Robert L. Emerson (born March 23, 1948) is a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.
Emerson has been actively involved in issues regarding education, health, and labor legislation over the course of his career.
In January 2007, Emerson was appointed by Governor Jennifer Granholm as her next budget director.
On September 30, 2011, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder appointed an eight-member state review team for the City of Flint including Emerson.
[1] Senator Emerson is married to Judy Samelson (CEO of the Early Childhood Investment Corporation) and is the father of four children.