Macomb County

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 progressive partner organizations: Clean Water Action, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Michigan United Action, 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 most progressive 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 progressive partner organizations: Clean Water Action, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Michigan United Action, 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 most progressive 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 progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan United Action, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, 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 most progressive choice in this race.

Clinton St. Mosley is a father and small business owner running for his first term in Congress in the 9th District.

St. Mosley shares Michiganders’ frustration with partisan politics that prevent us from finding real solutions and has experience with having to work hard to make ends meet. His policy platform includes making communities safer via common sense gun violence prevention policies, finding compassionate immigration solutions that protect DREAMers, and combating climate change with initiatives that will also strengthen the economy.

St. Mosley has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, and Michigan Education Association.

St. Mosley’s opponent in this race is Lisa McClain, a far-right MAGA Republican who participated in efforts to overturn legitimate election results in 2020. McClain is also endorsed by the anti-reproductive freedom organization Right to Life Michigan.

Clinton St. Mosley is the most progressive choice in this race.

After nearly 40 years serving as Macomb County Prosecutor, assistant U.S. attorney, and circuit court judge, Carl Marlinga is running for his first term in Congress to represent the 10th District.

Marlinga is a lifelong advocate who works hard to ensure everyone has the resources they need to thrive. His policy priorities include enshrining abortion rights into federal law, protecting the Great Lakes from corporate polluters, building a better, fairer justice system, and creating good-paying jobs across the state.

Marlinga has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Michigan United Action, and Sierra Club - Michigan.

Marlinga’s opponent in this race is John James, a MAGA Republican who supports criminalizing abortion, restrictive anti-voter laws, and corporate tax giveaways. James is also endorsed by the anti-reproductive freedom organization Right to Life Michigan.

Carl Marlinga is the most progressive choice in this race.

Helena Scott is an incumbent Democrat running for her third term to the Michigan House of Representatives. She currently represents the 7th District and is running to represent the 8th District, due to redistricting. She serves on the Higher Education; Insurance and Financial Services; Regulatory Reform; and Housing committees and chairs the Energy, Communications, and Technology committee in the State Legislature.

​​Scott served in a historic legislative session with a Democratic majority that took major strides forward on key progressive 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. Scott 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.

Before running for office, Scott was an organizer and long-time labor and social justice community activist. Scott has a steady history of fighting for the people of Michigan, including organizing for the One Fair Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time campaigns, and serving on the Restaurant Opportunities Center Protect and Defend Steering Committee, advocating for fair wages for restaurant workers.

Scott believes in creating an economy that works for all, where wages meet the cost of living and the wealthy pay their fair share. She supports fully funding public education, including wrap-around services, and making college more affordable. She will prioritize public safety by improving infrastructure and increasing funding for water testing. Scott will fight to support workers’ rights and protect reproductive freedom.

Scott has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Service Employees International Union - Michigan, Sierra Club - Michigan, and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.

Scott is running against MAGA Republican Alex Kuhn.

Helena Scott is the most progressive choice in this race.

Veronica Paiz is an incumbent Democrat running for her second term to the Michigan House of Representatives. She currently represents the 11th District and is running to represent the 10th District, due to redistricting. She serves on a variety of legislative committees including for higher education, natural resources and tourism, and is the majority vice chair for the Agriculture committee.

​​Paiz served in a historic legislative session with a Democratic majority that took major strides forward on key progressive 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. Paiz 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.

Paiz is a second generation Mexican-American who grew up in Macomb County and was elected to the Harper Woods City Council in 2015. She previously served as a member of the Michigan Municipal League’s legislative Municipal Services Committee and Elections Sub-Committee and an executive board member of the Michigan Democratic Party Hispanic Latino Caucus. Paiz has also been a community activist and volunteer in the community for years.

Paiz believes in creating an economy that works for all, where housing, food, childcare, and healthcare are affordable. She supports protecting reproductive freedom and common sense gun violence prevention measures, and equitable funding for public education. She will fight to support workers’ rights, protect people with disabilities, ensure equality for the LGBTQ+ community, and protect our air, water, and environment.

Paiz has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Service Employees International Union - Michigan, Sierra Club - Michigan, and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.

Paiz is running against MAGA Republican Griffin Wojtowicz. Wojtowicz pushes dangerous conspiracy theories about our public schools and teachers and the LGBTQ+ community. He is also against protecting reproductive freedom.

Veronica Paiz is the most progressive choice in this race.

Donavan McKinney is an incumbent Democrat running for his second term in the Michigan House of Representatives. He currently represents the 14th District and is now running to represent the 11th District. McKinney serves on a variety of appropriations subcommittees and serves as majority vice chair on the subcommittee for Corrections and the subcommittee on the Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

​​McKinney served in a historic legislative session with a Democratic majority that took major strides forward on key progressive 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. McKinney 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.

McKinney is a lifelong Detroiter with a history of public service and advocacy. He holds a Bachelor’s in Public Policy from the University of Michigan and has worked as a legislative director for the Michigan House of Representatives and done political and coalition work for Service Employees International Union Healthcare, the largest health care union in Michigan. McKinney served as the national political director for Climate Power, an environmental organization. McKinney was also appointed to Michigan’s first Environmental Justice Council by Governor Whitmer in 2020, where he advocated for water accessibility.

McKinney believes in creating an economy that works for all, where wages meet the cost of living. His priorities include equitable funding for public schools that focus on need and providing wraparound services, expanding mental health services and affordable health care. He supports protecting reproductive freedom and common sense gun violence prevention measures. McKinney is fighting for families and workers’ rights, pushing for policies including earned paid sick leave, parental leave, affordable child care, expanded SNAP benefits, and expanding Medicare and Medicaid benefits. He also believes quality affordable housing, clean air, and clean water are basic human rights.

McKinney has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Clean Water Action, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, 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.

McKinney is running against Republican Dale J. Walker.

Donavan McKinney is the most progressive choice in this race.

Kimberly Edwards is an incumbent Democrat running for her second term to the Michigan House of Representatives for the 12th District. She currently serves on a variety of legislative committees including Education and Families, Children, and Seniors, and she is the majority vice chair for the Judiciary committee.

​​Edwards served in a historic legislative session with a Democratic majority that took major strides forward on key progressive 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. Edwards 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.

Edwards was born and raised on the west side of Detroit but has lived in Eastpointe for a decade. Edwards is a social worker and mother of four, who believes her experience as a social worker equips her to not only connect with a community and identify their needs but also provide solutions that can help improve lives.

Edwards believes in creating an economy that works for all, where housing is affordable, and the wealthy pay their fair share. She also believes healthcare is a human right and supports protecting reproductive freedom. Edwards also supports criminal justice reform and fully funding public education, including working for universal preK. She will fight to support workers’ rights and protect our air, water, and environment.

Edwards has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Clean Water Action, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Service Employees International Union - Michigan, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Sierra Club - Michigan, and We the People - Michigan.

Edwards is running against MAGA Republican Randell J. Shafer. Shafer has spread right-wing conspiracy theories on climate change and immigration.

Kimberly Edwards is the most progressive choice in this race.

Mai Xiong is currently representing the 13th District for the House of Representatives after being elected earlier this year in a special election. She is running for reelection to continue representing the 13th District. Xiong currently serves on various legislative committees including Education and Military, Veterans, and Homeland Security.

When she was serving on the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, Xiong broke with her own party to vote against raising the Board’s pay because she didn’t think elected officials should be raising their own pay while regular families are struggling with the rising cost of living.

Xiong came to the U.S. from Thailand as a refugee when she was three years old and was the first in her family to have a full public school education. In 2020 the residents of Warren elected her to serve as the first Asian-American and former refugee on the Macomb County Board of Commissioners.

Xiong believes in creating an economy that works for all, where wages meet the cost of living and housing is affordable. She supports protecting reproductive freedom, common sense gun violence prevention measures, and fully funding public education. Xiong will fight to support workers’ rights, ensure equality for the LGBTQ+ community, and protect our air, water, and environment.

Xiong has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Clean Water Action, Detroit Action, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan United Action, Service Employees International Union - Michigan, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and We the People - Michigan.

Xiong is running against Republican Ronald Singer. Singer holds right-wing views on environmental policy and the economy. He is also against reproductive freedom and supports the anti-public education Betsy DeVos agenda.

Mai Xiong is the most progressive choice in this race.

Mike McFall is an incumbent Democrat running for his second term to the Michigan House of Representatives. He is currently representing the 8th District and is now running to represent the 14th District. McFall currently serves on a variety of legislative committees including Energy, Communications, and Technology and Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation, and serves as the majority vice chair on the Insurance and Financial Services committee.

​​McFall served in a historic legislative session with a Democratic majority that took major strides forward on key progressive 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. McFall 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.

McFall grew up in a blue-collar, union family just outside of Flint. He worked his way through college and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Community Development and Public Administration and has worked most of his career in the nonprofit sector. McFall currently lives with his husband in Hazel Park and previously served on the Hazel Park City Council.

McFall believes in creating an economy that works for all, where wages meet the cost of living, and housing and healthcare are affordable. He supports protecting reproductive freedom, common sense gun violence prevention measures, and fully funding public education. McFall will fight to support workers’ rights and protect our air, water, and environment. As a gay man, McFall will also fight for LGBTQ+ equality and civil rights for all.

McFall has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Detroit 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, We the People - Michigan.

McFall is running against Republican Barbara Barber.

Mike McFall is the most progressive choice in this race.

Aisha Farooqi is a Democrat running for the Michigan House of Representatives in the 57th District. She is an assistant prosecuting attorney in Wayne County where her focus has been cases involving troubled youth. She has also served on the Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of Sterling Heights and has been a member of the Macomb County Black Caucus and the Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council of Detroit. She was born in Scotland and moved to the United States when she was nine. She attended Detroit Public Schools, earned a bachelor’s in psychology from University of Michigan-Dearborn, and earned her law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy.

Farooqi’s priorities include economic development, increasing education funding, access to affordable healthcare, reproductive freedom, protecting the environment, public safety, seniors, infrastructure, democracy, cost of living, childcare, housing, and support for youth.


Farooqi will fight to create a Michigan that is inclusive, fair and forward thinking.

Farooqi has been endorsed by the following progressive partner 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, and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.

Farooqi is running against Republican incumbent Thomas Kuhn, who is anti-reproductive freedom and has voted against holding polluters accountable for dumping chemicals into our water. Tisdel is also endorsed by the anti-public education, DeVos-backed organization the Great Lakes Education Project.


Aisha Farooqi is the most progressive choice in this race.

Nate Shannon is an incumbent Democrat running for his fourth term in the Michigan House of Representatives for the 58th District. He is the chair of the Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure committee and also serves on the Education, Military, Veterans and Homeland Security, and Local Government and Municipal Finance committees. Before joining the state Legislature in 2019, Shannon spent a decade as a high school economics, history and government teacher with L’Anse Creuse Public Schools in Clinton Township. He also served on the Sterling Heights City Council from 2015 to 2019. He lives in Sterling Heights with his wife and three children.

​​Shannon served in a historic legislative session with a Democratic majority that took major strides forward on key progressive 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. Shannon 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.

Shannon’s priorities include adequately funding public safety, making healthcare affordable, infrastructure, increasing funding for public schools, making college and job training affordable, rebuilding our infrastructure, and protecting the environment.

Shannon has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.

Shannon is running against Republican Ron Robinson who is endorsed by the anti-reproductive freedom organization Right to Life Michigan and the anti-public education, DeVos-backed organization the Great Lakes Education Project.. He is also endorsed by the DeVos-backed Michigan Freedom Network.

Nate Shannon is the better choice in this race.

Jason Pulaski is a Democrat running for the Michigan House of Representatives in the 59th District.

We cannot speak to the progressive bonafides of Pulaski due to limited available information. However, Pulaski is running against Republican incumbent Douglas Wozniak, who is decidedly anti-progressive. Wozniak is endorsed by the anti-reproductive freedom organization Right to Life Michigan and the anti-public education, DeVos-backed organization the Great Lakes Education Project. In 2021 he signed onto a letter to then Vice President Mike Pence, which asked pence to delay the certification of the 2020 election based on unfounded allegations of election fraud.

Because his opponent is so extreme, we believe Jason Pulaski is the best choice in this race.

Shelly Fraley is a Democrat running for the Michigan House of Representatives in the 60th District. She has worked more than 20 years in the software industry and is a mother and grandmother.

Fraley’s priorities include protecting reproductive freedom, the empowerment of public education, comprehensive healthcare for all, diversity and inclusion, business development, and unwavering support for the LGBTQIA+ community. She is a strong believer in the value of every individual citizen and their civil rights.

Fraley has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organization: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.

Fraley is running against Republican Joseph Aragona who is endorsed by the anti-reproductive freedom organization Right to Life Michigan and the anti-public education, DeVos-backed organization the Great Lakes Education Project.


Shelly Fraley is the most progressive choice in this race.

Denise Mentzer is an incumbent Democrat running for her second term in the Michigan House of Representatives in the 61st District. She is the current representative for the 61st District and sits on appropriations and labor legislative committees.

​​Mentzer served in a historic legislative session with a Democratic majority that took major strides forward on key progressive 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. Mentzer 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.

Mentzer’s policy priorities focus on addressing the immediate needs of Michigan families while fostering long-term economic growth and sustainability. She is dedicated to making healthcare affordable and accessible, particularly for those with pre-existing conditions, and is committed to defending women’s rights to make private reproductive health decisions. Mentzer emphasizes the importance of education and vocational training, advocating for expanded access to trade schools and college programs to help individuals acquire the skills needed to advance Additionally, Mentzer is determined to improve and modernize water infrastructure, directing state funds towards replacing outdated pipes and enhancing local water treatment facilities to safeguard community health and well-being.

Mentzer has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Service Employees International Union - Michigan, Sierra Club - Michigan, and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.

Mentzer is running against right-to-life Republican candidate Robert Wojtowicz, who is endorsed by anti-reproductive freedom organization Right to Life Michigan and the anti-public education, DeVos-backed organization, the Great Lakes Education Project.

Denise Mentzer is the most progressive choice in this race.

Michelle Levine-Woodman is a Democrat running for his first term as representative for House District 62nd district. She is a middle school choir teacher answering the call of her community. Inspired by her mother, a teacher and union president, she learned the importance of serving others and bringing people together from a young age. Witnessing the challenges in her district; such as distrust, division, high prices, and political intrusion, has motivated her to run for office to bring about the necessary change.

As an experienced educator Michelle prioritizes improving education by advocating for a robust, equitable public school system that supports students, families and employees. She is committed to protecting the environment, starting with Lake St. Clair and the Clinton River. Her economic goals include job creation, infrastructure upgrades, and tax relief for the middle class. Also, advocating for lowering healthcare costs and strengthening workers’ right.

Levine-Woodman has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Service Employees International Union - Michigan, and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.

Michelle Levine-Woodman is running against incumbent Republican Alicia St. Germaine. She is anti-reproductive freedom and has voted against holding corporate polluters accountable for poisoning our water and air. St. Germaine is also endorsed by the anti-public education, DeVos-backed organization the Great Lakes Education Project.

Levine-Woodman is the most progressive choice in this race.

Robert Kelly-McFarland is a Democrat running for his first term as representative for House District 63.

We cannot speak to the progressive bonafides of Kelly-McFarland due to limited available information, however Kelly-McFarland is running against MAGA Republican incumbent Jay DeBoyer, who is decidedly anti-progressive

DeBoyer is actively pushing a misguided plan based on election conspiracy theories and was recently named the chair of the Conservative Caucus. DeBoyer is also endorsed by the anti-reproductive freedom organization Right to Life Michigan and the anti-public education, DeVos-backed organization the Great Lakes Education Project.

Because his opponent is so extreme, we believe Robert Kelly-McFarland is the best choice in this race.

Shirley Tomczak is a Democrat running for her first term as representative for House District 65.

We cannot speak to the progressive bonafides of Tomczak due to limited available information, however they are endorsed by two of our progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan and Michigan AFL-CIO.

Tomczak is also running against MAGA Republican incumbent Jaime Green, who is decidedly anti-progressive. Green is endorsed by the anti-reproductive freedom organization Right to Life Michigan and the anti-public education, DeVos-backed organization the Great Lakes Education Project.

Due to their endorsements from our partners and her extreme opponent, we believe Shirley Tomczak is the best choice in this race.

Shawn Almeranti-Crosby is a Democrat running for his first term as representative for House District 66.

We cannot speak to the progressive bonafides of Almeranti-Crosby due to limited available information. However, he is running against MAGA Republican incumbent Josh Schriver, who is decidedly anti-progressive. Schriver was criticized and lost his legislative committee posts due to social media posts pushing dangerous and racist conspiracy theories. Schriver is also endorsed by the anti-reproductive freedom organization Right to Life Michigan.

Because his opponent is so extreme, we believe Shawn Almeranti-Crosby is the best choice in this race.

Christina Hines, a Macomb County native, is a Democrat running for Macomb County prosecuting attorney. With a law degree from Wayne State University and extensive experience—including leading the Appeals Division and Special Victims Unit at the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office—she has championed justice through initiatives like the Restorative Justice Diversion Program and the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative.

Hines will work to ensure justice for victims of violent and sexual crimes. She will focus on providing thorough investigations, trauma-informed support, and community collaboration to address these issues effectively.

Hines also aims to shift the focus from criminalization to treatment for drug addiction and mental health, advocating for expanded rehabilitation options and diversion programs. She will work to reduce racial disparities, hold polluters accountable, and promote fairness and integrity within the Prosecutor’s Office. Additionally, Hines supports crime prevention initiatives and strives to ensure respectful and dignified operations in the office.

Hines has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan Education Association, Sierra Club - Michigan, and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.

Hines is running against politically controversial Republican candidate Peter J. Lucido, who has faced numerous accusations about his treatment of women in professional settings and employees within the county. While in the legislature, he earned a reputation as a far-right lawmaker.

Christina Hines is the best choice in this race.

Anthony M. Wickersham is a Democrat running for re-election as Macomb County sheriff. He has dedicated nearly three decades to the Sheriff’s Office and was first appointed sheriff of Macomb County in 2011. Wickersham holds an associate’s degree from Macomb County Community College and a bachelor’s Degree from Wayne State University. He has also completed advanced training at the FBI National Academy and Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command. Sheriff Wickersham remains committed to delivering efficient and effective public safety services to both residents and visitors of Macomb County.

Wickersham has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organization: Michigan Education Association.

Wickersham is running against Republican candidate Scott Budnick, who holds dangerous right-wing views on immigration.

Anthony M. Wickersham is the best choice in this race.

David Adams is a Democrat running for his first term as Macomb County Clerk.

We cannot speak to the progressive bonafides of Adams due to limited available information. However, he is running against Republican incumbent Anthony G. Forlini who is decidedly anti-progressive and has previously hired right-wing extremists to train poll workers.

Because Forlini is so extreme, we believe David Adams is the best choice in this race.

Matt Churchwell is a Democrat candidate for Macomb County treasurer with deep roots in the community. Churchwell holds a master’s in organizational leadership and an MBA from Detroit Mercy.

Churchwell is dedicated to supporting Macomb County's working families and fostering a robust local economy. He believes that strong unions are essential for maintaining a thriving middle class and ensuring fair wages for workers. As Treasurer, Churchwell will advocate for fair business practices, high-quality jobs, and ensuring that local workers are well-compensated.

In addition to economic concerns, Churchwell emphasizes the importance of addressing family needs and improving infrastructure. He aims to support families facing financial hardships and advocate for the responsible use of property tax revenue to repair and enhance local roads and public services. Churchwell is also a staunch advocate for reproductive freedom. His approach focuses on integrating economic development, family support, and personal freedoms to build a stronger, more equitable Macomb County.

Churchwell has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: Michigan Education Association and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.

Churchwell is running against Republican candidate Larry Rocca.

Matthew Churchwell is the best choice in this race.

Kevin Higgins is a Democrat running for his first term as Macomb Public Works Commissioner.

She is running against Republican incumbent Candice Miller, who opposes efforts to keep water accessible and affordable to low-income families and was endorsed by Donald Trump in 2016

We are recommending voters consider Kevin Higgins over Candice Miller based on the information we were able to find.

Susan Hier is a Democrat running for her first term as Macomb County Clerk against Republican incumbent Don Brown.

Given the limited information we have about both candidates, we are unable to determine whether either candidate could be considered progressive to any degree, but at this time we are recommending voters consider Susan Hier over Don Brown based on the information we were able to find.

Ken Reid is running for election to the Macomb County Board of Commissioners as a dedicated and experienced leader with a diverse background that equips him to serve effectively. With a career spanning roles as an attorney, special education teacher, college instructor, and prison coordinator, Ken has demonstrated a strong commitment to education and advocacy. He has also taken up various community roles as a Parish Council Facilitator, 4-H Leader for Special Education students, Cub Scout Den Leader, and youth sports coach.

Reid’s experience includes serving as an Officer on the Board of Directors for a local manufacturing company, and two decades as president of the Macomb Intermediate Federation of Teachers. He has also served as vice-president of the American Federation of Teachers Michigan chapter and he has been a staunch advocate for workers and educators. Reid is committed to serving the community with integrity, representing community interests and driving positive change.

Reid is running against Republican candidate Sylvia Grot. Ken Reid is the best choice in this race.

Deneen Brewer is running for her first term as Macomb County Clerk against Republican incumbent Joe Sabatini.

Given the limited information we have about both candidates, we are unable to determine whether either candidate could be considered progressive to any degree, but at this time we are recommending voters consider Deneen Brewer over Joe Sabatini based on the information we were able to find.

Matthew S. Smith is running for his first term as Macomb County Clerk against Republican incumbent Joseph V. Romano.

Given the limited information we have about both candidates, we are unable to determine whether either candidate could be considered progressive to any degree, but at this time we are recommending voters consider Matthew S. Smith over Joseph V. Romano based on the information we were able to find.

Edlira Sako is running for election to the Macomb County Board of Commissioners. She currently works as a lead teacher at Macomb Montessori Academy while pursuing a master’s degree in counseling at Wayne State University. Originally from Albania, Edlira moved to Clinton Township in 2012. With a strong commitment to community and public service, Edlira brings a unique perspective and dedication to her candidacy.

Sako’s top priorities are improving road and infrastructure maintenance, protecting natural resources like the Clinton River and Lake St. Clair, and enhancing mental health support. She will address critical road repairs, ensure clean drinking water, and advocate for compassionate mental health services. Sako will commit to being a responsive and visible commissioner, prioritizing effective governance and open communication with the community.

Sako has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organization: Sierra Club - Michigan.

Sako is running against Republican incumbent James M. Pema, who opposed the land bank authority that was sought to combat the housing crisis.

Edlira Sako is the best choice in this race.

Antoinette Wallace is running unopposed for her second term on the Macomb County Board of Commissioners representing the 8th District. She aims to strengthen partnerships between Macomb County, local businesses, and communities to better support both school-aged youth and seniors.

Antoinette Wallace is the best choice in this race.

Donald “Don” Wheaton, Jr. is a Democrat running for election to the Macomb County Board of Commissioners. He brings 29 years of experience from the Lakeview Public Schools Board. He is dedicated to protecting natural resources, especially Lake St. Clair and the Clinton River Watershed, and is committed to enhancing infrastructure, increasing transparency, and ensuring fair practices in County business.

Wheaton Jr. is running against Republican candidate Barbara Zinner.

Donald Wheaton Jr. is the best choice in this race.

Harold Haugh is a Democrat running unopposed for re-election to the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, where he is serving his third term. With decades of public service, including time in the Michigan House of Representatives and as Mayor of Roseville, Haugh currently chairs multiple county retirement boards overseeing over a billion dollars in assets. He also leads the Government Oversight and Continuous Improvement for Child Support Committees.

Harold R. Haugh is the best choice in this race.

Lisa Wojno is a Democrat running for election to the Macomb County Board of Commissioners. She is a lifelong Warren resident and former state representative, who has dedicated decades to serving her community. With a background as a registered nurse, Lisa spent 10 years caring for vulnerable citizens before transitioning into public service. As a state representative, she chaired the Government Operations Committee and was recognized as Legislator of the Year by the Michigan Sheriff’s Association.

Wojno will work to strengthen local government to improve the quality of life for all residents. Her priorities include attracting good-paying jobs to Southern Macomb County, addressing dangerous PFAS contamination, and expanding essential services for seniors, such as Meals on Wheels and transportation. She is also focused on rebuilding and improving roads and infrastructure, launching clean water initiatives for Lake St. Clair, and fighting to eliminate unfunded state mandates.

Wojng has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: Sierra Club - Michigan and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.

Wojng is running against incumbent Republican Gus Ghanam,who was appointed along partisan lines to replace Democrat Mai Xiong after Xiong was elected to the State House of Representatives during a special election.

Lisa Wojng is the best choice in this race.

Michael Howard, running unopposed for Macomb County Commission District 12. He serves on boards focused on racial reconciliation and adoption, and his campaign emphasizes infrastructure investment, mental health advocacy, budget balance, and support for veterans and residents with disabilities. He aims to foster a stronger, more inclusive Macomb County.

He is committed to expanding community mental health services, ensuring they are accessible and well-supported. Additionally, he advocates for veterans and residents with disabilities, pushing for full accessibility and a community that actively supports their needs and rights.

Howard is running unopposed and the best choice.

Sarah Lucido, a lifelong resident of Eastpointe, is running for re-election to the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, where she has served since 2022. Serving on the 8 Mile Drain Board, Sarah brings extensive local leadership experience from her previous roles on the Eastpointe City Council and various community commissions. She is a founding member of the Association of Community, Fraternal, and Veterans Organizations and actively supports numerous charitable groups, including Impact 100 Macomb and the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Sarah’s priorities are ensuring fair distribution of Macomb County’s budget, improving water and road infrastructure, and providing adequate services for residents with disabilities and mental health needs.

Lucido is running unopposed and is the best choice in this race.