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Up North Democratic Candidate Events Today and This Weekend
Thursday , 26, June 2014 Candidates, Community Leave a commentDean Vanderstelt will be at White Lake Municipal Marina in Whitehall, Michigan for a “Greet & Grill fund raiser” this afternoon, June 26, 2014, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Minimum donation of $25, and you can purchase a ticket at the location or online Betsy Coffia is holding a volunteer orientation on Saturday, June 28, beginning […]
Meet The Candidates: State Senate District #33 Fred Sprague
Tuesday , 24, June 2014 Candidates Leave a commentIn November the people of the 33rd State Senate District of Michigan, which includes Clare, Isabella, Gratiot, Mecosta and Montcalm Counties will have the opportunity to elect Fred Sprague to represent them in Lansing. Fred doesn’t let raindrops stop him from spending time out campaigning and meeting his constituents. It’s important to get the message […]
Meet The Candidates: State Senate District #34 Cathy Forbes
Sunday , 22, June 2014 Candidates Leave a commentThe 34th State Senate District in Michigan covers the counties of Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo and Oceana. The next state senator representing the people of this district is Democratic Party candidate Cathy Forbes. Cathy is ready to go to Lansing and make the changes the people living in the 34th district want. The issues she’s focusing […]
Meet The Candidates: District #5 Congressman Dan Kildee
Sunday , 15, June 2014 Candidates Leave a commentCongressman Dan Kildee has represented the people of the 5th district since 2013. Already he has made a positive impact on Washington with the people of Michigan in mind. Kildee knows the people he needs to work for are the people who contribute most to the economy and communities in the 5th district – hard […]
@MarkSchauer Ad: Make Michigan’s Economy Work For Everyone
Friday , 13, June 2014 Candidates Leave a commentWhile a couple of businessmen and a state senator battle it out for the Republican nomination in August, one Democrat will face the winner of the Republican primary on November 4. That Democrat is Dr. Jeff Holmes. Dr. Holmes is a lifelong Michigan resident. His family’s arrival to the state can be traced back to […]
Dean Vanderstelt knows the meaning of hard work and leadership. He wants to put his experience and skills to work for West Michigan, which is why he’s announced his candidacy for Michigan’s second congressional district. Vanderstelt grew up in Muskegon. He was raised by a single mother and is the youngest of five children. He […]
Retired Major General Jerry Cannon is the Democratic Party candidate running for U.S Congress in Michigan’s first district. He will be facing incumbent Dan Benisheck, who has held the office since 2011. Jerry Cannon is a retired Marine. He served in Vietnam from 1967 to 1970. In 1977 he joined the Army National Guard and […]