Justin Onwenu

Director of Entrepreneurship and Economic Opportunity for the City of Detroit

Detroit, MI

Last updated May 21, 2026Is this you? Claim this profile

What is Justin Onwenu running for?

Justin Onwenu is not currently running for office on Civoren.

Most recent race: State Senator District 1
Party: Unknown
Location: Detroit, MI
Current role: Director of Entrepreneurship and Economic Opportunity for the City of Detroit

Justin Onwenu is an attorney, community organizer, and the City of Detroit's first Director of Entrepreneurship and Economic Opportunity [3.8]. A fourth-generation Detroiter, he earned a bachelor's degree from Rice University and a law degree from Columbia Law School. He previously served as an environmental justice organizer for the Sierra Club, advocating for clean air and water. Onwenu has also served on the state's Black Leadership Advisory Council. He is running for Michigan State Senate District 1.

Education

Education details are not available yet

Check back soon as the candidate adds details.

Endorsements for Justin Onwenu

This candidate has not added endorsements yet

Support for Justin Onwenu · 9/15/2026

Endorsements help voters quickly understand why people support this candidate and what kind of impact they have had on others. Check back soon as the candidate adds endorsements.