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Federal
Vice President Kamala Harris is running for president and has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to serve as her vice president. Between them, Harris and Walz have a wealth of executive and legislative experience, and both have demonstrated a firm commitment to protecting our freedoms and fighting for a brighter future for all Americans.
Before serving as vice president, Kamala Harris was California’s Attorney General and served in the U.S. Senate. Tim Walz spent 24 years in the US Military before his professional career as a teacher and coach, before serving six terms in Congress and one full term as governor of Minnesota.
Harris and Walz’s vision for America centers on protecting the rights and freedoms of people across the country and fighting back against the attacks MAGA Republicans have launched on abortion access, LGBTQ+ equality, voting rights, and racial justice. They also aim to foster an economic environment where everyone can thrive, not just corporations and the wealthy, protect our environment from corporate polluters, and enact common-sense gun violence prevention laws to make us all safer.
Harris and Walz have been endorsed by the following organizations: Clean Water Action, Emgage Action, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and Sierra Club - Michigan.
Vice President Harris’s opponent in this race is former president Donald Trump, a con man whose time in the White House was characterized by chaos, bigotry, and a focus on taking care of himself and his wealthy friends. Trump has selected Ohio Senator J.D. Vance to be his running mate. Vance has limited experience in governing and has followed Trump’s lead in spreading harmful racist, sexist, and anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are the best choices in this race.
Vice President Kamala Harris is running for president and has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to serve as her vice president. Between them, Harris and Walz have a wealth of executive and legislative experience, and both have demonstrated a firm commitment to protecting our freedoms and fighting for a brighter future for all Americans.
Before serving as vice president, Kamala Harris was California’s Attorney General and served in the U.S. Senate. Tim Walz spent 24 years in the US Military before his professional career as a teacher and coach, before serving six terms in Congress and one full term as governor of Minnesota.
Harris and Walz’s vision for America centers on protecting the rights and freedoms of people across the country and fighting back against the attacks MAGA Republicans have launched on abortion access, LGBTQ+ equality, voting rights, and racial justice. They also aim to foster an economic environment where everyone can thrive, not just corporations and the wealthy, protect our environment from corporate polluters, and enact common-sense gun violence prevention laws to make us all safer.
Harris and Walz have been endorsed by the following organizations: Clean Water Action, Emgage Action, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and Sierra Club - Michigan.
Vice President Harris’s opponent in this race is former president Donald Trump, a con man whose time in the White House was characterized by chaos, bigotry, and a focus on taking care of himself and his wealthy friends. Trump has selected Ohio Senator J.D. Vance to be his running mate. Vance has limited experience in governing and has followed Trump’s lead in spreading harmful racist, sexist, and anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are the best choices in this race.
Vice President Kamala Harris is running for president and has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to serve as her vice president. Between them, Harris and Walz have a wealth of executive and legislative experience, and both have demonstrated a firm commitment to protecting our freedoms and fighting for a brighter future for all Americans.
Before serving as vice president, Kamala Harris was California’s Attorney General and served in the U.S. Senate. Tim Walz spent 24 years in the US Military before his professional career as a teacher and coach, before serving six terms in Congress and one full term as governor of Minnesota.
Harris and Walz’s vision for America centers on protecting the rights and freedoms of people across the country and fighting back against the attacks MAGA Republicans have launched on abortion access, LGBTQ+ equality, voting rights, and racial justice. They also aim to foster an economic environment where everyone can thrive, not just corporations and the wealthy, protect our environment from corporate polluters, and enact common-sense gun violence prevention laws to make us all safer.
Harris and Walz have been endorsed by the following organizations: Clean Water Action, Emgage Action, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and Sierra Club - Michigan.
Vice President Harris’s opponent in this race is former president Donald Trump, a con man whose time in the White House was characterized by chaos, bigotry, and a focus on taking care of himself and his wealthy friends. Trump has selected Ohio Senator J.D. Vance to be his running mate. Vance has limited experience in governing and has followed Trump’s lead in spreading harmful racist, sexist, and anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are the best choices in this race.
Vice President Kamala Harris is running for president and has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to serve as her vice president. Between them, Harris and Walz have a wealth of executive and legislative experience, and both have demonstrated a firm commitment to protecting our freedoms and fighting for a brighter future for all Americans.
Before serving as vice president, Kamala Harris was California’s Attorney General and served in the U.S. Senate. Tim Walz spent 24 years in the US Military before his professional career as a teacher and coach, before serving six terms in Congress and one full term as governor of Minnesota.
Harris and Walz’s vision for America centers on protecting the rights and freedoms of people across the country and fighting back against the attacks MAGA Republicans have launched on abortion access, LGBTQ+ equality, voting rights, and racial justice. They also aim to foster an economic environment where everyone can thrive, not just corporations and the wealthy, protect our environment from corporate polluters, and enact common-sense gun violence prevention laws to make us all safer.
Harris and Walz have been endorsed by the following organizations: Clean Water Action, Emgage Action, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and Sierra Club - Michigan.
Vice President Harris’s opponent in this race is former president Donald Trump, a con man whose time in the White House was characterized by chaos, bigotry, and a focus on taking care of himself and his wealthy friends. Trump has selected Ohio Senator J.D. Vance to be his running mate. Vance has limited experience in governing and has followed Trump’s lead in spreading harmful racist, sexist, and anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are the best choices in this race.
Vice President Kamala Harris is running for president and has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to serve as her vice president. Between them, Harris and Walz have a wealth of executive and legislative experience, and both have demonstrated a firm commitment to protecting our freedoms and fighting for a brighter future for all Americans.
Before serving as vice president, Kamala Harris was California’s Attorney General and served in the U.S. Senate. Tim Walz spent 24 years in the US Military before his professional career as a teacher and coach, before serving six terms in Congress and one full term as governor of Minnesota.
Harris and Walz’s vision for America centers on protecting the rights and freedoms of people across the country and fighting back against the attacks MAGA Republicans have launched on abortion access, LGBTQ+ equality, voting rights, and racial justice. They also aim to foster an economic environment where everyone can thrive, not just corporations and the wealthy, protect our environment from corporate polluters, and enact common-sense gun violence prevention laws to make us all safer.
Harris and Walz have been endorsed by the following organizations: Clean Water Action, Emgage Action, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and Sierra Club - Michigan.
Vice President Harris’s opponent in this race is former president Donald Trump, a con man whose time in the White House was characterized by chaos, bigotry, and a focus on taking care of himself and his wealthy friends. Trump has selected Ohio Senator J.D. Vance to be his running mate. Vance has limited experience in governing and has followed Trump’s lead in spreading harmful racist, sexist, and anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are the best choices in this race.
Vice President Kamala Harris is running for president and has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to serve as her vice president. Between them, Harris and Walz have a wealth of executive and legislative experience, and both have demonstrated a firm commitment to protecting our freedoms and fighting for a brighter future for all Americans.
Before serving as vice president, Kamala Harris was California’s Attorney General and served in the U.S. Senate. Tim Walz spent 24 years in the US Military before his professional career as a teacher and coach, before serving six terms in Congress and one full term as governor of Minnesota.
Harris and Walz’s vision for America centers on protecting the rights and freedoms of people across the country and fighting back against the attacks MAGA Republicans have launched on abortion access, LGBTQ+ equality, voting rights, and racial justice. They also aim to foster an economic environment where everyone can thrive, not just corporations and the wealthy, protect our environment from corporate polluters, and enact common-sense gun violence prevention laws to make us all safer.
Harris and Walz have been endorsed by the following organizations: Clean Water Action, Emgage Action, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and Sierra Club - Michigan.
Vice President Harris’s opponent in this race is former president Donald Trump, a con man whose time in the White House was characterized by chaos, bigotry, and a focus on taking care of himself and his wealthy friends. Trump has selected Ohio Senator J.D. Vance to be his running mate. Vance has limited experience in governing and has followed Trump’s lead in spreading harmful racist, sexist, and anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are the best choices in this race.
Rep. Elissa Slotkin, who has represented Michigan for three terms in Congress as a member of the House of Representatives, is running this year for her first term representing Michigan in the U.S. Senate.
Rep. Slotkin spent much of her career working on national security issues for the federal government. After losing her mother to cancer and witnessing firsthand the way families dealing with a serious illness must also navigate tremendous financial stress, she decided to run for Congress and work toward a more just healthcare system.
In addition to taking on big pharma and insurance companies, Rep. Slotkin’s policy priorities include creating safer communities via gun violence prevention laws, protecting abortion rights, reducing inequality and ensuring all families have what they need to thrive, and defending our democracy and voting rights.
Rep. Slotkin has been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Sierra Club - Michigan.
Rep. Slotkin’s opponent is Mike Rogers, a Trump-endorsed candidate who shares many of the former president’s priorities, including harsh, authoritarian immigration and policing policies, criminalizing abortion, and supporting corporations over everyday Americans. Mike Rogers recently moved back to Michigan after living in Florida for years in order to run for the U.S. Senate.
Rep. Elissa Slotkin is the best choice in this race.
Rep. Elissa Slotkin, who has represented Michigan for three terms in Congress as a member of the House of Representatives, is running this year for her first term representing Michigan in the U.S. Senate.
Rep. Slotkin spent much of her career working on national security issues for the federal government. After losing her mother to cancer and witnessing firsthand the way families dealing with a serious illness must also navigate tremendous financial stress, she decided to run for Congress and work toward a more just healthcare system.
In addition to taking on big pharma and insurance companies, Rep. Slotkin’s policy priorities include creating safer communities via gun violence prevention laws, protecting abortion rights, reducing inequality and ensuring all families have what they need to thrive, and defending our democracy and voting rights.
Rep. Slotkin has been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Sierra Club - Michigan.
Rep. Slotkin’s opponent is Mike Rogers, a Trump-endorsed candidate who shares many of the former president’s priorities, including harsh, authoritarian immigration and policing policies, criminalizing abortion, and supporting corporations over everyday Americans. Mike Rogers recently moved back to Michigan after living in Florida for years in order to run for the U.S. Senate.
Rep. Elissa Slotkin is the best choice in this race.
Rep. Elissa Slotkin, who has represented Michigan for three terms in Congress as a member of the House of Representatives, is running this year for her first term representing Michigan in the U.S. Senate.
Rep. Slotkin spent much of her career working on national security issues for the federal government. After losing her mother to cancer and witnessing firsthand the way families dealing with a serious illness must also navigate tremendous financial stress, she decided to run for Congress and work toward a more just healthcare system.
In addition to taking on big pharma and insurance companies, Rep. Slotkin’s policy priorities include creating safer communities via gun violence prevention laws, protecting abortion rights, reducing inequality and ensuring all families have what they need to thrive, and defending our democracy and voting rights.
Rep. Slotkin has been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Sierra Club - Michigan.
Rep. Slotkin’s opponent is Mike Rogers, a Trump-endorsed candidate who shares many of the former president’s priorities, including harsh, authoritarian immigration and policing policies, criminalizing abortion, and supporting corporations over everyday Americans. Mike Rogers recently moved back to Michigan after living in Florida for years in order to run for the U.S. Senate.
Rep. Elissa Slotkin is the best choice in this race.
Supreme Court
Supreme Court races can be found on the nonpartisan section of your ballot.
Two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court are up for grabs this year, and we recommend incumbent Justice Kyra Harris Bolden for the partial term and Kimberly Ann Thomas for the full term. Both Justice Bolden and Thomas were nominated by the Michigan Democratic Party. Note: The Michigan Supreme Court race is found on the non-partisan section of the ballot.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden and Kimberly Ann Thomas have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Clean Water Action, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
Kimberly Ann Thomas is a law professor at the University of Michigan Law School, where she directs the Juvenile Justice Clinic, representing low-income individuals who otherwise would not have access to legal support. Her deep commitment to justice is rooted in her career teaching future lawyers about ethical practices and fighting for fairness for all. As a candidate for the Michigan Supreme Court, Thomas brings a dedication to integrity, compassion, and reform, particularly for underserved communities.
Her leadership on the bipartisan Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform stands out as a key part of her career. Using a data-driven approach, she championed meaningful reforms to the state’s juvenile justice system, addressing systemic inequities. Kimberly Thomas believes in equal justice and representation for all citizens, regardless of background or financial means. Her experience gives her a vision for a more just Michigan, where everyone has the right to fair representation and access to the courts.
Thomas is running against Andrew Fink, who has a background as Republican state representative and is a candidate aligned with the ultra-conservative Federalist Society, known for backing judges like Amy Coney Barrett and Brett M. Kavanaugh, and the decisions that have led to the reversal of Roe v. Wade. Fink holds extreme views that go beyond reproductive rights. His record includes opposition to marriage equality and protections under the Civil Rights Act of 1968. Fink has also consistently voted against expanding voting rights, including laws aimed at easing voter registration, preventing poll worker intimidation, regulating deceptive political ads, and ensuring election integrity. Fink is endorsed by a huge lineup of Michigan's far-right, conservative lawmakers, including those who pushed conspiracy theories about our elections.
Fink’s stance is sharply contrasted by Thomas, who has fought for inclusive, accessible justice. His resistance to funding measures that would help implement voter-approved amendments expanding early voting and his votes against enhancing the election certification process further illustrate his radical agenda.
Kimberly Ann Thomas is the best choice in the race against Fink for the full term on the court.
Two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court are up for grabs this year, and we recommend incumbent Justice Kyra Harris Bolden for the partial term and Kimberly Ann Thomas for the full term. Both Justice Bolden and Thomas were nominated by the Michigan Democratic Party. Note: The Michigan Supreme Court race is found on the non-partisan section of the ballot.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden and Kimberly Ann Thomas have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Clean Water Action, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
Kimberly Ann Thomas is a law professor at the University of Michigan Law School, where she directs the Juvenile Justice Clinic, representing low-income individuals who otherwise would not have access to legal support. Her deep commitment to justice is rooted in her career teaching future lawyers about ethical practices and fighting for fairness for all. As a candidate for the Michigan Supreme Court, Thomas brings a dedication to integrity, compassion, and reform, particularly for underserved communities.
Her leadership on the bipartisan Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform stands out as a key part of her career. Using a data-driven approach, she championed meaningful reforms to the state’s juvenile justice system, addressing systemic inequities. Kimberly Thomas believes in equal justice and representation for all citizens, regardless of background or financial means. Her experience gives her a vision for a more just Michigan, where everyone has the right to fair representation and access to the courts.
Thomas is running against Andrew Fink, who has a background as Republican state representative and is a candidate aligned with the ultra-conservative Federalist Society, known for backing judges like Amy Coney Barrett and Brett M. Kavanaugh, and the decisions that have led to the reversal of Roe v. Wade. Fink holds extreme views that go beyond reproductive rights. His record includes opposition to marriage equality and protections under the Civil Rights Act of 1968. Fink has also consistently voted against expanding voting rights, including laws aimed at easing voter registration, preventing poll worker intimidation, regulating deceptive political ads, and ensuring election integrity. Fink is endorsed by a huge lineup of Michigan's far-right, conservative lawmakers, including those who pushed conspiracy theories about our elections.
Fink’s stance is sharply contrasted by Thomas, who has fought for inclusive, accessible justice. His resistance to funding measures that would help implement voter-approved amendments expanding early voting and his votes against enhancing the election certification process further illustrate his radical agenda.
Kimberly Ann Thomas is the best choice in the race against Fink for the full term on the court.
Two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court are up for grabs this year, and we recommend incumbent Justice Kyra Harris Bolden for the partial term and Kimberly Ann Thomas for the full term. Both Justice Bolden and Thomas were nominated by the Michigan Democratic Party. Note: The Michigan Supreme Court race is found on the non-partisan section of the ballot.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden and Kimberly Ann Thomas have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Clean Water Action, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
Kimberly Ann Thomas is a law professor at the University of Michigan Law School, where she directs the Juvenile Justice Clinic, representing low-income individuals who otherwise would not have access to legal support. Her deep commitment to justice is rooted in her career teaching future lawyers about ethical practices and fighting for fairness for all. As a candidate for the Michigan Supreme Court, Thomas brings a dedication to integrity, compassion, and reform, particularly for underserved communities.
Her leadership on the bipartisan Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform stands out as a key part of her career. Using a data-driven approach, she championed meaningful reforms to the state’s juvenile justice system, addressing systemic inequities. Kimberly Thomas believes in equal justice and representation for all citizens, regardless of background or financial means. Her experience gives her a vision for a more just Michigan, where everyone has the right to fair representation and access to the courts.
Thomas is running against Andrew Fink, who has a background as Republican state representative and is a candidate aligned with the ultra-conservative Federalist Society, known for backing judges like Amy Coney Barrett and Brett M. Kavanaugh, and the decisions that have led to the reversal of Roe v. Wade. Fink holds extreme views that go beyond reproductive rights. His record includes opposition to marriage equality and protections under the Civil Rights Act of 1968. Fink has also consistently voted against expanding voting rights, including laws aimed at easing voter registration, preventing poll worker intimidation, regulating deceptive political ads, and ensuring election integrity. Fink is endorsed by a huge lineup of Michigan's far-right, conservative lawmakers, including those who pushed conspiracy theories about our elections.
Fink’s stance is sharply contrasted by Thomas, who has fought for inclusive, accessible justice. His resistance to funding measures that would help implement voter-approved amendments expanding early voting and his votes against enhancing the election certification process further illustrate his radical agenda.
Kimberly Ann Thomas is the best choice in the race against Fink for the full term on the court.
Two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court are up for grabs this year, and we recommend incumbent Justice Kyra Harris Bolden for the partial term and Kimberly Ann Thomas for the full term. Both Justice Bolden and Thomas were nominated by the Michigan Democratic Party. Note: The Michigan Supreme Court race is found on the non-partisan section of the ballot.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden and Kimberly Ann Thomas have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Clean Water Action, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, MI Poder, Michigan United Action, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden made history as the first Black woman appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, replacing Bridget Mary McCormack. Justice Bolden is committed to protecting equal justice, expanding access to justice, and upholding the rule of law. In her second year on the court, she has authored three majority opinions, including one unanimous decision. Her approach centers on ensuring that all citizens—regardless of their gender, race, or background—receive fair and equal treatment under the law.
Justice Bolden started her career as a criminal defense and civil litigation attorney before being elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where she served two terms. During her tenure, she championed criminal justice reform and passed five bipartisan bills to protect survivors of sexual violence.
Justice Bolden brings a vital perspective to the Michigan Supreme Court through her diverse life experiences and deep engagement with the criminal justice system. As the first Black woman to serve on the state's highest court, she represents a much-needed voice for communities that have been historically marginalized in the legal system. Her background as a criminal defense attorney, civil litigator, and legislator allows her to understand the complexities of law from multiple angles, particularly the disproportionate impacts of the system on vulnerable populations.
Bolden’s opponent, Patrick William O’Grady is the Michigan Republican Party nominee and is endorsed by Donald Trump, whose choice of justices at the federal level led to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. O’Grady is endorsed by far-right, fringe figures such as Ted Nugent and Larry Arnn, the president of Hillsdale College.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden is the best choice in the race against O’Grady to fill a partial term on the court.
Two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court are up for grabs this year, and we recommend incumbent Justice Kyra Harris Bolden for the partial term and Kimberly Ann Thomas for the full term. Both Justice Bolden and Thomas were nominated by the Michigan Democratic Party. Note: The Michigan Supreme Court race is found on the non-partisan section of the ballot.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden and Kimberly Ann Thomas have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Clean Water Action, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, MI Poder, Michigan United Action, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden made history as the first Black woman appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, replacing Bridget Mary McCormack. Justice Bolden is committed to protecting equal justice, expanding access to justice, and upholding the rule of law. In her second year on the court, she has authored three majority opinions, including one unanimous decision. Her approach centers on ensuring that all citizens—regardless of their gender, race, or background—receive fair and equal treatment under the law.
Justice Bolden started her career as a criminal defense and civil litigation attorney before being elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where she served two terms. During her tenure, she championed criminal justice reform and passed five bipartisan bills to protect survivors of sexual violence.
Justice Bolden brings a vital perspective to the Michigan Supreme Court through her diverse life experiences and deep engagement with the criminal justice system. As the first Black woman to serve on the state's highest court, she represents a much-needed voice for communities that have been historically marginalized in the legal system. Her background as a criminal defense attorney, civil litigator, and legislator allows her to understand the complexities of law from multiple angles, particularly the disproportionate impacts of the system on vulnerable populations.
Bolden’s opponent, Patrick William O’Grady is the Michigan Republican Party nominee and is endorsed by Donald Trump, whose choice of justices at the federal level led to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. O’Grady is endorsed by far-right, fringe figures such as Ted Nugent and Larry Arnn, the president of Hillsdale College.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden is the best choice in the race against O’Grady to fill a partial term on the court.
Two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court are up for grabs this year, and we recommend incumbent Justice Kyra Harris Bolden for the partial term and Kimberly Ann Thomas for the full term. Both Justice Bolden and Thomas were nominated by the Michigan Democratic Party. Note: The Michigan Supreme Court race is found on the non-partisan section of the ballot.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden and Kimberly Ann Thomas have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Clean Water Action, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, MI Poder, Michigan United Action, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden made history as the first Black woman appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, replacing Bridget Mary McCormack. Justice Bolden is committed to protecting equal justice, expanding access to justice, and upholding the rule of law. In her second year on the court, she has authored three majority opinions, including one unanimous decision. Her approach centers on ensuring that all citizens—regardless of their gender, race, or background—receive fair and equal treatment under the law.
Justice Bolden started her career as a criminal defense and civil litigation attorney before being elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where she served two terms. During her tenure, she championed criminal justice reform and passed five bipartisan bills to protect survivors of sexual violence.
Justice Bolden brings a vital perspective to the Michigan Supreme Court through her diverse life experiences and deep engagement with the criminal justice system. As the first Black woman to serve on the state's highest court, she represents a much-needed voice for communities that have been historically marginalized in the legal system. Her background as a criminal defense attorney, civil litigator, and legislator allows her to understand the complexities of law from multiple angles, particularly the disproportionate impacts of the system on vulnerable populations.
Bolden’s opponent, Patrick William O’Grady is the Michigan Republican Party nominee and is endorsed by Donald Trump, whose choice of justices at the federal level led to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. O’Grady is endorsed by far-right, fringe figures such as Ted Nugent and Larry Arnn, the president of Hillsdale College.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden is the best choice in the race against O’Grady to fill a partial term on the court.
1st Congressional District
Callie Barr is running for her first term in Congress to represent the 1st District. In addition to being a mother and a military spouse, Barr has taught English at the high school level and is now a lawyer working to connect veterans with free legal services.
Barr wants to fight for the needs of families in northern Michigan who are struggling to make ends meet. Her policy platform includes defending democracy, securing Internet access for rural residents, supporting the middle class, making sure everyone has access to healthcare, and creating safer communities via common-sense gun violence prevention laws.
Barr has been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Sierra Club - Michigan.
Callie Barr’s opponent in this race is Republican Congressman Jack Bergman, who opposes abortion rights and gun violence prevention laws and has supported the MAGA agenda. Bergman is also endorsed by the anti-reproductive freedom organization Right to Life Michigan.
Callie Barr is the best choice in this race.
Callie Barr is running for her first term in Congress to represent the 1st District. In addition to being a mother and a military spouse, Barr has taught English at the high school level and is now a lawyer working to connect veterans with free legal services.
Barr wants to fight for the needs of families in northern Michigan who are struggling to make ends meet. Her policy platform includes defending democracy, securing Internet access for rural residents, supporting the middle class, making sure everyone has access to healthcare, and creating safer communities via common-sense gun violence prevention laws.
Barr has been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Sierra Club - Michigan.
Callie Barr’s opponent in this race is Republican Congressman Jack Bergman, who opposes abortion rights and gun violence prevention laws and has supported the MAGA agenda. Bergman is also endorsed by the anti-reproductive freedom organization Right to Life Michigan.
Callie Barr is the best choice in this race.
Callie Barr is running for her first term in Congress to represent the 1st District. In addition to being a mother and a military spouse, Barr has taught English at the high school level and is now a lawyer working to connect veterans with free legal services.
Barr wants to fight for the needs of families in northern Michigan who are struggling to make ends meet. Her policy platform includes defending democracy, securing Internet access for rural residents, supporting the middle class, making sure everyone has access to healthcare, and creating safer communities via common-sense gun violence prevention laws.
Barr has been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Sierra Club - Michigan.
Callie Barr’s opponent in this race is Republican Congressman Jack Bergman, who opposes abortion rights and gun violence prevention laws and has supported the MAGA agenda. Bergman is also endorsed by the anti-reproductive freedom organization Right to Life Michigan.
Callie Barr is the best choice in this race.
Representative, 103rd District
Betsy Coffia is an incumbent Democrat running for her second term in the Michigan House of Representatives representing House District 103. Coffia grew up in northern Michigan and has long been an activist in the community. She was the first Democratic woman in over three decades to be elected to the Grand Traverse County Commission in 2018 and was re-elected as a commissioner in 2020.
Coffia served in a historic legislative session with a Democratic majority that took major strides forward on key issues. The Democratic majority passed the Reproductive Health Act, ensuring all Michiganders can make their own decisions about how and when to start a family, gave Michigan's kids free school breakfast and lunch and additional funds to support our students, and passed common sense gun violence prevention measures. Putting hard-working Michiganders' first, they also quintupled the Working Families Tax Credit, got rid of the retirement tax, and got rid of so-called "right to work" anti-worker legislation to ensure workers have bargaining power to stand up to greedy corporations. Coffia also helped expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act and codify parts of the Affordable Care Act into law that protect LGBTQ+ Michiganders from discrimination in healthcare, housing, and the workplace.
Coffia’s priorities include fighting for an economy that works for everyone, preserving Michigan’s natural resources, protecting reproductive rights, and protecting voting rights. She will work to address the climate crisis, expand access to quality mental and physical health care, and ensure everyone has a living wage. Coffia will support fully funding public education, standing with teachers and fighting to make sure they have the resources they need. She will fight to ensure LGBTQ+ equality, support common sense gun violence prevention measures, and protect workers’ rights.
Coffia has been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Clean Water Action, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan United Action, Service Employees International Union - Michigan, Sierra Club - Michigan, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and We the People - Michigan.
Coffia is running against Republican Lisa Trombley, who is decidedly right-wing. Trombley is anti-abortion and stands against Attorney General Dana Nessel’s actions to shut down Line 5 and safeguard Lake Michigan from oil spills. Trombley has also taken thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from Betsy DeVos and is endorsed by the anti-public education, DeVos-backed organization the Great Lakes Education Project.
Betsy Coffia is the best choice in the race.
Betsy Coffia is an incumbent Democrat running for her second term in the Michigan House of Representatives representing House District 103. Coffia grew up in northern Michigan and has long been an activist in the community. She was the first Democratic woman in over three decades to be elected to the Grand Traverse County Commission in 2018 and was re-elected as a commissioner in 2020.
Coffia served in a historic legislative session with a Democratic majority that took major strides forward on key issues. The Democratic majority passed the Reproductive Health Act, ensuring all Michiganders can make their own decisions about how and when to start a family, gave Michigan's kids free school breakfast and lunch and additional funds to support our students, and passed common sense gun violence prevention measures. Putting hard-working Michiganders' first, they also quintupled the Working Families Tax Credit, got rid of the retirement tax, and got rid of so-called "right to work" anti-worker legislation to ensure workers have bargaining power to stand up to greedy corporations. Coffia also helped expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act and codify parts of the Affordable Care Act into law that protect LGBTQ+ Michiganders from discrimination in healthcare, housing, and the workplace.
Coffia’s priorities include fighting for an economy that works for everyone, preserving Michigan’s natural resources, protecting reproductive rights, and protecting voting rights. She will work to address the climate crisis, expand access to quality mental and physical health care, and ensure everyone has a living wage. Coffia will support fully funding public education, standing with teachers and fighting to make sure they have the resources they need. She will fight to ensure LGBTQ+ equality, support common sense gun violence prevention measures, and protect workers’ rights.
Coffia has been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Clean Water Action, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan United Action, Service Employees International Union - Michigan, Sierra Club - Michigan, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and We the People - Michigan.
Coffia is running against Republican Lisa Trombley, who is decidedly right-wing. Trombley is anti-abortion and stands against Attorney General Dana Nessel’s actions to shut down Line 5 and safeguard Lake Michigan from oil spills. Trombley has also taken thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from Betsy DeVos and is endorsed by the anti-public education, DeVos-backed organization the Great Lakes Education Project.
Betsy Coffia is the best choice in the race.
Betsy Coffia is an incumbent Democrat running for her second term in the Michigan House of Representatives representing House District 103. Coffia grew up in northern Michigan and has long been an activist in the community. She was the first Democratic woman in over three decades to be elected to the Grand Traverse County Commission in 2018 and was re-elected as a commissioner in 2020.
Coffia served in a historic legislative session with a Democratic majority that took major strides forward on key issues. The Democratic majority passed the Reproductive Health Act, ensuring all Michiganders can make their own decisions about how and when to start a family, gave Michigan's kids free school breakfast and lunch and additional funds to support our students, and passed common sense gun violence prevention measures. Putting hard-working Michiganders' first, they also quintupled the Working Families Tax Credit, got rid of the retirement tax, and got rid of so-called "right to work" anti-worker legislation to ensure workers have bargaining power to stand up to greedy corporations. Coffia also helped expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act and codify parts of the Affordable Care Act into law that protect LGBTQ+ Michiganders from discrimination in healthcare, housing, and the workplace.
Coffia’s priorities include fighting for an economy that works for everyone, preserving Michigan’s natural resources, protecting reproductive rights, and protecting voting rights. She will work to address the climate crisis, expand access to quality mental and physical health care, and ensure everyone has a living wage. Coffia will support fully funding public education, standing with teachers and fighting to make sure they have the resources they need. She will fight to ensure LGBTQ+ equality, support common sense gun violence prevention measures, and protect workers’ rights.
Coffia has been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Clean Water Action, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan United Action, Service Employees International Union - Michigan, Sierra Club - Michigan, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and We the People - Michigan.
Coffia is running against Republican Lisa Trombley, who is decidedly right-wing. Trombley is anti-abortion and stands against Attorney General Dana Nessel’s actions to shut down Line 5 and safeguard Lake Michigan from oil spills. Trombley has also taken thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from Betsy DeVos and is endorsed by the anti-public education, DeVos-backed organization the Great Lakes Education Project.
Betsy Coffia is the best choice in the race.
Other Statewide
Voters will elect two members of the State Board of Education this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Adam Zemke and Ted Jones as the best candidates in this race.
Adam Zemke is from Ann Arbor and served as a lawmaker in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019. He is an appointed member of the state’s MiSTEM Advisor Council, which works to make Michigan a leader in science, technology, engineering, and math education.
Ted Jones is from Detroit and the senior accountant for talent initiatives at Global Detroit, a nonprofit that works to include immigrants in the economy. Previously he worked as a central office administrator for Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Adam Zemke and Ted Jones have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican candidates in this race are incumbents Tom McMillin and Nikki Snyder, who have served since 2016. Tom McMillin was formerly a representative in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2009 to 2014 where he earned a reputation as one of the more conservative members of the caucus and owns a public accounting firm. As a State Board of Education member, McMillin voted against the resolution the State Board of Education passed earlier this year to bring more transparency and oversight to for-profit charter schools. McMillin and Snyder have both associated with far-right, anti-public schools groups such as FEC United and Moms for Liberty. They have spoken at events where opposition to free school lunches and universal preK school were spoken about as bad policies.
Adam Zemke and Ted Jones are the best choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members of the State Board of Education this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Adam Zemke and Ted Jones as the best candidates in this race.
Adam Zemke is from Ann Arbor and served as a lawmaker in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019. He is an appointed member of the state’s MiSTEM Advisor Council, which works to make Michigan a leader in science, technology, engineering, and math education.
Ted Jones is from Detroit and the senior accountant for talent initiatives at Global Detroit, a nonprofit that works to include immigrants in the economy. Previously he worked as a central office administrator for Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Adam Zemke and Ted Jones have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican candidates in this race are incumbents Tom McMillin and Nikki Snyder, who have served since 2016. Tom McMillin was formerly a representative in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2009 to 2014 where he earned a reputation as one of the more conservative members of the caucus and owns a public accounting firm. As a State Board of Education member, McMillin voted against the resolution the State Board of Education passed earlier this year to bring more transparency and oversight to for-profit charter schools. McMillin and Snyder have both associated with far-right, anti-public schools groups such as FEC United and Moms for Liberty. They have spoken at events where opposition to free school lunches and universal preK school were spoken about as bad policies.
Adam Zemke and Ted Jones are the best choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members of the State Board of Education this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Adam Zemke and Ted Jones as the best candidates in this race.
Adam Zemke is from Ann Arbor and served as a lawmaker in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019. He is an appointed member of the state’s MiSTEM Advisor Council, which works to make Michigan a leader in science, technology, engineering, and math education.
Ted Jones is from Detroit and the senior accountant for talent initiatives at Global Detroit, a nonprofit that works to include immigrants in the economy. Previously he worked as a central office administrator for Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Adam Zemke and Ted Jones have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican candidates in this race are incumbents Tom McMillin and Nikki Snyder, who have served since 2016. Tom McMillin was formerly a representative in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2009 to 2014 where he earned a reputation as one of the more conservative members of the caucus and owns a public accounting firm. As a State Board of Education member, McMillin voted against the resolution the State Board of Education passed earlier this year to bring more transparency and oversight to for-profit charter schools. McMillin and Snyder have both associated with far-right, anti-public schools groups such as FEC United and Moms for Liberty. They have spoken at events where opposition to free school lunches and universal preK school were spoken about as bad policies.
Adam Zemke and Ted Jones are the best choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members of the State Board of Education this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Adam Zemke and Ted Jones as the best candidates in this race.
Adam Zemke is from Ann Arbor and served as a lawmaker in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019. He is an appointed member of the state’s MiSTEM Advisor Council, which works to make Michigan a leader in science, technology, engineering, and math education.
Ted Jones is from Detroit and the senior accountant for talent initiatives at Global Detroit, a nonprofit that works to include immigrants in the economy. Previously he worked as a central office administrator for Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Adam Zemke and Ted Jones have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican candidates in this race are incumbents Tom McMillin and Nikki Snyder, who have served since 2016. Tom McMillin was formerly a representative in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2009 to 2014 where he earned a reputation as one of the more conservative members of the caucus and owns a public accounting firm. As a State Board of Education member, McMillin voted against the resolution the State Board of Education passed earlier this year to bring more transparency and oversight to for-profit charter schools. McMillin and Snyder have both associated with far-right, anti-public schools groups such as FEC United and Moms for Liberty. They have spoken at events where opposition to free school lunches and universal preK school were spoken about as bad policies.
Adam Zemke and Ted Jones are the best choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members of the State Board of Education this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Adam Zemke and Ted Jones as the best candidates in this race.
Adam Zemke is from Ann Arbor and served as a lawmaker in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019. He is an appointed member of the state’s MiSTEM Advisor Council, which works to make Michigan a leader in science, technology, engineering, and math education.
Ted Jones is from Detroit and the senior accountant for talent initiatives at Global Detroit, a nonprofit that works to include immigrants in the economy. Previously he worked as a central office administrator for Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Adam Zemke and Ted Jones have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican candidates in this race are incumbents Tom McMillin and Nikki Snyder, who have served since 2016. Tom McMillin was formerly a representative in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2009 to 2014 where he earned a reputation as one of the more conservative members of the caucus and owns a public accounting firm. As a State Board of Education member, McMillin voted against the resolution the State Board of Education passed earlier this year to bring more transparency and oversight to for-profit charter schools. McMillin and Snyder have both associated with far-right, anti-public schools groups such as FEC United and Moms for Liberty. They have spoken at events where opposition to free school lunches and universal preK school were spoken about as bad policies.
Adam Zemke and Ted Jones are the best choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members of the State Board of Education this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Adam Zemke and Ted Jones as the best candidates in this race.
Adam Zemke is from Ann Arbor and served as a lawmaker in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019. He is an appointed member of the state’s MiSTEM Advisor Council, which works to make Michigan a leader in science, technology, engineering, and math education.
Ted Jones is from Detroit and the senior accountant for talent initiatives at Global Detroit, a nonprofit that works to include immigrants in the economy. Previously he worked as a central office administrator for Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Adam Zemke and Ted Jones have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican candidates in this race are incumbents Tom McMillin and Nikki Snyder, who have served since 2016. Tom McMillin was formerly a representative in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2009 to 2014 where he earned a reputation as one of the more conservative members of the caucus and owns a public accounting firm. As a State Board of Education member, McMillin voted against the resolution the State Board of Education passed earlier this year to bring more transparency and oversight to for-profit charter schools. McMillin and Snyder have both associated with far-right, anti-public schools groups such as FEC United and Moms for Liberty. They have spoken at events where opposition to free school lunches and universal preK school were spoken about as bad policies.
Adam Zemke and Ted Jones are the best choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the University of Michigan Board of Regents this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs as the best candidates in this race.
Denise Ilitch is an incumbent regent running for re-election. The first person in her family to go to college, Ilitch understands the importance of fighting for a quality, affordable education for all. She brings a diverse business experience to the role and she serves on a variety of area nonprofit boards. She will do everything she can to hold the line on tuition, support scholarships, and provide pathways to entry for Michigan’s young people.
Dr. Shauna Ryder Diggs is a former regent who left the Board in 2020. She is a University of Michigan Alumna, having received her M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1994. She served as the first-ever medical director of the Detroit Medical Center Advanced Laser Treatment Center and as a proponent of community engagement, also serves as a member of the Junior League of Detroit and serves on the board of directors of several area nonprofits.
Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan. Ilitch has also been endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Carl Meyers and Sevag Vartanian. Meyers appears to believe that school shootings are caused by video games and is against transgender athletes.
Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs are the best choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the University of Michigan Board of Regents this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs as the best candidates in this race.
Denise Ilitch is an incumbent regent running for re-election. The first person in her family to go to college, Ilitch understands the importance of fighting for a quality, affordable education for all. She brings a diverse business experience to the role and she serves on a variety of area nonprofit boards. She will do everything she can to hold the line on tuition, support scholarships, and provide pathways to entry for Michigan’s young people.
Dr. Shauna Ryder Diggs is a former regent who left the Board in 2020. She is a University of Michigan Alumna, having received her M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1994. She served as the first-ever medical director of the Detroit Medical Center Advanced Laser Treatment Center and as a proponent of community engagement, also serves as a member of the Junior League of Detroit and serves on the board of directors of several area nonprofits.
Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan. Ilitch has also been endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Carl Meyers and Sevag Vartanian. Meyers appears to believe that school shootings are caused by video games and is against transgender athletes.
Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs are the best choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the University of Michigan Board of Regents this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs as the best candidates in this race.
Denise Ilitch is an incumbent regent running for re-election. The first person in her family to go to college, Ilitch understands the importance of fighting for a quality, affordable education for all. She brings a diverse business experience to the role and she serves on a variety of area nonprofit boards. She will do everything she can to hold the line on tuition, support scholarships, and provide pathways to entry for Michigan’s young people.
Dr. Shauna Ryder Diggs is a former regent who left the Board in 2020. She is a University of Michigan Alumna, having received her M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1994. She served as the first-ever medical director of the Detroit Medical Center Advanced Laser Treatment Center and as a proponent of community engagement, also serves as a member of the Junior League of Detroit and serves on the board of directors of several area nonprofits.
Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan. Ilitch has also been endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Carl Meyers and Sevag Vartanian. Meyers appears to believe that school shootings are caused by video games and is against transgender athletes.
Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs are the best choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the University of Michigan Board of Regents this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs as the best candidates in this race.
Denise Ilitch is an incumbent regent running for re-election. The first person in her family to go to college, Ilitch understands the importance of fighting for a quality, affordable education for all. She brings a diverse business experience to the role and she serves on a variety of area nonprofit boards. She will do everything she can to hold the line on tuition, support scholarships, and provide pathways to entry for Michigan’s young people.
Dr. Shauna Ryder Diggs is a former regent who left the Board in 2020. She is a University of Michigan Alumna, having received her M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1994. She served as the first-ever medical director of the Detroit Medical Center Advanced Laser Treatment Center and as a proponent of community engagement, also serves as a member of the Junior League of Detroit and serves on the board of directors of several area nonprofits.
Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan. Ilitch has also been endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Carl Meyers and Sevag Vartanian. Meyers appears to believe that school shootings are caused by video games and is against transgender athletes.
Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs are the best choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the University of Michigan Board of Regents this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs as the best candidates in this race.
Denise Ilitch is an incumbent regent running for re-election. The first person in her family to go to college, Ilitch understands the importance of fighting for a quality, affordable education for all. She brings a diverse business experience to the role and she serves on a variety of area nonprofit boards. She will do everything she can to hold the line on tuition, support scholarships, and provide pathways to entry for Michigan’s young people.
Dr. Shauna Ryder Diggs is a former regent who left the Board in 2020. She is a University of Michigan Alumna, having received her M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1994. She served as the first-ever medical director of the Detroit Medical Center Advanced Laser Treatment Center and as a proponent of community engagement, also serves as a member of the Junior League of Detroit and serves on the board of directors of several area nonprofits.
Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan. Ilitch has also been endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Carl Meyers and Sevag Vartanian. Meyers appears to believe that school shootings are caused by video games and is against transgender athletes.
Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs are the best choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the University of Michigan Board of Regents this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs as the best candidates in this race.
Denise Ilitch is an incumbent regent running for re-election. The first person in her family to go to college, Ilitch understands the importance of fighting for a quality, affordable education for all. She brings a diverse business experience to the role and she serves on a variety of area nonprofit boards. She will do everything she can to hold the line on tuition, support scholarships, and provide pathways to entry for Michigan’s young people.
Dr. Shauna Ryder Diggs is a former regent who left the Board in 2020. She is a University of Michigan Alumna, having received her M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1994. She served as the first-ever medical director of the Detroit Medical Center Advanced Laser Treatment Center and as a proponent of community engagement, also serves as a member of the Junior League of Detroit and serves on the board of directors of several area nonprofits.
Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan. Ilitch has also been endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Carl Meyers and Sevag Vartanian. Meyers appears to believe that school shootings are caused by video games and is against transgender athletes.
Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs are the best choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth as the best candidates in this race.
Thomas Stallworth has worked as a manager with the Detroit Urban League and a civil servant for the City of Detroit under Mayor Coleman A. Young. He is a former Michigan state representative, having served from 2011 to 2014. He served as a board member in Detroit Public Schools and helped establish the Aisha Schule After School Tutorial Program in Detroit.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook is an MSU Alumna and proud parent of two recent MSU graduates. As a small business owner living in East Lansing, she has helped dozens of nonprofits and Democratic candidates raise the resources needed to improve the lives of Michigan’s citizens. She served for over a decade on the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, served as chair of the Ingham County Board of Canvassers, and founded and served as a member of the Ingham County Women’s Commission for nearly 20 years.
Bahar-Cook’s priorities include improving MSU’s affordability for Michigan families, promoting board civility and cooperation with university groups, and maintaining MSU’s ranking as a premier research institution. She will work to ensure that student workers, staff and faculty are treated with respect and dignity and that community safety is a priority on all levels.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Mike Balow and Julie Maday. In 2020 Maday supported the big lie as a member of the Novi City Council.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth are the best choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth as the best candidates in this race.
Thomas Stallworth has worked as a manager with the Detroit Urban League and a civil servant for the City of Detroit under Mayor Coleman A. Young. He is a former Michigan state representative, having served from 2011 to 2014. He served as a board member in Detroit Public Schools and helped establish the Aisha Schule After School Tutorial Program in Detroit.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook is an MSU Alumna and proud parent of two recent MSU graduates. As a small business owner living in East Lansing, she has helped dozens of nonprofits and Democratic candidates raise the resources needed to improve the lives of Michigan’s citizens. She served for over a decade on the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, served as chair of the Ingham County Board of Canvassers, and founded and served as a member of the Ingham County Women’s Commission for nearly 20 years.
Bahar-Cook’s priorities include improving MSU’s affordability for Michigan families, promoting board civility and cooperation with university groups, and maintaining MSU’s ranking as a premier research institution. She will work to ensure that student workers, staff and faculty are treated with respect and dignity and that community safety is a priority on all levels.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Mike Balow and Julie Maday. In 2020 Maday supported the big lie as a member of the Novi City Council.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth are the best choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth as the best candidates in this race.
Thomas Stallworth has worked as a manager with the Detroit Urban League and a civil servant for the City of Detroit under Mayor Coleman A. Young. He is a former Michigan state representative, having served from 2011 to 2014. He served as a board member in Detroit Public Schools and helped establish the Aisha Schule After School Tutorial Program in Detroit.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook is an MSU Alumna and proud parent of two recent MSU graduates. As a small business owner living in East Lansing, she has helped dozens of nonprofits and Democratic candidates raise the resources needed to improve the lives of Michigan’s citizens. She served for over a decade on the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, served as chair of the Ingham County Board of Canvassers, and founded and served as a member of the Ingham County Women’s Commission for nearly 20 years.
Bahar-Cook’s priorities include improving MSU’s affordability for Michigan families, promoting board civility and cooperation with university groups, and maintaining MSU’s ranking as a premier research institution. She will work to ensure that student workers, staff and faculty are treated with respect and dignity and that community safety is a priority on all levels.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Mike Balow and Julie Maday. In 2020 Maday supported the big lie as a member of the Novi City Council.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth are the best choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth as the best candidates in this race.
Thomas Stallworth has worked as a manager with the Detroit Urban League and a civil servant for the City of Detroit under Mayor Coleman A. Young. He is a former Michigan state representative, having served from 2011 to 2014. He served as a board member in Detroit Public Schools and helped establish the Aisha Schule After School Tutorial Program in Detroit.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook is an MSU Alumna and proud parent of two recent MSU graduates. As a small business owner living in East Lansing, she has helped dozens of nonprofits and Democratic candidates raise the resources needed to improve the lives of Michigan’s citizens. She served for over a decade on the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, served as chair of the Ingham County Board of Canvassers, and founded and served as a member of the Ingham County Women’s Commission for nearly 20 years.
Bahar-Cook’s priorities include improving MSU’s affordability for Michigan families, promoting board civility and cooperation with university groups, and maintaining MSU’s ranking as a premier research institution. She will work to ensure that student workers, staff and faculty are treated with respect and dignity and that community safety is a priority on all levels.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Mike Balow and Julie Maday. In 2020 Maday supported the big lie as a member of the Novi City Council.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth are the best choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth as the best candidates in this race.
Thomas Stallworth has worked as a manager with the Detroit Urban League and a civil servant for the City of Detroit under Mayor Coleman A. Young. He is a former Michigan state representative, having served from 2011 to 2014. He served as a board member in Detroit Public Schools and helped establish the Aisha Schule After School Tutorial Program in Detroit.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook is an MSU Alumna and proud parent of two recent MSU graduates. As a small business owner living in East Lansing, she has helped dozens of nonprofits and Democratic candidates raise the resources needed to improve the lives of Michigan’s citizens. She served for over a decade on the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, served as chair of the Ingham County Board of Canvassers, and founded and served as a member of the Ingham County Women’s Commission for nearly 20 years.
Bahar-Cook’s priorities include improving MSU’s affordability for Michigan families, promoting board civility and cooperation with university groups, and maintaining MSU’s ranking as a premier research institution. She will work to ensure that student workers, staff and faculty are treated with respect and dignity and that community safety is a priority on all levels.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Mike Balow and Julie Maday. In 2020 Maday supported the big lie as a member of the Novi City Council.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth are the best choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth as the best candidates in this race.
Thomas Stallworth has worked as a manager with the Detroit Urban League and a civil servant for the City of Detroit under Mayor Coleman A. Young. He is a former Michigan state representative, having served from 2011 to 2014. He served as a board member in Detroit Public Schools and helped establish the Aisha Schule After School Tutorial Program in Detroit.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook is an MSU Alumna and proud parent of two recent MSU graduates. As a small business owner living in East Lansing, she has helped dozens of nonprofits and Democratic candidates raise the resources needed to improve the lives of Michigan’s citizens. She served for over a decade on the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, served as chair of the Ingham County Board of Canvassers, and founded and served as a member of the Ingham County Women’s Commission for nearly 20 years.
Bahar-Cook’s priorities include improving MSU’s affordability for Michigan families, promoting board civility and cooperation with university groups, and maintaining MSU’s ranking as a premier research institution. She will work to ensure that student workers, staff and faculty are treated with respect and dignity and that community safety is a priority on all levels.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Mike Balow and Julie Maday. In 2020 Maday supported the big lie as a member of the Novi City Council.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth are the best choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the Wayne State University Board of Governors this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Rasha Demashkie and Mark Gaffney as the best candidates in this race.
Rasha Demashkie has served as commissioner and vice chair of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, served on the Port Huron Area School District board of trustees, the executive board of the Arab Community Center for Economics and Social Services, and the St. Clair County Community Foundation.
Rasha Demashkie is focused on student success and providing a wide range of experiences that promote their growth; providing a diverse education experience that is affordable and accessible; and offering quality, exciting, cutting edge learning with real life experiences. She will work to prepare students for meaningful employment and help them flourish in the future workforce, and she will support top quality engaged staff who are dedicated to the success and growth of their students.
Mark Gaffney is an incumbent who took office in 2017 and is running for re-election. Gaffney is recently retired from Teamsters Local Union #214, the largest Teamsters Local in Michigan. He was previously elected three times to serve as the president of the Michigan AFL-CIO, becoming one of the leading political, legislative, and labor figures in the state. He has extensive expertise in workforce issues and labor relations.
Rasha Demashkieh and Mark Gaffney have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Michael Busuito and Sunny Reddy. In June of 2023 when the Wayne State Board of Governors was voting on the new Center for Gender and Sexuality, Bustito made comments about how the LGBTQ+ community is out of control and they have psychiatric issues. Reddy is against DEI and trans athletes.
Rasha Demashkieh and Mark Gaffney are the best choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the Wayne State University Board of Governors this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Rasha Demashkie and Mark Gaffney as the best candidates in this race.
Rasha Demashkie has served as commissioner and vice chair of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, served on the Port Huron Area School District board of trustees, the executive board of the Arab Community Center for Economics and Social Services, and the St. Clair County Community Foundation.
Rasha Demashkie is focused on student success and providing a wide range of experiences that promote their growth; providing a diverse education experience that is affordable and accessible; and offering quality, exciting, cutting edge learning with real life experiences. She will work to prepare students for meaningful employment and help them flourish in the future workforce, and she will support top quality engaged staff who are dedicated to the success and growth of their students.
Mark Gaffney is an incumbent who took office in 2017 and is running for re-election. Gaffney is recently retired from Teamsters Local Union #214, the largest Teamsters Local in Michigan. He was previously elected three times to serve as the president of the Michigan AFL-CIO, becoming one of the leading political, legislative, and labor figures in the state. He has extensive expertise in workforce issues and labor relations.
Rasha Demashkieh and Mark Gaffney have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Michael Busuito and Sunny Reddy. In June of 2023 when the Wayne State Board of Governors was voting on the new Center for Gender and Sexuality, Bustito made comments about how the LGBTQ+ community is out of control and they have psychiatric issues. Reddy is against DEI and trans athletes.
Rasha Demashkieh and Mark Gaffney are the best choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the Wayne State University Board of Governors this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Rasha Demashkie and Mark Gaffney as the best candidates in this race.
Rasha Demashkie has served as commissioner and vice chair of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, served on the Port Huron Area School District board of trustees, the executive board of the Arab Community Center for Economics and Social Services, and the St. Clair County Community Foundation.
Rasha Demashkie is focused on student success and providing a wide range of experiences that promote their growth; providing a diverse education experience that is affordable and accessible; and offering quality, exciting, cutting edge learning with real life experiences. She will work to prepare students for meaningful employment and help them flourish in the future workforce, and she will support top quality engaged staff who are dedicated to the success and growth of their students.
Mark Gaffney is an incumbent who took office in 2017 and is running for re-election. Gaffney is recently retired from Teamsters Local Union #214, the largest Teamsters Local in Michigan. He was previously elected three times to serve as the president of the Michigan AFL-CIO, becoming one of the leading political, legislative, and labor figures in the state. He has extensive expertise in workforce issues and labor relations.
Rasha Demashkieh and Mark Gaffney have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Michael Busuito and Sunny Reddy. In June of 2023 when the Wayne State Board of Governors was voting on the new Center for Gender and Sexuality, Bustito made comments about how the LGBTQ+ community is out of control and they have psychiatric issues. Reddy is against DEI and trans athletes.
Rasha Demashkieh and Mark Gaffney are the best choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the Wayne State University Board of Governors this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Rasha Demashkie and Mark Gaffney as the best candidates in this race.
Rasha Demashkie has served as commissioner and vice chair of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, served on the Port Huron Area School District board of trustees, the executive board of the Arab Community Center for Economics and Social Services, and the St. Clair County Community Foundation.
Rasha Demashkie is focused on student success and providing a wide range of experiences that promote their growth; providing a diverse education experience that is affordable and accessible; and offering quality, exciting, cutting edge learning with real life experiences. She will work to prepare students for meaningful employment and help them flourish in the future workforce, and she will support top quality engaged staff who are dedicated to the success and growth of their students.
Mark Gaffney is an incumbent who took office in 2017 and is running for re-election. Gaffney is recently retired from Teamsters Local Union #214, the largest Teamsters Local in Michigan. He was previously elected three times to serve as the president of the Michigan AFL-CIO, becoming one of the leading political, legislative, and labor figures in the state. He has extensive expertise in workforce issues and labor relations.
Rasha Demashkieh and Mark Gaffney have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Michael Busuito and Sunny Reddy. In June of 2023 when the Wayne State Board of Governors was voting on the new Center for Gender and Sexuality, Bustito made comments about how the LGBTQ+ community is out of control and they have psychiatric issues. Reddy is against DEI and trans athletes.
Rasha Demashkieh and Mark Gaffney are the best choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the Wayne State University Board of Governors this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Rasha Demashkie and Mark Gaffney as the best candidates in this race.
Rasha Demashkie has served as commissioner and vice chair of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, served on the Port Huron Area School District board of trustees, the executive board of the Arab Community Center for Economics and Social Services, and the St. Clair County Community Foundation.
Rasha Demashkie is focused on student success and providing a wide range of experiences that promote their growth; providing a diverse education experience that is affordable and accessible; and offering quality, exciting, cutting edge learning with real life experiences. She will work to prepare students for meaningful employment and help them flourish in the future workforce, and she will support top quality engaged staff who are dedicated to the success and growth of their students.
Mark Gaffney is an incumbent who took office in 2017 and is running for re-election. Gaffney is recently retired from Teamsters Local Union #214, the largest Teamsters Local in Michigan. He was previously elected three times to serve as the president of the Michigan AFL-CIO, becoming one of the leading political, legislative, and labor figures in the state. He has extensive expertise in workforce issues and labor relations.
Rasha Demashkieh and Mark Gaffney have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Michael Busuito and Sunny Reddy. In June of 2023 when the Wayne State Board of Governors was voting on the new Center for Gender and Sexuality, Bustito made comments about how the LGBTQ+ community is out of control and they have psychiatric issues. Reddy is against DEI and trans athletes.
Rasha Demashkieh and Mark Gaffney are the best choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the Wayne State University Board of Governors this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Rasha Demashkie and Mark Gaffney as the best candidates in this race.
Rasha Demashkie has served as commissioner and vice chair of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, served on the Port Huron Area School District board of trustees, the executive board of the Arab Community Center for Economics and Social Services, and the St. Clair County Community Foundation.
Rasha Demashkie is focused on student success and providing a wide range of experiences that promote their growth; providing a diverse education experience that is affordable and accessible; and offering quality, exciting, cutting edge learning with real life experiences. She will work to prepare students for meaningful employment and help them flourish in the future workforce, and she will support top quality engaged staff who are dedicated to the success and growth of their students.
Mark Gaffney is an incumbent who took office in 2017 and is running for re-election. Gaffney is recently retired from Teamsters Local Union #214, the largest Teamsters Local in Michigan. He was previously elected three times to serve as the president of the Michigan AFL-CIO, becoming one of the leading political, legislative, and labor figures in the state. He has extensive expertise in workforce issues and labor relations.
Rasha Demashkieh and Mark Gaffney have been endorsed by the following organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Michael Busuito and Sunny Reddy. In June of 2023 when the Wayne State Board of Governors was voting on the new Center for Gender and Sexuality, Bustito made comments about how the LGBTQ+ community is out of control and they have psychiatric issues. Reddy is against DEI and trans athletes.
Rasha Demashkieh and Mark Gaffney are the best choices in this race.
Leelanau County
Joseph T. Hubbell is a Republican running unopposed for re-election as Leelanau County Prosecuting Attorney.
There are no good choices in this race.
Joseph T. Hubbell is a Republican running unopposed for re-election as Leelanau County Prosecuting Attorney.
There are no good choices in this race.
Mike Borkovich is a MAGA Republican running unopposed for re-election as Leelanau County Sheriff. Borkovich has stood with former President Trump and his baseless conspiracy theories about our elections. There are no good choices in this race.
Mike Borkovich is a MAGA Republican running unopposed for re-election as Leelanau County Sheriff. Borkovich has stood with former President Trump and his baseless conspiracy theories about our elections. There are no good choices in this race.
Michelle Crocker is a Republican running unopposed for re-election as Leelanau County Clerk. There are no good choices in this race.
Michelle Crocker is a Republican running unopposed for re-election as Leelanau County Clerk. There are no good choices in this race.
Jennifer L. Grant is a Republican incumbent running unopposed for re-election as Leelanau County Register of Deeds. There are no good choices in this race.
Jennifer L. Grant is a Republican incumbent running unopposed for re-election as Leelanau County Register of Deeds. There are no good choices in this race.
John A. Gallagher III is a Republican running unopposed for re-election as Leelanau County Treasurer. There are no good choices in this race.
John A. Gallagher III is a Republican running unopposed for re-election as Leelanau County Treasurer. There are no good choices in this race.
Faith Hoekstra is a Democrat running for her first term as Leelanau County Drain Commissioner. She is running against Republican Timothy O’Non. Given the limited information we have about both candidates, we are unable to determine the policy positions of either candidate, but at this time we are recommending voters consider Faith Hoekstra over Timothy O’Non based on the information we were able to find.
Faith Hoekstra is a Democrat running for her first term as Leelanau County Drain Commissioner. She is running against Republican Timothy O’Non. Given the limited information we have about both candidates, we are unable to determine the policy positions of either candidate, but at this time we are recommending voters consider Faith Hoekstra over Timothy O’Non based on the information we were able to find.
Faith Hoekstra is a Democrat running for her first term as Leelanau County Drain Commissioner. She is running against Republican Timothy O’Non. Given the limited information we have about both candidates, we are unable to determine the policy positions of either candidate, but at this time we are recommending voters consider Faith Hoekstra over Timothy O’Non based on the information we were able to find.
[CHOOSE TWO] Garth Greenan is a Democratic incumbent running for re-election as Leelanau Road Commissioner, where he is the only Democrat on the board. He has a civil engineering background and previously was the traffic services supervisor for the Grand Traverse County Road Commision. Greenan has focused on working closely with local townships on road projects and getting residents engaged on road construction plans. Garth Greenan is the best choice in this race.
[CHOOSE TWO] Garth Greenan is a Democratic incumbent running for re-election as Leelanau Road Commissioner, where he is the only Democrat on the board. He has a civil engineering background and previously was the traffic services supervisor for the Grand Traverse County Road Commision. Greenan has focused on working closely with local townships on road projects and getting residents engaged on road construction plans. Garth Greenan is the best choice in this race.
[CHOOSE TWO] Garth Greenan is a Democratic incumbent running for re-election as Leelanau Road Commissioner, where he is the only Democrat on the board. He has a civil engineering background and previously was the traffic services supervisor for the Grand Traverse County Road Commision. Greenan has focused on working closely with local townships on road projects and getting residents engaged on road construction plans. Garth Greenan is the best choice in this race.
[CHOOSE TWO] James Calhoun is a Republican incumbent running for re-election as Leelanau Road Commissioner. He is the owner of Calhoun Excavating. We cannot speak to the policy positions of Calhoun due to limited available information. There are no good choices in this race.
[CHOOSE TWO] James Calhoun is a Republican incumbent running for re-election as Leelanau Road Commissioner. He is the owner of Calhoun Excavating. We cannot speak to the policy positions of Calhoun due to limited available information. There are no good choices in this race.
County Commission
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below county district races on your ballot.
Leelanau County, District 1 County Commission
Rick Robbins is a Democrat running for Leelanau County Commissioner for the 1st District. He is a farmer, business owner, and former first responder. Robbins previously served on the County Board of Commissioners as a Republican, but was the lone voice of reason among his own party in voting in favor of keeping early childhood education programs funded. Robbins also worked to create an independent human resources staff in county government. Robbins is running against Republican Tim McCalley, who is decidedly right-wing.
While we have concerns about Robbins’ former affiliation as a Republican, his opponent is so right-wing that we believe Rick Robbins is the best choice in this race.
Rick Robbins is a Democrat running for Leelanau County Commissioner for the 1st District. He is a farmer, business owner, and former first responder. Robbins previously served on the County Board of Commissioners as a Republican, but was the lone voice of reason among his own party in voting in favor of keeping early childhood education programs funded. Robbins also worked to create an independent human resources staff in county government. Robbins is running against Republican Tim McCalley, who is decidedly right-wing.
While we have concerns about Robbins’ former affiliation as a Republican, his opponent is so right-wing that we believe Rick Robbins is the best choice in this race.
Rick Robbins is a Democrat running for Leelanau County Commissioner for the 1st District. He is a farmer, business owner, and former first responder. Robbins previously served on the County Board of Commissioners as a Republican, but was the lone voice of reason among his own party in voting in favor of keeping early childhood education programs funded. Robbins also worked to create an independent human resources staff in county government. Robbins is running against Republican Tim McCalley, who is decidedly right-wing.
While we have concerns about Robbins’ former affiliation as a Republican, his opponent is so right-wing that we believe Rick Robbins is the best choice in this race.
Leelanau County, District 2 County Commission
Scott Perry is a Democrat running for Leelanau County Commissioner for the 2nd District. Perry is the founder of 2BaysDJsPerry and studied economics at Michigan State University. He is looking to be a young voice on the commission and support comprehensive recycling initiatives, encourage Leelanau County to have a voice on the BATA board, and support public safety.
He is running against Republican Mark Walter.
Scott Perry is the best candidate in this race.
Scott Perry is a Democrat running for Leelanau County Commissioner for the 2nd District. Perry is the founder of 2BaysDJsPerry and studied economics at Michigan State University. He is looking to be a young voice on the commission and support comprehensive recycling initiatives, encourage Leelanau County to have a voice on the BATA board, and support public safety.
He is running against Republican Mark Walter.
Scott Perry is the best candidate in this race.
Scott Perry is a Democrat running for Leelanau County Commissioner for the 2nd District. Perry is the founder of 2BaysDJsPerry and studied economics at Michigan State University. He is looking to be a young voice on the commission and support comprehensive recycling initiatives, encourage Leelanau County to have a voice on the BATA board, and support public safety.
He is running against Republican Mark Walter.
Scott Perry is the best candidate in this race.
Leelanau County, District 3 County Commission
Lois Bahle is a Democratic incumbent running for re-election for Leelanau County Commissioner for the 3rd District. She has served on planning commissions on the village and county level and has served on a variety of local boards. She is a strong advocate for zoning changes to help support young families to get affordable housing in addition to zoning changes for community solar.
Bahle is running against Republican William J. Bunek, who Bahle successfully won against in a recall election in 2022. Leelanau residents expressed dissatisfaction with Bunek’s role in removing funding for early childhood education that voters passed.
Lois Bahle is the best choice in this race.
Lois Bahle is a Democratic incumbent running for re-election for Leelanau County Commissioner for the 3rd District. She has served on planning commissions on the village and county level and has served on a variety of local boards. She is a strong advocate for zoning changes to help support young families to get affordable housing in addition to zoning changes for community solar.
Bahle is running against Republican William J. Bunek, who Bahle successfully won against in a recall election in 2022. Leelanau residents expressed dissatisfaction with Bunek’s role in removing funding for early childhood education that voters passed.
Lois Bahle is the best choice in this race.
Lois Bahle is a Democratic incumbent running for re-election for Leelanau County Commissioner for the 3rd District. She has served on planning commissions on the village and county level and has served on a variety of local boards. She is a strong advocate for zoning changes to help support young families to get affordable housing in addition to zoning changes for community solar.
Bahle is running against Republican William J. Bunek, who Bahle successfully won against in a recall election in 2022. Leelanau residents expressed dissatisfaction with Bunek’s role in removing funding for early childhood education that voters passed.
Lois Bahle is the best choice in this race.
Leelanau County, District 4 County Commission
Ty Wessel is a Democratic incumbent running for re-election for Leelanau County Commissioner for the 4th District. He is a former school administrator and teacher. During his tenure as a commissioner, he has worked to improve broadband access in Leelanau, reduce income inequality, and address racism.
Wessel is running against Republican Jim White.
Ty Wessel is the best choice in this race.
Ty Wessel is a Democratic incumbent running for re-election for Leelanau County Commissioner for the 4th District. He is a former school administrator and teacher. During his tenure as a commissioner, he has worked to improve broadband access in Leelanau, reduce income inequality, and address racism.
Wessel is running against Republican Jim White.
Ty Wessel is the best choice in this race.
Ty Wessel is a Democratic incumbent running for re-election for Leelanau County Commissioner for the 4th District. He is a former school administrator and teacher. During his tenure as a commissioner, he has worked to improve broadband access in Leelanau, reduce income inequality, and address racism.
Wessel is running against Republican Jim White.
Ty Wessel is the best choice in this race.
Leelanau County, District 5 County Commission
Kama Ross is a Democratic incumbent running for re-election for Leelanau County Commissioner for the 5th District. She was previously the district forester with the Leelanau, Benzie, and Grand Traverse Conservation Districts. Ross is passionate about protecting Leelanau’s natural resources and expanding high-speed internet access.
Ross is running against Republican Al Campbell.
Kama Ross is the best choice in this race.
Kama Ross is a Democratic incumbent running for re-election for Leelanau County Commissioner for the 5th District. She was previously the district forester with the Leelanau, Benzie, and Grand Traverse Conservation Districts. Ross is passionate about protecting Leelanau’s natural resources and expanding high-speed internet access.
Ross is running against Republican Al Campbell.
Kama Ross is the best choice in this race.
Kama Ross is a Democratic incumbent running for re-election for Leelanau County Commissioner for the 5th District. She was previously the district forester with the Leelanau, Benzie, and Grand Traverse Conservation Districts. Ross is passionate about protecting Leelanau’s natural resources and expanding high-speed internet access.
Ross is running against Republican Al Campbell.
Kama Ross is the best choice in this race.
Leelanau County, District 6 County Commission
Gwenne Allgaier is a Democratic incumbent running for re-election for Leelanau County Commissioner for the 6th District. She is retired and has been a local activist for many years. Her priorities include affordable housing for families, clean drinking water, and expanding broadband access.
Allgaier is running against Republican Mark Roberts.
Gwenne Allgaier is the best choice in this race.
Gwenne Allgaier is a Democratic incumbent running for re-election for Leelanau County Commissioner for the 6th District. She is retired and has been a local activist for many years. Her priorities include affordable housing for families, clean drinking water, and expanding broadband access.
Allgaier is running against Republican Mark Roberts.
Gwenne Allgaier is the best choice in this race.
Gwenne Allgaier is a Democratic incumbent running for re-election for Leelanau County Commissioner for the 6th District. She is retired and has been a local activist for many years. Her priorities include affordable housing for families, clean drinking water, and expanding broadband access.
Allgaier is running against Republican Mark Roberts.
Gwenne Allgaier is the best choice in this race.
Leelanau County, District 7 County Commission
Tim Dowd is a Democrat running for his first term for Leelanau County Commissioner for the 7th District. He has been a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners union for five decades. We cannot speak to the policy positions of Dowd due to limited available information.
However, they are running against Republican Steve Yoder, who is decidedly right-wing. Yoder is a MAGA Republican who has helped spread baseless conspiracies about our election processes.
Because their opponent is so extreme, we believe Dowd is the best choice in this race.
Tim Dowd is a Democrat running for his first term for Leelanau County Commissioner for the 7th District. He has been a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners union for five decades. We cannot speak to the policy positions of Dowd due to limited available information.
However, they are running against Republican Steve Yoder, who is decidedly right-wing. Yoder is a MAGA Republican who has helped spread baseless conspiracies about our election processes.
Because their opponent is so extreme, we believe Dowd is the best choice in this race.
Tim Dowd is a Democrat running for his first term for Leelanau County Commissioner for the 7th District. He has been a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners union for five decades. We cannot speak to the policy positions of Dowd due to limited available information.
However, they are running against Republican Steve Yoder, who is decidedly right-wing. Yoder is a MAGA Republican who has helped spread baseless conspiracies about our election processes.
Because their opponent is so extreme, we believe Dowd is the best choice in this race.
Supreme Court races can be found on the nonpartisan section of your ballot.