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Check out Jerry Cannon’s new campaign ad. Very nicely done.
Upcoming Democratic Candidate Events in Northern Michgian
Monday , 18, August 2014 Candidates Leave a commentOur candidates are busy getting to know the people they will represent when they win their elections in November. US Congress District 2 candidate Dean Vanderstelt will hold another in his series of “Turn 2 Blue” meet and greet events this Wednesday, August 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Frankie V’s in Wyoming, 1420 […]
Meet The Candidates State House District 102: John Ruggles
Sunday , 17, August 2014 Candidates Leave a commentJohn Ruggles of Remus is the Democratic Party candidate for the 102nd state legislature. He played high school football, worked in tool and die, and the road commission in Lapeer County.. He received a degree from Adrian College. His community work includes Head Start, job training programs and economic development. Through his career he provided […]
Dean Vanderstelt Hosts Turn 2 Blue Networking Event
Monday , 11, August 2014 Candidates Leave a commentMeet The Candidates State House District #106: Robert Kennedy and Scot McKenzie
Monday , 4, August 2014 Candidates Leave a commentTwo Democratic Party candidates are running in the August 5th primary election for the Michigan State House 106th district. Robert Kennedy of Harrisville and Scot McKenzie of Alpena. Scot McKenzie is a longtime resident of Alpena. He graduated from Alpena High School in 1980. McKenzie is a small business owner. He began his consignment shop […]
Meet The Candidates State House District #100: Mark Balcom and William Valko
Sunday , 3, August 2014 Candidates Leave a commentTwo candidates will be squaring off against each other in Tuesday’s primary election for the Democratic Nomication in the 100th district. They are Mark Balcom of Hesperia and William Valko of Luther. Mark Balcom currently lives in Hesperia. He graduated from Hesperia High School in 1977. He then attended Northern Michigan University where he earned […]
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 […]