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Michigan’s Next Governor Mark Schauer Will Be In Reed City On August 1st
Tuesday , 29, July 2014 Candidates Leave a commentOn Friday, August 1st. Democratic Party Candidate for governor Mark Schauer will be at The Depot in Reed City at 11:30 am. Everyone is welcome to come out and meet Mark.
Meet The Candidates State Legislature District #104: Betsy Coffia and Penny Larcom
Sunday , 27, July 2014 Candidates Leave a commentThe state legislature district with an August 5 primary is District #104, Grand Traverse County. Two candidates are running for this office in the primary, Betsy Coffia and Penny Larcom, both of Traverse City. Betsy grew up in Kalkaska County. She has extensive experience as a reporter and editor for local newspapers. She worked her […]
What The Financials Really Tell Us About Michigan Congressional District #2
Monday , 21, July 2014 Candidates Leave a commentBill Huizenga and Dean Vanderstelt disclosed campaign fund raising to the Federal Election Commission. Huizenga raised nearly a million dollars, while Vanderstelt raised twenty thousand. On the surface, the money may appear to favor Huizenga, but it’s important to pay attention from whom the candidates receive their money. Bill Huizenga is running for a third […]
Meet The Candidates State Senate District #38: Christopher Germain and Chris LaMarche
Sunday , 20, July 2014 Candidates Leave a commentFor the 38th state senate district in the state there are two candidates running as Democrats in the August 5 primary election. They are Chris LaMarche of Gladstone and Christopher Germain of Escanaba. Chris LaMarche has been a Yooper his entire life. Growing up he was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Order […]
Meet the Candidates District #37: Jimmy Schmidt and Dr. Phil Bellfy
Sunday , 13, July 2014 Candidates Leave a commentThe 37th state senate district will have a Democratic primary race on August 5. Two candidates are running to be the Democratic Party nominee. Jimmy Schmidt of Central Lake graduated from Fenton High School in 1964. Business experience includes operating a Black Angus ranch and an apple orchard of 467 apple trees which he planted […]
Fundraiser Announcement For Our Next Governor Mark Schauer
Tuesday , 8, July 2014 Candidates Leave a commentWant To Vote in The Michigan August 5 Primary? Today Is The Last Day To Register!
Monday , 7, July 2014 Candidates, Community Leave a commentThe Michigan primary election is on August 5 and the last day to register to vote for the primary election is today. The primary election not only gives Michigan voters the opportunity to vote for the candidates within the political parties they want to run in the November general election, but this year the August […]
Meet the Candidates State Senate District #35: Glenn Lottie
Sunday , 6, July 2014 Candidates Leave a commentGlenn Lottie is running for State Senator for the 35th district. The 35th district includes Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee, Wexford, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Roscommon, Clare, Osceola, Lake and Mecosta counties. Glenn Lottie is a resident of Brethren. He’s a retired electrical engineer with a BSEE degree . His civic and political experience includes 8 years serving as […]
Meet The Candidates: State Senate District #36 Joe Lukasiewicz
Sunday , 29, June 2014 Candidates 2 CommentsJoe Lukasiewicz is running for Michigan State Senate in the 36th district. This district includes the counties of Presque Isle, Otsego, Montmorency, Alpena, Oscoda, Alcona, Iosco, Arenac, Gladwin, and Midland. He lives n Greenbush in Alcona County. He is a lifelong resident of Northern Michigan, where he lives with is wife. He has four children […]
Republican Standards: Felon On Parole Running For Michigan State Legislature
Saturday , 28, June 2014 Candidates Leave a commentRepublican Jordan D. Haskins is running for Michigan’s 95th state house district which includes the city of Saginaw. Jordan Haskins is also a convicted felon in two states and has a rap sheet that goes back to when he was 15 years old. The Michigan Republican Party says the parolee can run for public office […]