(LANSING) - State Senator Joseph Bellino has been named the most conservative member of the Michigan Senate for 2025, according to the Capitol news organization MIRS.
The ranking is based on voting records from the 2025 legislative session. MIRS reported that Bellino voted in line with conservative positions on 44 of 46 key votes, a 96 percent success rate.
Bellino represents Michigan's 16th Senate District, which includes Monroe, Lenawee, and Hillsdale counties. In a statement, Bellino said his work has focused on fiscal responsibility, protecting taxpayers, and strengthening the state's economy.
Bellino narrowly edged out fellow Republicans Senator Thomas Albert of Lowell and Senator Michele Hoitenga of Manton, who each aligned with conservative positions on 42 of the 46 votes reviewed.
In 2024, Bellino was ranked third most conservative, when then-17th District Senator Jonathan Lindsey of Coldwater received the top ranking.