must to shed them.”
The party of Lincoln should be asking why the party of Trump has attracted this faction of individuals, and doing what it must to shed them.”
I’m so happy to be endorsed by State Representative Samantha Steckloff, who represents Farmington Hills.
Representative Steckloff is a budget whiz and a strong advocate for women and our health.
Representative Steckloff is a budget whiz and a strong advocate for women and our health.
October 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I’m so happy to be endorsed by State Representative Samantha Steckloff, who represents Farmington Hills.
Representative Steckloff is a budget whiz and a strong advocate for women and our health.
Representative Steckloff is a budget whiz and a strong advocate for women and our health.
Hit three NO 👑 protests today! Northville Democratic Club, Farmington / Farmington Hills Democratic Club, and Livonia Democrats. #NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Hit three NO 👑 protests today! Northville Democratic Club, Farmington / Farmington Hills Democratic Club, and Livonia Democrats. #NoKings
“SBs 599–602, would create a regulatory framework for consumable hemp products in MI, Sen. Dayna Polehanki explained, noting that intoxicating products made from hemp, including Delta-8 … are being sold in MI gas stations, convenience stores, and online without oversight or testing.”
October 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
“SBs 599–602, would create a regulatory framework for consumable hemp products in MI, Sen. Dayna Polehanki explained, noting that intoxicating products made from hemp, including Delta-8 … are being sold in MI gas stations, convenience stores, and online without oversight or testing.”
I’m thrilled that State Representative Kelly Breen has endorsed our campaign for state senate in 2026!
October 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I’m thrilled that State Representative Kelly Breen has endorsed our campaign for state senate in 2026!
“With cuts projected to come rolling down from Washington, MI reconfigured how it taxes health services in such a way that allows it to still receive federal money for healthcare without cutting off people from services.
When the alternative is a heavy loss, this one is a big win for Democrats.”
When the alternative is a heavy loss, this one is a big win for Democrats.”
October 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
“With cuts projected to come rolling down from Washington, MI reconfigured how it taxes health services in such a way that allows it to still receive federal money for healthcare without cutting off people from services.
When the alternative is a heavy loss, this one is a big win for Democrats.”
When the alternative is a heavy loss, this one is a big win for Democrats.”
Thank you to my colleague, Mary Cavanagh, for endorsing my campaign for state senate in 2026.
Senator Cavanagh is a fighter for social equity, consumer protections, safe infrastructure, and our cherished veterans.
Senator Cavanagh is a fighter for social equity, consumer protections, safe infrastructure, and our cherished veterans.
October 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Thank you to my colleague, Mary Cavanagh, for endorsing my campaign for state senate in 2026.
Senator Cavanagh is a fighter for social equity, consumer protections, safe infrastructure, and our cherished veterans.
Senator Cavanagh is a fighter for social equity, consumer protections, safe infrastructure, and our cherished veterans.
Thank you to my colleage, Rosemary Bayer for Michigan Senate, for endorsing my campaign for state senate in 2026.
October 2, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Thank you to my colleage, Rosemary Bayer for Michigan Senate, for endorsing my campaign for state senate in 2026.
🚨Oklahoma State Superintendent of Schools is out. He’s the guy who pushed schools to teach the Bible.
Oh, there’s also this 😳
Oh, there’s also this 😳
September 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
🚨Oklahoma State Superintendent of Schools is out. He’s the guy who pushed schools to teach the Bible.
Oh, there’s also this 😳
Oh, there’s also this 😳
I’m so pleased to announce that Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich has endorsed our campaign for State Senate for the 2026 election cycle.
Due to redisctricting, my senate district will now include Farm Hills, but I have to win first! I look forward to connecting with residents over the next year.
Due to redisctricting, my senate district will now include Farm Hills, but I have to win first! I look forward to connecting with residents over the next year.
September 25, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I’m so pleased to announce that Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich has endorsed our campaign for State Senate for the 2026 election cycle.
Due to redisctricting, my senate district will now include Farm Hills, but I have to win first! I look forward to connecting with residents over the next year.
Due to redisctricting, my senate district will now include Farm Hills, but I have to win first! I look forward to connecting with residents over the next year.
The President and President Pro Tempore of the Michigan Senate both received bomb threats at their homes within the last 48 hours.
I’m surprised we have anyone left who wants to work in high profile elected office.
I’m surprised we have anyone left who wants to work in high profile elected office.
September 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The President and President Pro Tempore of the Michigan Senate both received bomb threats at their homes within the last 48 hours.
I’m surprised we have anyone left who wants to work in high profile elected office.
I’m surprised we have anyone left who wants to work in high profile elected office.
What the numbers people are saying about Republican House Speaker Matt Hall’s latest budget lie about 5,000 “shadow employees.”
September 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
What the numbers people are saying about Republican House Speaker Matt Hall’s latest budget lie about 5,000 “shadow employees.”
I appreciate Livonia Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan’s official endorsement for the 2026 Michigan Senate Election for the new District 8, which will encompass all of Livonia, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Northville, Northville Township, and part of Novi. Let’s go! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
September 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I appreciate Livonia Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan’s official endorsement for the 2026 Michigan Senate Election for the new District 8, which will encompass all of Livonia, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Northville, Northville Township, and part of Novi. Let’s go! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
"Madam President, half a dozen construction workers came to my office yesterday wanting to talk about Michigan's roads, and I was struck by the great pride with which they talked about the careers that they built, making Michigan's roads smooth and safe for us to travel on.
September 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
"Madam President, half a dozen construction workers came to my office yesterday wanting to talk about Michigan's roads, and I was struck by the great pride with which they talked about the careers that they built, making Michigan's roads smooth and safe for us to travel on.
Here are the amounts that Republican House Speaker Matt Hall’s budget proposal CUTS from Senate District 5 communities as a result of his reduction in revenue sharing.
September 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Here are the amounts that Republican House Speaker Matt Hall’s budget proposal CUTS from Senate District 5 communities as a result of his reduction in revenue sharing.
If/when he is ever very sick or injured, he better not set foot in our hospitals, which are full of ‘untrustworthy experts.’
Let him clean his own teeth and fill his own cavities, too.
Let him clean his own teeth and fill his own cavities, too.
August 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
If/when he is ever very sick or injured, he better not set foot in our hospitals, which are full of ‘untrustworthy experts.’
Let him clean his own teeth and fill his own cavities, too.
Let him clean his own teeth and fill his own cavities, too.
RFK Jr. is one of the most dangerous kooks on the planet.
August 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
RFK Jr. is one of the most dangerous kooks on the planet.
I refuse to post "thoughts and prayers" in the face of yet another school shooting. Here is a clip from last year that I was advised not to post because I am "too mean" to my Republican colleague.
August 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM
I refuse to post "thoughts and prayers" in the face of yet another school shooting. Here is a clip from last year that I was advised not to post because I am "too mean" to my Republican colleague.
It appears Michigan House Republicans think Arab American, African American, and Jewish history alike are not worthy of preserving. WAKE THE F*** UP, MICHIGAN.
It is what you think it is.
It is what you think it is.
August 27, 2025 at 1:55 AM
It appears Michigan House Republicans think Arab American, African American, and Jewish history alike are not worthy of preserving. WAKE THE F*** UP, MICHIGAN.
It is what you think it is.
It is what you think it is.