70th House District

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, 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 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, 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 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, 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 most progressive choice in this race.

Kristen McDonald Rivet is a current state senator running for her first term in Congress to represent the 8th District.

McDonald Rivet grew up in a small town, working class family who were able to make a good life for themselves by working hard—and now, she’s focused on making sure every family has those same opportunities. Her policy priorities include ensuring everyone can get the healthcare they need and creating an economy where the Michigan Dream is available to all, not just those who are born into wealth.

As a state senator, McDonald Rivet was integral in passing historic state laws over the past two years, including the overturning of anti-worker Right to Work laws, adopting LGBTQ+ civil rights protections and protecting abortion rights in the state.

McDonald Rivet 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, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.

McDonald Rivet’s opponent is Paul Junge, a MAGA Republican who supports creating more corporate tax breaks, continuing to rely on dangerous fossil fuels, and criminalizing abortion rights.

Kristen McDonald Rivet is the most progressive choice in this race.

Cynthia Neeley is an incumbent Democrat running for her third full term in the Michigan House of Representatives in the 70th District. She is the current representative for the 70th District and serves as Chair of the Tax Policy Committee and member of the committees on Regulatory Reform; Health Policy; Energy, Communications, and Technology; Economic Development, and Small Business.

​​Neeley 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. Neeley 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.

Her focus is to safeguard our communities; decrease gun violence; ensure clean, accessible affordable water for Michigan residents, schools and facilities—making sure our students and educators have the necessary tools and resources needed to be productive—along with healthcare and fair wages for all.

Neely remains a proud small business owner, who recognizes the importance of small businesses and their significant impact on sustaining a thriving economy.

Neeley has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Sierra Club - Michigan, and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.

Neeley is running against Republican Rob Waskoviak.

Neeley is the most progressive choice in this race.

David Leyton is a Democrat running unopposed for Genesee County prosecuting attorney. He was first elected in 2004 and prior to being elected prosecutor, David served 12 years on the Flint Township Board of Trustees, serving first as trustee and later as clerk. He is dedicated to ensuring a safe and equitable judicial system in Flint and Genesee County. David Leyton is the best choice in this race.

Christopher Swanson is an incumbent Democrat running for his second full term as sheriff for Genesee County, after being originally appointed in 2019 and elected in 2020. He has lived in Genesee County his entire life and attended Mott Community College and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in public administration, from the University of Michigan. He has worked for the Genesee County Sheriff’s office for 31 years.

Swanson believes that the sheriff’s office should be a community partner first and foremost, and that protecting the most vulnerable citizens is vital. His priorities include combating elder abuse and financial exploitation of seniors, animal cruelty, opioid addiction among our youth, and sex trafficking.

Swanson is running against Republican Jeff Salzeider.

Christopher Swanson is the best choice in this race.

Domonique Clemons is a Democrat running for his first full term as Genesee County clerk, after being appointed in 2022. He was born and raised in Flint and holds a degree in public policy from Michigan State University, as well as a master’s degree in political management from George Washington University. Prior to being clerk, he served on the Genesee County Board of Commissioners as chairman. He has also served in roles such as director of government affairs for the Flint and Genesee Group, director of DEI for the Michigan House of Representatives, legislative director for State Representative Alex Garza, strategy assistant for the Michigan College Access Network, and communications specialist in the Michigan Senate.

While on the Board of Commissioners, Clemons championed many projects and initiatives such as the creation of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission, crime prevention measures focused on community policing, the purchase of a new county administration building, the equitable distribution of American Rescue Plan Act funds, and funding several programs and projects including the largest blight elimination plan in Genesee County history, and the redevelopment of Buick City all while passing a balanced budget.

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

Clemons is running against Republican Tina Conley.

Domonique Clemons is the best choice in this race.

Sam Muma is a Democrat running unopposed for Genesee County treasurer. Muma has been the president of AFSCME Local 16oo for 31 years as well as the Greater Flint AFL-CIO Labour Council president. His top priority as treasurer is to safeguard the hard-earned tax dollars of the citizens of Genesee County.

Sam Muma is the best choice in this race.

Jeff Wright is a Democrat incumbent running for Genesee County Drain Commissioner. He has been married to his wife Kay for 41 years, and has 3 children and 10 grandchildren. Prior to being elected to this office, he spent 23 years working for Commissioner Anthony Ragnone as an Inspector, Right of Way Agent, and as the Deputy Drain Commissioner of this department.

Wright is running against US Taxpayers Party candidate David Niggemeyer, who is a Trump supporter.

Jeff Wright is the best choice in this race.

Kim Carlson is a Democrat running unopposed for Genesee County surveyor. Kim Carlson is the best choice in this race.

Delrico Loyd is an incumbent Democrat running for his second term on the Genesee County Board of Commissioners, where he was appointed in 2023. He has many years of experience in executive, administrative, and legislative roles in the public and private sector. In addition to his position on the Board, he serves as senior operations leader and top assistant to the president of the United Auto Workers (UAW). He also formerly served as the Flint City Council president.

Delrico Loyd is running unopposed and is the best choice in this race.

Charles Winfrey is an incumbent Democrat who is running for his third term on the Genesee County Board of Commissioners, where he serves as chairman of the Health and Human Services Committee. Winfrey also serves as vice chairman of the Genesee County Landbank Authority, and is also a member of the Greater Flint Health Coalition Board; the Genesee Health Plan Board of Directors; the Mass Transportation Authority; the Valley Area Agency on Aging Board of Directors; the Genesee County Action Resource Department Board of Advisors; the University of Michigan-Flint’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee; the Flint-Genesee Board of Trustees; and the Genesee County’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission. He also serves as vice president of the Northridge Academy Board of Directors.

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

Winfrey is running unopposed.

Charles Winfrey is the best choice in this race.

Ellen Ellenburg is an incumbent Democrat running for her fifth term on the Genesee County Board of Commissioners, where she serves as chair. She is also a member of theGenesee Health Systems Board, and an alternate member of the MI Works Committee. Prior to being elected to the Board of Commissioners, Ellenburg served the residents of the City of Burton for nine years as a City councilwoman. Ellenburg was voted Elected Official of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce for service in her community and was awarded The Key to the City by Burton City Mayor, Paula Zelenko.

Ellenburg is running against Republican Gary Goetzinger.

Ellen Ellenburg is the best choice in this race.

Beverly Brown is an incumbent Democrat running for her second term on the Genesee County Board of Commissioners. During her 38 years in Genesee County, she has lived or worked in the City of Flint, Flint Township, Burton, Mundy Township and Grand Blanc Township. Following a successful career in banking, she transitioned to education and worked as the school and business liaison at the Genesee Area Skill Center (now known as the Genesee Career Institute). Her passion for developing youth led her to serve as president of the Fair Winds Girl Scout Council between 2003-2006 where she provided leadership for more than 10,000 girls and 4,000 volunteers across four counties. She was also president of the Flint Women’s Forum and is a Golden Life member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Brown’s priorities include economic development, government effectiveness and efficiency, infrastructure employment, poverty, quality of life, serving seniors, diversity, equity and inclusion, and collaborating with the community.

Brown is running against Republican Steve Minnock.

Beverly Brown is the best choice in this race.

Dale Weighill is an incumbent Democrat running for his second term on the Genesee County Board of Commissioners, where he serves as chair of the Government Operations Committee. He is the associate vice president for institutional advancement at Mott Community College. Weighill was also formerly the executive dean for professional development and experiential learning at MCC and the president and CEO of Resource Genesee for 11 years. He is also a former member of the Flint City Council, where he served as vice president for three years. In his role as Genesee County commissioner, Dale has served as vice chair of the overall Board and also as chair of the Community and Economic Development Committee the same year.

Weighill is running against MAGA Republican Dennis Cramer, who is a Trump supporter.

Dale Weighill is the best choice in this race.