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Douglas P. Marsh
Green candidate for U.S. Senate, Michigan · Open seat
Journalist
Douglas P. Marsh is the Green Party nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan in the November 3, 2026 general election, running for the open seat left by Sen. Gary Peters (D), who is not seeking re-election. He was also the Green Party's U.S. Senate nominee in Michigan in 2024. He finished third of six candidates that year with 53,978 votes (0.97%). He was born in Traverse City and describes himself as a community journalist.
Where Marsh stands
- Foreign policy / Iran
- Opposes more spending on wars abroad and on weapons. Argues the money could go to domestic programs instead. Lists a ceasefire among his priorities.
- Economy and cost of living
- Lists affordability and changes to the housing market among his campaign priorities.
- Health care
- Supports universal health care, which he lists as one of his priorities.
- Environment / water
- Lists clean water among his campaign priorities.
Background
- Green Party nominee, U.S. Senate, Michigan, 2026
- Green Party nominee, U.S. Senate, Michigan, 2024 (lost; 0.97%)
- Occupation: journalist; past jobs include educator, firefighter, landscaper, ski patroller and coal passer
- Education: B.A. in philosophy, University of Michigan, 2006
- Graduated from Elk Rapids High School; born in Traverse City, Michigan
Also running for U.S. Senate
- Abdul El-Sayed Democratic
- Mike Rogers Republican
- Lydia Christensen Libertarian
- Tim Long U.S. Taxpayers
- Walter P. Kristy Natural Law
Sources
- Ballotpedia: Douglas P. Marsh
- CBS Detroit: Who is running for U.S. Senate in Michigan?
- Eastern Echo: Meet Michigan's United States Senate candidates (Sept. 2026)
- Branch.vote candidate page
- Green Party elections database: 2024 result
Last researched October 22, 2026. Written in neutral language from the sources above. Spot an error? See how to report it.