Meet Bernadette | Bernadette Smith For U.S. Senate

FAITH. FAMILY. FREEDOM.

Proven leadership. Constitutionally grounded. Bernadette Smith stands ready to fight for Michigan families and defend the freedoms that make America strong- as your next United States Senator.

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A Letter from Bernadette

Hello, my fellow Americans —

I come before you with a heart for service and a vision to help us focus on what unites us and rise above what divides us.

The challenges we face as a nation are not simply political, they are spiritual. This is a battle for truth, for righteousness, and for the soul of our Republic. Too often, division has taken the place of dialogue, and frustration has replaced faith, however I believe the American spirit is stronger than the forces trying to tear us apart.

When we come together, with courage, conviction, and compassion, we can restore integrity to government and hope to our communities.

This is not about left or right. This is about right and wrong. It is about protecting the Constitution, defending liberty, and standing firm in the principles that have made America the greatest nation on earth.

We are called to stand together as one people, under God, to seek truth, to value freedom, and to treat one another with dignity and respect. We can disagree without division. We can challenge corruption without tearing down our fellow citizens.

My mission is simple: to restore faith in our government, protect the rights of every American, and lead with integrity, guided by my faith in Jesus Christ. Together, we can rise above what divides us and rebuild a nation worthy of our children’s future.

Love you ALL to life,

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Proven Leadership & Experience

Bernadette Smith has spent decades leading with conviction, organizing across communities, and standing firm for the principles that define our Republic—faith, freedom, and responsibility. Her record reflects both grassroots impact and executive-level leadership, shaped by real results.

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Election Leadership & Party Service

MIGOP Co-Chair — Strengthened turnout operations and built unity across Michigan’s Republican grassroots, helping deliver results up and down the ballot.
MIGOP Ethnic Vice Chair — Brought together diverse communities to engage with conservative values through strategic outreach and rallies across the state.
- At one landmark rally in a predominantly Muslim community, reported voting shifted from 88% Democrat to 53% Democrat—marking a 35% Republican increase.
State Committeewoman, 2nd District — Advocates for accountability and collaboration, ensuring delegate voices are represented.

Grassroots & Coalition Building

Co-Founder, Vote Your Vision — Election-integrity initiative focused on civic education, turnout, and transparency.
Chairwoman, The America Project (Michigan) — Coordinated statewide efforts to financially and logistically support aligned organizations working to restore confidence in elections and government.
Coalition Builder — Founded and serves in Faith & Family Coalitions, empowering people of faith to re-engage in the public square.
Active Member, TPActions Faith Coalition — Advocating for moral courage in politics and mobilizing believers to protect freedom of conscience.

Empowering Women & Community Leadership

President, Gerald R. Ford Michigan Women’s Republican Club — Mobilized women through voter education, door-to-door outreach, candidate support, and fundraising events.
Organized trainings and workshops that equipped volunteers and amplified conservative female leadership statewide.

Election Integrity & Civic Duty

Poll Watcher & Challenger — Firsthand experience safeguarding fair, transparent elections.
Precinct Delegate, 28th Precinct — Engaged citizen leadership at the neighborhood level.
Delegate, 2020 Republican National Convention — Represented Michigan on the national stage with integrity and purpose.

Faith & Foundation

Bernadette Smith’s story begins on the west side of Detroit, in a modest home on Cheyenne Street, a place where faith, family, and hard work weren’t just taught, they were lived. As the eleventh of twelve children, she learned early that real leadership looks like service: sharing, showing up, and standing together through every season.

Her father, a proud veteran who served in the Korean War, loved his family deeply and carried within him the values of honor and country. His sacrifice and courage became part of Bernadette’s understanding of what it means to serve something greater than oneself.

Her mother was the very definition of quiet strength. With twelve children under one roof, she never raised her voice, not once. She led with peace, grace, and steadfast faith, teaching her children that true influence doesn’t come from power or position, but from prayer and love in action.

Detroit shaped Bernadette’s heart for people from every walk of life. She saw resilience in her neighbors, hope in the face of hardship, and the strength that comes from unity. Those early lessons forged her conviction that strong families build strong communities, and that the American dream must remain within reach for every child.

Brick house with front porch and garden in a suburban neighborhood.

Bernadette’s childhood home on Cheyenne Street, Detroit — where faith and perseverance were formed.

This foundation, faith in Jesus Christ, love of family, respect for service, and a commitment to the common good, guides Bernadette's leadership today and fuels her calling to serve Michigan and the nation.

May 21, 2026

“Faith isn’t something you say — it’s something you live.”

Young people holding patriotic and political signs promoting pride in the USA and supporting constitutional rights.

Family & Community

Family is at the heart of everything Bernadette Smith does. Her faith and leadership begin in her own home, where love, laughter, and prayer are part of everyday life. Married for 34 years to Pastor Philip Smith, Bernadette is the proud mother of eight children. Together, they have built a strong foundation rooted in faith, unity, and service. Their marriage and family life are living examples of the principles Bernadette stands for, love, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to God and to one another. As a wife and mother, Bernadette understands the hopes and challenges families face. She knows what it means to work hard, make sacrifices, and believe in something greater than yourself. Her family’s love has been her greatest blessing and her strongest motivation to fight for a better future, one that protects the values that strengthen both families and communities. Bernadette’s heart for people extends far beyond her own home. Whether mentoring young leaders, serving in her church, or advocating for families across Michigan, she leads with compassion and conviction, believing that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Faith & Service

Bernadette Smith’s life is guided by her faith in Jesus Christ, a faith that has shaped her values, her compassion, and her commitment to serve. Her leadership reaches far beyond the walls of any church. She believes that true leadership means standing for what is right, defending freedom for all, and leading with the courage of conviction, never judgment.

Her faith calls her to love, not label; to serve, not separate. Bernadette believes that every person, regardless of background, belief, or political view, deserves respect, opportunity, and the full protection of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Bernadette understands that not everyone shares her faith, and that is exactly why she stands firmly on America’s founding principles. Our Constitution and Bill of Rights stand as enduring safeguards of liberty, protecting every citizen’s right to believe, speak, and live freely under the promise of our Republic.

For Bernadette, faith and freedom are inseparable. Her conservative convictions are not about control, they are about empowering people, restoring balance, and ensuring that government never replaces the God given rights of the people. In every role she has held, Bernadette has led by example: firm in her beliefs, open hearted in her approach, and willing to listen. She leads not for one group or another, but for all, because what unites us is greater than what divides us.

We Were Born For Such A Time As This

Bernadette Smith’s story is one of faith, perseverance, and purpose. From her humble beginnings in Detroit to her decades of leadership, she has stood firm in her belief that America’s best days are still ahead, if we have the courage to stand together. She’s not running to divide, she’s running to unite. To bring reason back to government, to protect our freedoms, and to restore the promise of this nation for every generation to come. Now is the time to rise above what divides us and focus on what unites us, our faith, our freedom, and our future.”

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