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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.

Rep. Debbie Dingell is a fighter for progressive values and lifelong activist running for her sixth term in Congress to represent the 6th District.

Rep. Dingell became politically active at a young age and has been a stalwart advocate for women and children’s interests, as well as every person’s right to access the healthcare they need. Her policy priorities include fighting for equal rights for all, securing a bright future by protecting our climate, supporting public schools, and building an economy where everyone can thrive.

Rep. Dingell has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Clean Water Action, Michigan Education Association, Michigan AFL-CIO, and Planned Parenthood Action Fund.

Rep. Dingell’s opponent in this race is Heather Smiley, a Republican whose economic policies heavily favor corporate interests over ordinary people, as well as criminalizing abortion care.

Rep. Debbie Dingell 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, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, 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.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib is a former state legislator and longtime community activist who is running for her fourth term in Congress to represent the 12th District.

Rep. Tlaib is a proud daughter of immigrants and one of the first two Muslim women to serve in Congress. Her priorities in Congress include fighting for racial, gender, and LGBTQ+ equality, combating climate change and working toward environmental justice, and ensuring everyone has access to healthcare and housing. She has also set up community centers across her district to help meet constituents’ needs.

Rep. Tlaib 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 United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Sierra Club - Michigan, and We the People - Michigan.

Rep. Tlaib’s opponent in this race is James Hooper, an election conspiracy theorist who wants to undermine public education across the country.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib is the most progressive choice in this race.

Rep. Shri Thanedar is a businessman and former state legislator running for his second term in Congress to represent the 13th District.

Rep. Thanedar’s policy priorities include passing common sense gun violence prevention laws, protecting abortion rights, ensuring access to affordable healthcare for all, and defending the freedom to vote.

Rep. Thanedar has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, and Sierra Club - Michigan.

Rep. Thanedar’s opponent in this race is Martell Bivings, a Republican who has aligned himself with Donald Trump and his MAGA agenda.

Rep. Shri Thanedar is the most progressive choice in this race.

Tyrone Carter is an incumbent Democrat running for his fourth term to the Michigan House of Representatives in the 1st District. He currently sits on the Criminal Justice; Judiciary; Military, Veterans, and Homeland Security Committees and is the Chair of the Regulatory Reform committee.

​​Carter 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. Carter 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 he was elected to office, Carter spent 25 years with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and volunteered his spare time to community service. He has served on nonprofit boards, mentored high school students, and also works with the AmeriCorps Urban Safety Summer Youth Program at Wayne State University working with the youth of Detroit.

Carter’s priorities include building equity in Michigan’s public education system, fighting to expand access to affordable health care and bring transparency to prescription drug pricing, and sponsoring bills that will hold law enforcement officers and departments accountable. He will fight to support workers’ rights and protect our right to clean air and water by holding polluters accountable.

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

Carter is running against Republican Valerie Whittaker.

Tyrone Carter is the most progressive choice in this race.

Tullio Liberati Jr. is an incumbent Democrat running for his second term to the Michigan House of Representatives in the 2nd District. He previously served as the representative for the 13th District and currently sits on the Economic Development and Small Business and Appropriations committees, chairs the Government Operations Committee, and is majority vice chair on the Regulatory Reform and Joint Committee on Administrative Rules committees.

​​Liberati 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. Liberati 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.

Liberati has lived in Allen Park for nearly 50 years and owns and operates Liberati and Sons Construction. He is the son of a public school educator, giving him a special appreciation for the integral role teachers play in developing successful, thriving communities. Liberati also believes in protecting workers’ rights and is a life-long supporter of unions and organized labor.

Liberati 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, Service Employees International Union - Michigan, and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.

Liberati is running against Republican Ronald Kokinda. Kokinda is against green energy practices in the auto industry, against common sense gun reform, and pushes dangerous disinformation about efforts to be inclusive of LGBTQ+ kids and teach accurate history in schools.

Tullio Liberati Jr. is the most progressive choice in this race.

Alabas Farhat is an incumbent Democrat running for his second term to the Michigan House of Representatives for the 3rd District. He currently serves on the Economic Development and Small Business; Health Policy; Transportation, Mobility, and Infrastructure; two appropriations subcommittees; and is the majority vice chair of the Tax Policy Committee.

​​Farhat 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. Farhat 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.

Farhat discovered his passion for public service as a legislative intern in the State House, working with constituents. The son of immigrants, Farhat has a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health and pursued a Master’s of Public Policy from the University of Michigan. He has been an advocate and organizer with a history of public service working for all levels of government.

Farhat’s priorities include education, infrastructure, and public health. Farhat has detailed plans for addressing the teacher shortage, stabilizing and expanding access to early childhood education centers, and improving public school infrastructure through targeted funding. Farhat will push for sustainable practices as he works to improve infrastructure and fights to safeguard public health through addressing climate change and protecting our air and water. He supports common sense gun violence prevention measures and workers’ rights.

Farhat 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 the Service Employees International Union - Michigan.

Farhat is running against Republican Richard A. Zeile. Zeile pushes dangerous disinformation about the LGBTQ+ community and is against protecting access to reproductive healthcare.

Alabas Farhat is the most progressive choice in this race.

Regina Weiss is an incumbent Democrat running for her third term to the Michigan House of Representatives. She currently represents the 6th District and is running to represent the 5th District, due to redistricting. She currently serves on multiple Appropriations subcommittees for the environment, higher education, and judiciary, as well as chairing the subcommittee on School Aid and Education. Before running for office she was a public school teacher with Detroit Public Schools Community District and served on Oak Park’s City Council.

​​Weiss 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. Weiss 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.

Weiss is running for re-election because she believes educators should be in Lansing shaping education policy and that we need to reinvest in local communities. She supports workers’ rights and believes in creating an economy that works for all, where wages meet the cost of living, housing is affordable, and the wealthy pay their fair share.

She supports protecting reproductive freedom, common sense gun violence prevention measures, and equality for the LGBTQ+ community. Her priorities include fighting to make sure that our public schools are fully funded, holding corporate polluters accountable while investing in renewable energy sources to protect our air, water, and environment. Weiss believes health care is a human right and supports creating a public health care option and reproductive rights.

Weiss 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, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and We the People - Michigan.

Weiss is running against Republican Will Sears.

Regina Weiss is the most progressive choice in this race.

Natalie Price is an incumbent Democrat running for her second term to the Michigan House of Representatives. She currently represents the 5th District and is now running to represent the 6th District, due to redistricting. She currently serves on the Tax Policy committee and various appropriations subcommittees on healthcare and education. Price comes from a long line of strong women and community organizing. She is a former high school teacher and previously served her community as a Berkley city council member.

​​Weiss 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. Weiss 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.

Price 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 affordable healthcare, protecting reproductive freedom, common sense gun violence prevention measures, and fully funding public education. Price will fight to support workers’ rights, ensure equality for the LGBTQ+ community, and protect our air, water, and environment.

Price 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, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and We the People - Michigan.

Price is running against Republican Brent M. Lamkin.

Natalie Price is the most progressive choice in this race.

Tonya Myers Phillips was born and raised in Detroit. She is an attorney and community leader with a lifelong history of service and advocacy under her belt. She studied political science and went on to receive her law degree from the University of Michigan.

Myers Phillips has worked in private practice to represent small businesses and churches, and served as a criminal defense attorney. She has also worked for Michigan Legal Services as a housing attorney, helping vulnerable persons save their homes from foreclosure, and in 2015 she championed Detroit’s first jail diversion program to coordinate community service and wraparound services in place of jail or high fines. She has served on numerous community advocacy campaigns and in 2022 received the Spirit of Detroit award for advocacy for equitable laws and systems for Detroiters.

Myers Phillips is committed to fighting for laws and policies that treat all people with dignity and to eliminating systemic barriers that disparately impact the poor, disenfranchised, and working class. She believes in creating an economy that works for all, where wages meet the cost of living, housing is affordable, and the wealthy pay their fair share. She supports protecting reproductive freedom, fully funding public education, and comprehensive reform for the criminal justice system. Phillips will fight to support workers’ rights and protect our air, water, and environment.

Myers Phillips has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, 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.

Myers Phillips is running against MAGA Republican Barry Altman.

Tonya Myers Phillips 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.

Joe Tate is an incumbent Democrat running for his fourth term to the Michigan House of Representatives. He currently represents the 10th District and is running to represent the 9th District, due to redistricting. Tate is the first Black Speaker of the House.

​​Tate 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. Tate 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.

Tate is the son of a firefighter and public school school teacher. Before serving in the Michigan House, Joe Tate was an all-star football player and captain at Michigan State University, where he graduated with a degree in Public Policy and then played in the NFL. After two years in the NFL, he joined the Marines and served two deployments in Afghanistan. When he was honorably discharged, he came back to Michigan to earn two Master's degrees from the University of Michigan in Business Administration and Science in Environmental Policy and Planning.

Tate believes in creating an economy that works for all, where wages meet the cost of living and housing is affordable. He supports protecting reproductive freedom and passed common sense gun violence prevention measures including safe storage and universal background checks. His priorities include investing in our schools and he has fought for teacher pay raises, reduced class sizes, and expanded pre-k. Tate will fight to support workers’ rights and ensure equality for the LGBTQ+ community.

Tate 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, Service Employees International Union - Michigan, and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.

Tate is running against MAGA Republican Michele Lundgren. Lundgren is facing felony charges for being one of the false Trump electors in 2020 and regularly spreads conspiracy theories about our elections. She is against reproductive freedom and common sense gun violence prevention measures.

Joseph Tate 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.

Erin Byrnes is an incumbent Democrat seeking re-election for her second term to the Michigan House of Representatives for the 15th District. She currently serves on multiple legislative committees including the Elections and Higher Education committees, and serves as chair of the Ethics and Oversight Committee.

​​Byrnes 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. Byrnes 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.

Byrnes is a Dearborn native who worked as a middle school special education teacher in New York City before returning to Michigan to work as an educator at the University of Michigan. Byrnes served as a member of the Dearborn City Council from 2018 to 2023.

Byrnes believes in creating an economy that works for all. She will work to fully fund public education, including expanding literacy support services in public schools. She supports protecting reproductive freedom, common sense gun violence prevention measures, and expanding mental health resources. She will fight to support workers’ rights, ensure equality for the LGBTQ+ community, and protect our air, water, and environment—including better equipping Michigan’s infrastructure for the effects of climate change and ensuring Michigan is a global leader in innovation when it comes to electric vehicles.

Byrnes 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, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and We the People - Michigan.

Byrnes is running against Republican Gary Edward Gardner.

Erin Byrnes is the most progressive choice in this race.

Stephanie Young is an incumbent Democrat running for her third term to the Michigan House of Representatives. Before being elected to office, Young worked for former state representatives, mayoral administrations, and community advocacy organizations. She was also the first executive director of Detroit’s Community Education Commission. Young formerly served as the assistant Democratic caucus whip and is currently on numerous legislative committees including Criminal Justice and Insurance and Financial Services. She is the chair of the committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.

​​Young 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. Young 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.

Young 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. Young’s priorities include affordable child care, and expanding access to trade schools and mental health resources. She will fight to support workers’ rights and protect our air, water, and environment.

Young 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, Service Employees International Union - Michigan, and Sierra Club - Michigan.

Young is running against Republican Brian Duggan.

Stephanie A. Young is the most progressive choice in this race.

Laurie Pohutsky is an incumbent Democrat seeking re-election for her fourth term in the Michigan House of Representatives. She currently serves as Speaker Pro Tempore and serves on various legislative committees including as chair of the Natural Resources, Environmental, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation committee and majority vice chair of the Government Operations committee.

​​Pohutsky 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. Pohutsky 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.

Pohutsky is a graduate of Michigan State University where she volunteered with the Listening Ear Crisis Center, the oldest all-volunteer crisis center in the United States. With experience in food safety, toxicology, and health care, Pohutsky is committed to bringing a scientific perspective to government and advocating for environmental causes.

Pohutsky believes in creating an economy that works for all, where wages meet the cost of living, housing is affordable, and the wealthy pay their fair share. She supports protecting reproductive freedom, common sense gun violence prevention measures, and fully funding public education, including providing teachers with competitive salaries and benefits. She will fight to repair our roads, support workers’ rights, create programs to provide healthcare for seniors, ensure equality for the LGBTQ+ community, and protect our air, water, and environment.

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

Pohutsky is running against Republican Rola Makki.

Laurie Pohutsky is the most progressive choice in this race.

Jason Hoskins is an incumbent Democrat seeking re-election for his second term representing the 18th District for the Michigan House of Representatives. He currently serves on a multitude of legislative committees, including as chair of the Economic Development and Small Business committee.

​​Hoskins 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. Hoskins 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.

Hoskins grew up as the son of two union members, graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor’s in Political Science and a Master’s in Public Administration, and earned a law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy. He has served as vice president for the Michigan Metro-Detroit Branch of the ACLU and worked as a staff member for a state representative and state senator.

Hoskins supports workers’ rights and believes in creating an economy that works for all, where wages meet the cost of living, housing is affordable, and the wealthy pay their fair share. He supports protecting reproductive freedom, common sense gun violence prevention measures, fully funding public education and protecting our air, water, and environment. He will fight to end the school to prison pipeline, eliminating bail systems that prey on the poorest citizens, ensuring LGBTQ+ citizens are equally protected under the law, protecting abortion access, and improving Michigan’s healthcare system by making prescription drugs more affordable, expanding mental health care, and addressing the rise in substance abuse.

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

Hoskins is running against Republican Mordechai Klainberg.

Jason Hoskins is the most progressive choice in this race.

Kelly Breen is running as an incumbent Democrat seeking re-election for her third term to the Michigan House of Representatives for the 21st District. Before becoming a state lawmaker, Breen was an attorney, a community activist, and served on the Novi City Council. Currently, she serves on a variety of legislative committees including as chair of the Judiciary committee.

​​Breen 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. Breen 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.

Breen’s priorities include child care access and affordability, increasing access to health care and mental health care, environmental protection and sustainability, and criminal justice reform. She 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 and fully funding public education, and helped write and pass Michigan’s common sense gun violence prevention laws. She will fight to support workers’ rights, ensure equality for the LGBTQ+ community, and protect our air, water, and environment.

Breen 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, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Service Employees International Union - Michigan, and Sierra Club - Michigan.

Breen is running against Republican Thomas Konesky.

Kelly Breen is the most progressive choice in this race.

Matt Koleszar is an incumbent Democrat running for re-election for his fourth term in the Michigan House of Representatives representing the 22nd District. He serves on the Elections, Higher Education, and Labor legislative committees; and he chairs the Education committee. Koleszar is a graduate of Saginaw Valley State University and obtained his Master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University while working as a social studies teacher at Airport Community School District for 12 years.

​Koleszar 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. Koleszar 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.

Koleszar’s priorities in the legislature include strengthening Michigan education, finding effective solutions to fix the roads, and increasing access to quality health care in Michigan. He believes in creating an economy that works for everyone, where wages meet the cost of living and housing is affordable. He is fighting to properly fund public schools and support small community businesses, and wants to work to protect the environment by fighting for his constituents affected by the Arbor Hills Landfill. He supports protecting reproductive freedom, common sense gun violence prevention measures, and fully funding public education. Koleszar will fight to support workers’ rights, ensure equality for the LGBTQ+ community, and protect our air, water, and environment.

Koleszar 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, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Service Employees International Union - Michigan, and Sierra Club - Michigan.

Matt Koleszar is running against Republican Adam Stathakis who holds right-wing views on the economy and education. Stathakis is anti-reproductive freedom and endorsed by the anti-public education, DeVos-backed organization the Great Lakes Education Project.

Matt Koleszar is the most progressive choice in this race.

Jason Morgan is an incumbent Democrat running for his second term to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent the 23rd District. He serves on a variety of appropriations subcommittees, including as chair of the subcommittee on Military and Veteran Affairs and State Police.

​​Morgan 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. Morgan 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.

Morgan grew up in a small town in Northern Michigan and was the first in his family to graduate from college. He served as a Washtenaw County commissioner for six years and served as the county’s first LGBTQ+ chair. Morgan has a strong history of community service and leadership in a variety of areas, including holding senior staff positions for multiple members of Congress and Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

Morgan’s priorities are equitable funding for K-12 schools, free community college, and improving our infrastructure while protecting our air, water, and climate. He would also fight for affordable and accessible health care, strengthen and partner with our labor unions to improve wages and working conditions, protect the LGBTQ+ community, undo inequitable and racist policies, support common sense gun violence prevention measures, and protect reproductive rights.

Morgan 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, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Sierra Club - Michigan.

Morgan is running against Republican David Stamp.

Jason Morgan is the most progressive choice in this race.

Ranjeev Puri is an incumbent Democrat seeking re-election for his third term in the Michigan House of Representatives. He serves as the House Majority Whip and serves on multiple appropriations subcommittees, including as chair for the subcommittee on Transportation. Before running for office, Puri was a community organizer and worked for President Barack Obama. As the son of immigrants, Puri is an advocate for inclusion, equity, and equality.

​​Puri 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. Puri 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.

Puri believes in creating an economy that works for all, where wages meet the cost of living, and housing is affordable. Puri is fighting for families by pushing policies like paid parental leave, prioritizing public education over for-profit charter schools, and fighting to prevent gun violence. Puri also wants to work on government transparency, ensure health care is accessible and affordable, and create and support policies to keep the Great Lakes protected and our air and water clean. He will fight to support workers’ rights, ensure equality for the LGBTQ+ community, and protect reproductive freedom.

Puri 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, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Service Employees International Union - Michigan, and Sierra Club - Michigan.

Puri is running against Republican Leonard Scott who holds right-wing views on the economy, education, and the environment.

Ranjeev Puri is the most progressive choice in this race.

Peter Herzberg is a Democrat serving the remainder of a partial term representing the 25th District after a special election earlier this year. He is running for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives. Herzberg currently serves on several legislative committees working on transportation, infrastructure, energy, and behavioral health. Before becoming a state lawmaker, Herzberg served on the Westland City Council for nearly a decade, as well as serving in various community organizations.

Herzberg believes in creating an economy that works for all. He supports protecting reproductive freedom, fully funding public education, and expanding access to mental health services. Herzberg will fight to support workers’ rights, ensure equality for the LGBTQ+ community, and protect our air, water, and environment.

Herzberg 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

Herzberg is running against Republican Josh Powell who has said he opposes abortion without exception and is a strong supporter of right-wing conservative principles.

Peter Herzberg is the best choice in this race.

Dylan Wegela is an incumbent Democrat running for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives for his second term representing the 26th District. He currently serves on the Ethics and Oversight; Labor; and Military, Veterans, and Homeland Security legislative committees. Wegela grew up in Southeast Michigan in a working class family and spent nearly a decade working as a teacher, union organizer, and activist. He taught history in South Korea, Arizona, and Michigan.

​​Wegela 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. Wegela 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.

Wegela believes in creating an economy that works for all, where wages meet the cost of living and the wealthy pay their fair share. He will fight to create good-paying union jobs by investing in green energy while enacting polluter pay laws to hold corporations accountable and protect our air and water. He will work to increase education funding, end the teacher shortage, and increase the number of social workers and mental health professionals in schools. Wegela will also advocate for common sense gun violence prevention measures and protect reproductive rights.

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

Wegela is running against Republican James Townsend.

Dylan Wegela is the most progressive choice in this race.

Jaime Churches is an incumbent Democrat running for her second term to the Michigan House of Representatives for the 27th District. She currently serves on numerous legislative committees including Labor; Ethics and Oversight; Energy, Communications, and Technology; and Elections. Churches is also the majority vice chair of the Education Committee.

​​Churches 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. Churches 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.

Churches, the daughter of a nurse and businessman, is a longtime resident of Downriver and was a 5th grade teacher for 10 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in integrated science and elementary education and a master’s degree in educational leadership. Her passion for serving her community and experience as an educator are why she decided to run for office.

Churches believes in creating an economy that works for all, where wages meet the cost of living, housing is affordable, and the wealthy pay their fair share. She supports protecting reproductive freedom, common sense gun violence prevention measures, and access to quality and affordable healthcare. As a former public school teacher, she supports fully funding public education, retaining effective educators, and universal pre-k.

Churches will fight to support workers’ rights, ensure equality for the LGBTQ+ community, and protect our air, water, and environment. Her priorities include investing in infrastructure and planning ahead to ensure our infrastructure will withstand future environmental changes.

Churches 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, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Service Employees International Union - Michigan, Sierra Club - Michigan, and We the People - Michigan.

Churches is running against Republican Rylee Linting, 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.

Jaime Churches is the most progressive choice in this race.

Janise O’Neil Robinson is a Democrat running for election to the Michigan House of Representatives for the 28th District. Raised by a working mother and a dad who had a life-changing injury at a young age, the experience of her family adapting to life with disabilities led her to a career as a special education teacher and advocate for kids in the Taylor public schools.

O’Neil Robinson’s priorities include fully funding public education and providing services that support teachers, students, and families. She has worked for three decades to improve Michigan’s education system, including fighting against Betsy DeVos-led efforts to take money away from our public schools to fund for-profit schools.

O’Neil Robinson believes in creating an economy that works for all, where wages meet the cost of living, housing is affordable, and the wealthy pay their fair share. She supports protecting reproductive freedom, common sense gun violence prevention measures, and funding local infrastructure. O’Neil Robinson will fight to support workers’ rights, ensure equality for the LGBTQ+ community, and protect our air, water, and environment.

O’Neil Robinson 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, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Service Employees International Union - Michigan, Sierra Club - Michigan, and We the People - Michigan.

O’Neil Robinson is running against Republican incumbent Jamie Thompson. Thompson has pushed election conspiracy theories, stood against common sense gun violence prevention legislation, and is against reproductive freedom. Thompson 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.

Janise O’Neil Robinson is the most progressive choice in this race.

Kyle Wright is a Democrat running for election to the Michigan House of Representatives for the 29th District. Wright is a lifelong resident of Taylor, where he worked in nonprofit development and served on the Taylor School District Board of Education as both president and secretary. He holds dual degrees in Public and Nonprofit Administration and Political Science from Central Michigan University.

Wright believes in building a future where every person, regardless of their background or circumstances, has the chance to thrive. His campaign is grounded in the idea that solutions must be both accessible and affordable, designed with the dignity of every individual in mind.

Wright will work to create an economy that works for all, where wages meet the cost of living and housing is affordable. He supports protecting reproductive freedom, common sense gun violence prevention measures, and rebuilding and modernizing Michigan’s infrastructure, including public transportation. He supports fully funding public education, including fair wages for teachers, universal preschool, and accessible college and technical education programs. Wright will fight to support workers’ rights, ensure equality for the LGBTQ+ community, and protect our air, water, and environment.

Wright 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, MI Poder, Service Employees International Union - Michigan, and Sierra Club - Michigan.

Wright is running against Republican incumbent James DeSana. DeSana is against reproductive freedom, against common sense gun violence prevention measures, pushes election conspiracy theories, and holds right-wing views on the economy that prioritize the wealthy instead of everyday Michiganders. DeSana is also endorsed by the anti-reproductive freedom organization Right to Life Michigan.

Kyle Wright is the most progressive choice in this race.

Reggie Miller is an incumbent Democrat running for the Michigan House of Representatives in the 31st District. She is the current representative for 31st District and chairs the Agriculture committee and is also on the Economic Development and Small Business, Health Policy, and Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure committees. Miller is married to her college sweetheart, has two children, and in her spare times enjoys gardening, photography, and travel.

​​Miller 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. Miller 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.

Miller believes in working hard for Michigan families by combating inflation, repealing the retirement tax, working toward paid family leave, supporting teachers and students by increasing school funding, making schools safer, recruiting and retaining teachers, supporting mental health services for children, and funding universal pre-K for all preschool-aged children.

While in office she has voted to repeal anti-union “right to work” legislation, repeal the 1931 abortion ban and pass the Reproductive Health Act, and expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. She has also introduced pro-farmer “right to repair” legislation and legislation to extend the statute of limitations for survivors of sexual assault.

Miller 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, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Service Employees International Union - Michigan, and Sierra Club - Michigan.

Miller is running against Republican Dale Biniecki 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 a Trump supporter who holds views dangerous to the environment. Biniecki is also anti-reproductive freedom, supports the anti-public education Betsy DeVos agenda, and is against common sense gun safety measures.

Reggie Miller is the most progressive choice in this race.

Raphael Washington is a Democrat running for re-election as Wayne County sheriff. Washington is a lifelong resident of Wayne County and has served with the Detroit Police Department for more than two decades. He is very active in the community and serves on multiple community boards. Washington believes law enforcement leaders must be discerning in their decision-making, yet compassionate. His background in law enforcement is wide-ranging, including supervision of incarcerated persons, policy development, and operational efficiency.

Washington is running against Republican T.P. Nykoriak.

Washington is the better choice in this race.

Cathy M. Garrett is a Democrat running for re-election as Wayne County clerk. She has spent her time in office working to modernize county records, implement more accessible voter services, reduce wait times, and improve overall experience to meet the community’s needs. Garrett has also advocated for and worked towards increased transparency in the clerk’s office.

Garrett is running against Libertarian Joseph H. LeBlanc.

Cathy M. Garrett is the best choice in this race.

Bernard J. Youngblood is an incumbent Democrat running for re-election as Wayne County register of deeds.

Youngblood is running against Republican Afaf Ahmad.

Bernard J. Youngblood is the best choice in this race.

Eric Sabree is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for Wayne County treasurer. He is the best choice in this race.

Tim Killeen is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, where he has served since 2007. He has also managed a cooperative grocery store and has served on the boards of the Michigan Sierra Club and Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority. Health care and the environment are among his major priorities as a commissioner.

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

Tim Killeen is the best choice in this race.

Jonathan C. Kinloch is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for his second term to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. Kinloch has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organization: Michigan Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan. Jonathan Kinloch is the best choice for this race.

Martha G. Scott is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. She previously served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives and the Michigan State Senate.

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

Martha G. Scott is the best choice in this race.

Cara A. Clemente is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for her second term to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. She previously served in the Michigan House of Representatives.

Cara A. Clemente is the best choice in this race.

Irma Clark-Coleman is an incumbent Democrat running for re-election to her seventh term on the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, where she has served since 2010. She formerly served in the Michigan State Senate and the Michigan House of Representatives, where she worked to improve educational standards and opportunities for students.

Clark-Coleman is running against Green Party candidate Stephen Boyle.

Irma Clark-Coleman is the best choice in this race.

Monique Baker McCormick is a Democrat running unopposed for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. She is an Army veteran and real estate broker who has a MBA degree. Workers’ rights, neighborhood economic development, education, and the environment are among her priorities. She has also been a strong advocate for civic engagement among youth and through anti-littering campaigns.

Baker McCormick has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organization: Service Employees International Union - Michigan.

Monique Baker McCormick is the best choice in this race.

Alisha Bell is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, where she has served since 2002 when she was elected as the youngest African-American woman to serve on a County Board of Commissioners in the nation. Health care and criminal justice reform are among her priorities.

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

David Knezek is a Democrat running for re-election to the Wayne County Borad of Commissioners. A Marine veteran, Knezek has also served on the staff of Attorney General Dana Nessel and Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Knezek is running against U.S. Taxpayers Party candidate Marc Joseph Sosnowski.

Daid Knezek is the best choice in this race.

Carol Souchock is a Democrat running for election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners to represent the 9th District. She has previously worked in a variety of leadership positions in local governments including the City of Southfield and Macomb County, and most recently she worked as the director of the Plymouth District Library. Souchock is passionate about making sure Wayne County communities are good places to live, work, and play. She will focus on strengthening local business and helping the most vulnerable community members including seniors, veterans, and the economically disadvantaged.

Souchock is running against incumbent Republican Terry A. Marecki.

Carol Souchock is the best choice in this race.

Melissa Daub is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. She is an accountant and volunteers with her son’s Cub Scout pack and Parent Teacher Association. Her platform includes transparency, accountability, supporting unions, and fixing roads.

Melissa Daub is the best choice in this race.

Allen R. Wilson is a Democrat running unopposed for election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioner for the 11th District.

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

Allen R. Wilson is the best choice in this race.

Glenn S. Anderson is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, where he has served since 2016. Anderson previously served in the Michigan State Senate, the Michigan House of Representatives, and the Westland City Council. During his years of service, he has focused on ending bullying in schools, strengthening consumer protection, and government transparency.

Glenn S. Anderson is the best choice in this race.

Sam Baydoun is a Democrat running unopposed for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners.

Sam Baydoun is the best choice in this race.

Alex Garza is an incumbent Democrat running for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. He is a former State Representative and his priorities include supporting small businesses, fully funding public schools, and protecting reproductive freedom.

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

Garza is running against Libertarian Wesley Crouse and U.S. Taxpayers Party candidate Timothy Long.

Alex Garza is the best choice in this race.

Joseph Palamara is an incumbent Democrat running for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, where he has served since 1999. He is a former member of the Michigan State House of Representatives and holds a degree from the Detroit College of Law.

Palamara is running against Libertarian Collin Fitzgerald.

Joseph Palamara is the best choice in this race.