ELECTION DAY:
NOVEMBER 3, 2026
MICHIGAN STATE SENATE DISTRICT 9
TROY, ROCHESTER, ROCHESTER HILLS, UTICA, AND PARTS OF STERLING HEIGHTS,
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, AND OAKLAND TOWNSHIP
VOTE FOR
PHILIPPE CICCHINI
A portion of my response regarding data centers at the District 9 Candidates Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Troy on October 8, 2026. Other issues relevant to Michigan voters discussed at the forum included education, healthcare, federal overreach, and protecting vulnerable individuals from electronic fraud.
For the full discussion on YouTube, click here. (Video starts at 4:15 mark.)
45%
of Americans
identify as
Independent.
A RECORD HIGH.
45% of U.S. adults identify as political independents, making them the largest political voting bloc in the United States.
Source: Gallup — January 12, 2026
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE INDEPENDENT?
Being politically independent means taking every issue at face value and making decisions based on facts, data, and understanding who will be directly impacted. There is no base to cater to. There is no national office telling me what to say or how to vote.
Instead of jumping on conference calls with partisan colleagues, my decisions will be influenced by conversations with those in the district most affected by our laws: teachers, nurses, small business owners, the elderly, and so many others.
Most importantly, I'm running as an Independent because the current two-party system puts party interests over people. In fact, current state senators in Lansing vote with the majority of their respective parties an average of 95% of the time, according to records compiled by MichiganVotes.org.
As your state senator, I would only be accountable to the people in my district, instead of any party bosses. Period.
People over party. Every time.
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THIS IS YOUR CAMPAIGN, TOO.
DIRECT TO VOTERS
I went directly to the people to get on the ballot because that's the only way an Independent campaign can even exist.
Thousands of conversations. Across communities. Across party lines. Front porches. Kitchen tables. Festivals. Sidewalks. Talking to everyone.
WHAT I HEARD
My 1500+ required petition signatures came from people across the political spectrum—because most people aren't nearly as divided as our politics make it seem.
And that's the point: It's easier to connect with people without the bias of partisanship.
FOR THOSE LEFT OUT
This campaign isn't about left versus right.
It's about the people who feel left out.
If you feel like no one truly represents you, this campiagn was built with you in mind.
