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Tomorrow Michigan goes to the polls to vote in the state primary election. Many Michiganders already voted, thanks to no-reason absentee voting. Donations, endorsements, and campaign events showing support for candidates are critical in informing voters who are running for office. Candidates need this support to win enough votes at the polls. Now that we […]
Election Day is almost here! Only one more day until we can vote for progressive candidates and change things for the better in Northern Michigan and the United States. There are lots of polls out there right now and Up North Progressive is going to ask you to please IGNORE ALL OF THEM. Polls are […]
Something To Think About Today and Tomorrow
Monday , 7, November 2016 Candidates, Elections Leave a commentStill undecided if you’re going to vote or not on Tuesday? One third of our country is literally OK and about half of those are CHOMPING AT THE BIT to vote for a president who literally has to have his Twitter taken away so he won’t post something about Mexicans being able to vote. If […]
Meet the Candidates Michigan State House District 100: Sandy Clarke
Thursday , 28, July 2016 Candidates, Elections, Meet the Candidates 2016 2 CommentsIn November a candidate with real vision to make lives better for all residents living in the 100th state house district will be elected to Michigan’s State Legislature. That candidate is Sandy Clarke. Sandy Clarke of Webber Township in Lake County is an Adjunct Professor of Political Science at West Shore Community College. Clarke earned […]
Polls open at 7:00. You know what to do.
Shut Up Russel Brand! Yes, You Really Do Need To Vote
Wednesday , 15, October 2014 Community Leave a commentEveryone knows that midterm elections have poor turnout in the United States and Michigan is no exception. People don’t feel motivated. The elections are local and state races and sometimes there isn’t much information available about candidates. Your vote still matters. You also need to take some responsibility and learn about local issues and candidates […]