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The Detroit Free Press endorses Jerry Cannon for US Congress! District 1 will be served very well by Jerry. Make sure you vote for Jerry Cannon on November 4.
Michigan 2nd US Congressional District Debate: Dean Vanderstelt and Bill Huizenga
Friday , 17, October 2014 Candidates Leave a commentThis debate took place on Monday, October 13, 2014.
The ABC’s of ACE: Biblical Discipline In Christian School
Friday , 10, October 2014 Nerd Problems, Section 16 7 Comments22 private church schools currently use Accelerated Christian Education in Michigan. Rick Snyder will push forward on school vouchers if he wins another term as Governor. We already know he wants to do this after the leaking of ‘Skunkworks’ in 2013. Dick and Betsy DeVos have spent far too much money on this election to […]
Meet The Candidates: Michigan State House District 109 John Kivela
Sunday , 5, October 2014 Candidates 2 CommentsThe 109th district includes Alger, Luce, a portion of Marquette and Schoolcraft counties. John Kivela of Marquetter currently serves his first term as state house representative. His time in Lansing has been used to benefit the people of the 109th district. Another term of office will allow him to continue that good work and ensure […]
The next state representative for the 107th district, Jim Page, gave an interview with the Petoskey News-Review on September 22.
17 Reasons I Will Be Voting For Mark Schauer And So Should You
Wednesday , 1, October 2014 Candidates 5 CommentsIn the wake of Mark Sleep’s list of 23 reasons not to vote for Rick Snyder, we came up with a list of why you need to get out to the polls November 4 and vote for our next governor, Mark Schauer. When Mark was in government in Lansing and Washington, he voted on many […]
Meet The Candidates: State Representative District #70 James Hoisington
Sunday , 14, September 2014 Candidates Leave a commentJames Hoisington lives in Stanton, Michigan with his wife, Patricia. He is running for state representative for the 70th District, which is made up of Montcalm and a portion of Gratiot counties. Hoisington has been a factory worker, a UAW member and a business owner living in the 70th District. He’s an avid hunter and […]
Another great ad for Jerry Cannon, our next US Representative from the 1st District.
Upcoming Democratic Party Events For Northern Michigan
Wednesday , 3, September 2014 Candidates Leave a commentHere’s a list of events, meet the candidates, and canvasing opportunities coming up in Northern Michigan. Everyone is invited and the candidates would enjoy meeting as many people as possible. Our next Lieutenant Governor, Lisa Brown, will be in Big Rapids on September 5. Everyone is invited to meet her at Cranker’s Brewery at 1:00 […]
Meet The Candidates State House District 101: Tom Stobie
Monday , 25, August 2014 Candidates Leave a commentThe 101st Michigan house district includes the counties of Benzie, Ludington, Manistee, amd Mason. The next person to represent that district will be Tom Stobie. He lives in Benzie County and was the Superintendent of Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools. Stobie served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. When he returned from Southeast Asia he taught […]