Background
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Cavanagh earned his bachelor's degree in business administration and accounting from Aquinas College, and his MBA and J.D. from the University of Detroit Mercy.
- Law:
- University of Detroit, Mercy School of Law, 1998
- Graduate:
- University of Detroit, Mercy School of Law, 1998
- Bachelor's:
- Aquinas College, 1983
Campaign themes
A questionnaire distributed by the League of Women Voters asked the candidates to provide information about their legislative priorities and proposed actions regarding those priorities. Cavanagh submitted the following response:
Improving the educational system
"I am reviewing a variety of facets pertaining to the educational system including curriculum and teacher evaluation methods. The House already passed teacher tenure reform."[5]
Fighting/reducing crime
"Police officers should be adequately funded, and if the PPT is repealed, there needs to be a method for replacing lost revenue to municipalities."[5]
Protecting MI workers
"Protecting collective bargaining rights and ensuring that workers have a safe working environment are key to accomplishing this."[5]
On the 2026 ballot
Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.
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