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Federal
Vice President Kamala Harris is running for president and has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to serve as her vice president. Between them, Harris and Walz have a wealth of executive and legislative experience, and both have demonstrated a firm commitment to protecting our freedoms and fighting for a brighter future for all Americans.
Before serving as vice president, Kamala Harris was California’s Attorney General and served in the U.S. Senate. Tim Walz spent 24 years in the US Military before his professional career as a teacher and coach, before serving six terms in Congress and one full term as governor of Minnesota.
Harris and Walz’s vision for America centers on protecting the rights and freedoms of people across the country and fighting back against the attacks MAGA Republicans have launched on abortion access, LGBTQ+ equality, voting rights, and racial justice. They also aim to foster an economic environment where everyone can thrive, not just corporations and the wealthy, protect our environment from corporate polluters, and enact common-sense gun violence prevention laws to make us all safer.
Harris and Walz have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: Clean Water Action, Emgage Action, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and Sierra Club - Michigan.
Vice President Harris’s opponent in this race is former president Donald Trump, a con man whose time in the White House was characterized by chaos, bigotry, and a focus on taking care of himself and his wealthy friends. Trump has selected Ohio Senator J.D. Vance to be his running mate. Vance has limited experience in governing and has followed Trump’s lead in spreading harmful racist, sexist, and anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are the most progressive choices in this race
Vice President Kamala Harris is running for president and has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to serve as her vice president. Between them, Harris and Walz have a wealth of executive and legislative experience, and both have demonstrated a firm commitment to protecting our freedoms and fighting for a brighter future for all Americans.
Before serving as vice president, Kamala Harris was California’s Attorney General and served in the U.S. Senate. Tim Walz spent 24 years in the US Military before his professional career as a teacher and coach, before serving six terms in Congress and one full term as governor of Minnesota.
Harris and Walz’s vision for America centers on protecting the rights and freedoms of people across the country and fighting back against the attacks MAGA Republicans have launched on abortion access, LGBTQ+ equality, voting rights, and racial justice. They also aim to foster an economic environment where everyone can thrive, not just corporations and the wealthy, protect our environment from corporate polluters, and enact common-sense gun violence prevention laws to make us all safer.
Harris and Walz have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: Clean Water Action, Emgage Action, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and Sierra Club - Michigan.
Vice President Harris’s opponent in this race is former president Donald Trump, a con man whose time in the White House was characterized by chaos, bigotry, and a focus on taking care of himself and his wealthy friends. Trump has selected Ohio Senator J.D. Vance to be his running mate. Vance has limited experience in governing and has followed Trump’s lead in spreading harmful racist, sexist, and anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are the most progressive choices in this race
Vice President Kamala Harris is running for president and has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to serve as her vice president. Between them, Harris and Walz have a wealth of executive and legislative experience, and both have demonstrated a firm commitment to protecting our freedoms and fighting for a brighter future for all Americans.
Before serving as vice president, Kamala Harris was California’s Attorney General and served in the U.S. Senate. Tim Walz spent 24 years in the US Military before his professional career as a teacher and coach, before serving six terms in Congress and one full term as governor of Minnesota.
Harris and Walz’s vision for America centers on protecting the rights and freedoms of people across the country and fighting back against the attacks MAGA Republicans have launched on abortion access, LGBTQ+ equality, voting rights, and racial justice. They also aim to foster an economic environment where everyone can thrive, not just corporations and the wealthy, protect our environment from corporate polluters, and enact common-sense gun violence prevention laws to make us all safer.
Harris and Walz have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: Clean Water Action, Emgage Action, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and Sierra Club - Michigan.
Vice President Harris’s opponent in this race is former president Donald Trump, a con man whose time in the White House was characterized by chaos, bigotry, and a focus on taking care of himself and his wealthy friends. Trump has selected Ohio Senator J.D. Vance to be his running mate. Vance has limited experience in governing and has followed Trump’s lead in spreading harmful racist, sexist, and anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are the most progressive choices in this race
Vice President Kamala Harris is running for president and has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to serve as her vice president. Between them, Harris and Walz have a wealth of executive and legislative experience, and both have demonstrated a firm commitment to protecting our freedoms and fighting for a brighter future for all Americans.
Before serving as vice president, Kamala Harris was California’s Attorney General and served in the U.S. Senate. Tim Walz spent 24 years in the US Military before his professional career as a teacher and coach, before serving six terms in Congress and one full term as governor of Minnesota.
Harris and Walz’s vision for America centers on protecting the rights and freedoms of people across the country and fighting back against the attacks MAGA Republicans have launched on abortion access, LGBTQ+ equality, voting rights, and racial justice. They also aim to foster an economic environment where everyone can thrive, not just corporations and the wealthy, protect our environment from corporate polluters, and enact common-sense gun violence prevention laws to make us all safer.
Harris and Walz have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: Clean Water Action, Emgage Action, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and Sierra Club - Michigan.
Vice President Harris’s opponent in this race is former president Donald Trump, a con man whose time in the White House was characterized by chaos, bigotry, and a focus on taking care of himself and his wealthy friends. Trump has selected Ohio Senator J.D. Vance to be his running mate. Vance has limited experience in governing and has followed Trump’s lead in spreading harmful racist, sexist, and anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are the most progressive choices in this race
Vice President Kamala Harris is running for president and has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to serve as her vice president. Between them, Harris and Walz have a wealth of executive and legislative experience, and both have demonstrated a firm commitment to protecting our freedoms and fighting for a brighter future for all Americans.
Before serving as vice president, Kamala Harris was California’s Attorney General and served in the U.S. Senate. Tim Walz spent 24 years in the US Military before his professional career as a teacher and coach, before serving six terms in Congress and one full term as governor of Minnesota.
Harris and Walz’s vision for America centers on protecting the rights and freedoms of people across the country and fighting back against the attacks MAGA Republicans have launched on abortion access, LGBTQ+ equality, voting rights, and racial justice. They also aim to foster an economic environment where everyone can thrive, not just corporations and the wealthy, protect our environment from corporate polluters, and enact common-sense gun violence prevention laws to make us all safer.
Harris and Walz have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: Clean Water Action, Emgage Action, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and Sierra Club - Michigan.
Vice President Harris’s opponent in this race is former president Donald Trump, a con man whose time in the White House was characterized by chaos, bigotry, and a focus on taking care of himself and his wealthy friends. Trump has selected Ohio Senator J.D. Vance to be his running mate. Vance has limited experience in governing and has followed Trump’s lead in spreading harmful racist, sexist, and anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are the most progressive choices in this race
Vice President Kamala Harris is running for president and has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to serve as her vice president. Between them, Harris and Walz have a wealth of executive and legislative experience, and both have demonstrated a firm commitment to protecting our freedoms and fighting for a brighter future for all Americans.
Before serving as vice president, Kamala Harris was California’s Attorney General and served in the U.S. Senate. Tim Walz spent 24 years in the US Military before his professional career as a teacher and coach, before serving six terms in Congress and one full term as governor of Minnesota.
Harris and Walz’s vision for America centers on protecting the rights and freedoms of people across the country and fighting back against the attacks MAGA Republicans have launched on abortion access, LGBTQ+ equality, voting rights, and racial justice. They also aim to foster an economic environment where everyone can thrive, not just corporations and the wealthy, protect our environment from corporate polluters, and enact common-sense gun violence prevention laws to make us all safer.
Harris and Walz have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: Clean Water Action, Emgage Action, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and Sierra Club - Michigan.
Vice President Harris’s opponent in this race is former president Donald Trump, a con man whose time in the White House was characterized by chaos, bigotry, and a focus on taking care of himself and his wealthy friends. Trump has selected Ohio Senator J.D. Vance to be his running mate. Vance has limited experience in governing and has followed Trump’s lead in spreading harmful racist, sexist, and anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are the most progressive choices in this race
Rep. Elissa Slotkin, who has represented Michigan for three terms in Congress as a member of the House of Representatives, is running this year for her first term representing Michigan in the U.S. Senate.
Rep. Slotkin spent much of her career working on national security issues for the federal government. After losing her mother to cancer and witnessing firsthand the way families dealing with a serious illness must also navigate tremendous financial stress, she decided to run for Congress and work toward a more just healthcare system.
In addition to taking on big pharma and insurance companies, Rep. Slotkin’s policy priorities include creating safer communities via gun violence prevention laws, protecting abortion rights, reducing inequality and ensuring all families have what they need to thrive, and defending our democracy and voting rights.
Rep. Slotkin has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Sierra Club - Michigan.
Rep. Slotkin’s opponent is Mike Rogers, a Trump-endorsed candidate who shares many of the former president’s priorities, including harsh, authoritarian immigration and policing policies, criminalizing abortion, and supporting corporations over everyday Americans. Mike Rogers recently moved back to Michigan after living in Florida for years in order to run for the U.S. Senate.
Rep. Elissa Slotkin is the most progressive choice in this race.
Rep. Elissa Slotkin, who has represented Michigan for three terms in Congress as a member of the House of Representatives, is running this year for her first term representing Michigan in the U.S. Senate.
Rep. Slotkin spent much of her career working on national security issues for the federal government. After losing her mother to cancer and witnessing firsthand the way families dealing with a serious illness must also navigate tremendous financial stress, she decided to run for Congress and work toward a more just healthcare system.
In addition to taking on big pharma and insurance companies, Rep. Slotkin’s policy priorities include creating safer communities via gun violence prevention laws, protecting abortion rights, reducing inequality and ensuring all families have what they need to thrive, and defending our democracy and voting rights.
Rep. Slotkin has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Sierra Club - Michigan.
Rep. Slotkin’s opponent is Mike Rogers, a Trump-endorsed candidate who shares many of the former president’s priorities, including harsh, authoritarian immigration and policing policies, criminalizing abortion, and supporting corporations over everyday Americans. Mike Rogers recently moved back to Michigan after living in Florida for years in order to run for the U.S. Senate.
Rep. Elissa Slotkin is the most progressive choice in this race.
Rep. Elissa Slotkin, who has represented Michigan for three terms in Congress as a member of the House of Representatives, is running this year for her first term representing Michigan in the U.S. Senate.
Rep. Slotkin spent much of her career working on national security issues for the federal government. After losing her mother to cancer and witnessing firsthand the way families dealing with a serious illness must also navigate tremendous financial stress, she decided to run for Congress and work toward a more just healthcare system.
In addition to taking on big pharma and insurance companies, Rep. Slotkin’s policy priorities include creating safer communities via gun violence prevention laws, protecting abortion rights, reducing inequality and ensuring all families have what they need to thrive, and defending our democracy and voting rights.
Rep. Slotkin has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Sierra Club - Michigan.
Rep. Slotkin’s opponent is Mike Rogers, a Trump-endorsed candidate who shares many of the former president’s priorities, including harsh, authoritarian immigration and policing policies, criminalizing abortion, and supporting corporations over everyday Americans. Mike Rogers recently moved back to Michigan after living in Florida for years in order to run for the U.S. Senate.
Rep. Elissa Slotkin is the most progressive choice in this race.
Supreme Court
Supreme Court races can be found on the nonpartisan section of your ballot.
Two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court are up for grabs this year, and we recommend incumbent Justice Kyra Harris Bolden for the partial term and Kimberly Ann Thomas for the full term. Both Justice Bolden and Thomas were nominated by the Michigan Democratic Party. Note: The Michigan Supreme Court race is found on the non-partisan section of the ballot.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden and Kimberly Ann Thomas have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Clean Water Action, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
Kimberly Ann Thomas is a law professor at the University of Michigan Law School, where she directs the Juvenile Justice Clinic, representing low-income individuals who otherwise would not have access to legal support. Her deep commitment to justice is rooted in her career teaching future lawyers about ethical practices and fighting for fairness for all. As a candidate for the Michigan Supreme Court, Thomas brings a dedication to integrity, compassion, and reform, particularly for underserved communities.
Her leadership on the bipartisan Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform stands out as a key part of her career. Using a data-driven approach, she championed meaningful reforms to the state’s juvenile justice system, addressing systemic inequities. Kimberly Thomas believes in equal justice and representation for all citizens, regardless of background or financial means. Her experience gives her a vision for a more just Michigan, where everyone has the right to fair representation and access to the courts.
Thomas is running against Andrew Fink, who has a background as Republican state representative and is a candidate aligned with the ultra-conservative Federalist Society, known for backing judges like Amy Coney Barrett and Brett M. Kavanaugh, and the decisions that have led to the reversal of Roe v. Wade. Fink holds extreme views that go beyond reproductive rights. His record includes opposition to marriage equality and protections under the Civil Rights Act of 1968. Fink has also consistently voted against expanding voting rights, including laws aimed at easing voter registration, preventing poll worker intimidation, regulating deceptive political ads, and ensuring election integrity. Fink is endorsed by a huge lineup of Michigan's far-right, conservative lawmakers, including those who pushed conspiracy theories about our elections.
Fink’s stance is sharply contrasted by Thomas, who has fought for inclusive, accessible justice. His resistance to funding measures that would help implement voter-approved amendments expanding early voting and his votes against enhancing the election certification process further illustrate his radical agenda.
Kimberly Ann Thomas is the most progressive choice in the race against Fink for the full term on the court.
Two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court are up for grabs this year, and we recommend incumbent Justice Kyra Harris Bolden for the partial term and Kimberly Ann Thomas for the full term. Both Justice Bolden and Thomas were nominated by the Michigan Democratic Party. Note: The Michigan Supreme Court race is found on the non-partisan section of the ballot.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden and Kimberly Ann Thomas have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Clean Water Action, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
Kimberly Ann Thomas is a law professor at the University of Michigan Law School, where she directs the Juvenile Justice Clinic, representing low-income individuals who otherwise would not have access to legal support. Her deep commitment to justice is rooted in her career teaching future lawyers about ethical practices and fighting for fairness for all. As a candidate for the Michigan Supreme Court, Thomas brings a dedication to integrity, compassion, and reform, particularly for underserved communities.
Her leadership on the bipartisan Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform stands out as a key part of her career. Using a data-driven approach, she championed meaningful reforms to the state’s juvenile justice system, addressing systemic inequities. Kimberly Thomas believes in equal justice and representation for all citizens, regardless of background or financial means. Her experience gives her a vision for a more just Michigan, where everyone has the right to fair representation and access to the courts.
Thomas is running against Andrew Fink, who has a background as Republican state representative and is a candidate aligned with the ultra-conservative Federalist Society, known for backing judges like Amy Coney Barrett and Brett M. Kavanaugh, and the decisions that have led to the reversal of Roe v. Wade. Fink holds extreme views that go beyond reproductive rights. His record includes opposition to marriage equality and protections under the Civil Rights Act of 1968. Fink has also consistently voted against expanding voting rights, including laws aimed at easing voter registration, preventing poll worker intimidation, regulating deceptive political ads, and ensuring election integrity. Fink is endorsed by a huge lineup of Michigan's far-right, conservative lawmakers, including those who pushed conspiracy theories about our elections.
Fink’s stance is sharply contrasted by Thomas, who has fought for inclusive, accessible justice. His resistance to funding measures that would help implement voter-approved amendments expanding early voting and his votes against enhancing the election certification process further illustrate his radical agenda.
Kimberly Ann Thomas is the most progressive choice in the race against Fink for the full term on the court.
Two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court are up for grabs this year, and we recommend incumbent Justice Kyra Harris Bolden for the partial term and Kimberly Ann Thomas for the full term. Both Justice Bolden and Thomas were nominated by the Michigan Democratic Party. Note: The Michigan Supreme Court race is found on the non-partisan section of the ballot.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden and Kimberly Ann Thomas have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Clean Water Action, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
Kimberly Ann Thomas is a law professor at the University of Michigan Law School, where she directs the Juvenile Justice Clinic, representing low-income individuals who otherwise would not have access to legal support. Her deep commitment to justice is rooted in her career teaching future lawyers about ethical practices and fighting for fairness for all. As a candidate for the Michigan Supreme Court, Thomas brings a dedication to integrity, compassion, and reform, particularly for underserved communities.
Her leadership on the bipartisan Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform stands out as a key part of her career. Using a data-driven approach, she championed meaningful reforms to the state’s juvenile justice system, addressing systemic inequities. Kimberly Thomas believes in equal justice and representation for all citizens, regardless of background or financial means. Her experience gives her a vision for a more just Michigan, where everyone has the right to fair representation and access to the courts.
Thomas is running against Andrew Fink, who has a background as Republican state representative and is a candidate aligned with the ultra-conservative Federalist Society, known for backing judges like Amy Coney Barrett and Brett M. Kavanaugh, and the decisions that have led to the reversal of Roe v. Wade. Fink holds extreme views that go beyond reproductive rights. His record includes opposition to marriage equality and protections under the Civil Rights Act of 1968. Fink has also consistently voted against expanding voting rights, including laws aimed at easing voter registration, preventing poll worker intimidation, regulating deceptive political ads, and ensuring election integrity. Fink is endorsed by a huge lineup of Michigan's far-right, conservative lawmakers, including those who pushed conspiracy theories about our elections.
Fink’s stance is sharply contrasted by Thomas, who has fought for inclusive, accessible justice. His resistance to funding measures that would help implement voter-approved amendments expanding early voting and his votes against enhancing the election certification process further illustrate his radical agenda.
Kimberly Ann Thomas is the most progressive choice in the race against Fink for the full term on the court.
Two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court are up for grabs this year, and we recommend incumbent Justice Kyra Harris Bolden for the partial term and Kimberly Ann Thomas for the full term. Both Justice Bolden and Thomas were nominated by the Michigan Democratic Party. Note: The Michigan Supreme Court race is found on the non-partisan section of the ballot.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden and Kimberly Ann Thomas have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Clean Water Action, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden made history as the first Black woman appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, replacing Bridget Mary McCormack. Justice Bolden is committed to protecting equal justice, expanding access to justice, and upholding the rule of law. In her second year on the court, she has authored three majority opinions, including one unanimous decision. Her approach centers on ensuring that all citizens—regardless of their gender, race, or background—receive fair and equal treatment under the law.
Justice Bolden started her career as a criminal defense and civil litigation attorney before being elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where she served two terms. During her tenure, she championed criminal justice reform and passed five bipartisan bills to protect survivors of sexual violence.
Justice Bolden brings a vital perspective to the Michigan Supreme Court through her diverse life experiences and deep engagement with the criminal justice system. As the first Black woman to serve on the state's highest court, she represents a much-needed voice for communities that have been historically marginalized in the legal system. Her background as a criminal defense attorney, civil litigator, and legislator allows her to understand the complexities of law from multiple angles, particularly the disproportionate impacts of the system on vulnerable populations.
Bolden’s opponent, Patrick William O’Grady is the Michigan Republican Party nominee and is endorsed by Donald Trump, whose choice of justices at the federal level led to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. O’Grady is endorsed by far-right, fringe figures such as Ted Nugent and Larry Arnn, the president of Hillsdale College.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden is the most progressive choice in the race against O’Grady to fill a partial term on the court.
Two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court are up for grabs this year, and we recommend incumbent Justice Kyra Harris Bolden for the partial term and Kimberly Ann Thomas for the full term. Both Justice Bolden and Thomas were nominated by the Michigan Democratic Party. Note: The Michigan Supreme Court race is found on the non-partisan section of the ballot.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden and Kimberly Ann Thomas have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Clean Water Action, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden made history as the first Black woman appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, replacing Bridget Mary McCormack. Justice Bolden is committed to protecting equal justice, expanding access to justice, and upholding the rule of law. In her second year on the court, she has authored three majority opinions, including one unanimous decision. Her approach centers on ensuring that all citizens—regardless of their gender, race, or background—receive fair and equal treatment under the law.
Justice Bolden started her career as a criminal defense and civil litigation attorney before being elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where she served two terms. During her tenure, she championed criminal justice reform and passed five bipartisan bills to protect survivors of sexual violence.
Justice Bolden brings a vital perspective to the Michigan Supreme Court through her diverse life experiences and deep engagement with the criminal justice system. As the first Black woman to serve on the state's highest court, she represents a much-needed voice for communities that have been historically marginalized in the legal system. Her background as a criminal defense attorney, civil litigator, and legislator allows her to understand the complexities of law from multiple angles, particularly the disproportionate impacts of the system on vulnerable populations.
Bolden’s opponent, Patrick William O’Grady is the Michigan Republican Party nominee and is endorsed by Donald Trump, whose choice of justices at the federal level led to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. O’Grady is endorsed by far-right, fringe figures such as Ted Nugent and Larry Arnn, the president of Hillsdale College.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden is the most progressive choice in the race against O’Grady to fill a partial term on the court.
Two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court are up for grabs this year, and we recommend incumbent Justice Kyra Harris Bolden for the partial term and Kimberly Ann Thomas for the full term. Both Justice Bolden and Thomas were nominated by the Michigan Democratic Party. Note: The Michigan Supreme Court race is found on the non-partisan section of the ballot.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden and Kimberly Ann Thomas have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Clean Water Action, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan United Action, MI Poder, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden made history as the first Black woman appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, replacing Bridget Mary McCormack. Justice Bolden is committed to protecting equal justice, expanding access to justice, and upholding the rule of law. In her second year on the court, she has authored three majority opinions, including one unanimous decision. Her approach centers on ensuring that all citizens—regardless of their gender, race, or background—receive fair and equal treatment under the law.
Justice Bolden started her career as a criminal defense and civil litigation attorney before being elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where she served two terms. During her tenure, she championed criminal justice reform and passed five bipartisan bills to protect survivors of sexual violence.
Justice Bolden brings a vital perspective to the Michigan Supreme Court through her diverse life experiences and deep engagement with the criminal justice system. As the first Black woman to serve on the state's highest court, she represents a much-needed voice for communities that have been historically marginalized in the legal system. Her background as a criminal defense attorney, civil litigator, and legislator allows her to understand the complexities of law from multiple angles, particularly the disproportionate impacts of the system on vulnerable populations.
Bolden’s opponent, Patrick William O’Grady is the Michigan Republican Party nominee and is endorsed by Donald Trump, whose choice of justices at the federal level led to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. O’Grady is endorsed by far-right, fringe figures such as Ted Nugent and Larry Arnn, the president of Hillsdale College.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden is the most progressive choice in the race against O’Grady to fill a partial term on the court.
5th Congressional District
Libbi Urban is a steelworker, union member, and mother who is running for her first term in Congress to represent the 5th District.
After spending so many years fighting for the rights of herself and her fellow steelworkers, Urban is ready to fight for the rights and freedoms of all Americans as a Congressperson. Her policy priorities include defending reproductive freedom, protecting access to Medicare and Social Security, keeping our air and water clean, and common sense gun violence prevention reforms.
Urban has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association.
Urban’s opponent in this race is Tim Walberg, a MAGA Republican who opposes LGBTQ+ equality, wants to criminalize abortion, and supported Trump’s efforts to overturn legitimate election results in 2020. Walberg is also endorsed by the anti-reproductive freedom organization Right to Life Michigan.
Libbi Urban is the most progressive choice in this race.
Libbi Urban is a steelworker, union member, and mother who is running for her first term in Congress to represent the 5th District.
After spending so many years fighting for the rights of herself and her fellow steelworkers, Urban is ready to fight for the rights and freedoms of all Americans as a Congressperson. Her policy priorities include defending reproductive freedom, protecting access to Medicare and Social Security, keeping our air and water clean, and common sense gun violence prevention reforms.
Urban has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association.
Urban’s opponent in this race is Tim Walberg, a MAGA Republican who opposes LGBTQ+ equality, wants to criminalize abortion, and supported Trump’s efforts to overturn legitimate election results in 2020. Walberg is also endorsed by the anti-reproductive freedom organization Right to Life Michigan.
Libbi Urban is the most progressive choice in this race.
Libbi Urban is a steelworker, union member, and mother who is running for her first term in Congress to represent the 5th District.
After spending so many years fighting for the rights of herself and her fellow steelworkers, Urban is ready to fight for the rights and freedoms of all Americans as a Congressperson. Her policy priorities include defending reproductive freedom, protecting access to Medicare and Social Security, keeping our air and water clean, and common sense gun violence prevention reforms.
Urban has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association.
Urban’s opponent in this race is Tim Walberg, a MAGA Republican who opposes LGBTQ+ equality, wants to criminalize abortion, and supported Trump’s efforts to overturn legitimate election results in 2020. Walberg is also endorsed by the anti-reproductive freedom organization Right to Life Michigan.
Libbi Urban is the most progressive choice in this race.
State House
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below State House races on your ballot.
Representative, 29th District
Kyle Wright is a Democrat running for election to the Michigan House of Representatives for the 29th District. Wright is a lifelong resident of Taylor, where he worked in nonprofit development and served on the Taylor School District Board of Education as both president and secretary. He holds dual degrees in Public and Nonprofit Administration and Political Science from Central Michigan University.
Wright believes in building a future where every person, regardless of their background or circumstances, has the chance to thrive. His campaign is grounded in the idea that solutions must be both accessible and affordable, designed with the dignity of every individual in mind.
Wright will work to create an economy that works for all, where wages meet the cost of living and housing is affordable. He supports protecting reproductive freedom, common sense gun violence prevention measures, and rebuilding and modernizing Michigan’s infrastructure, including public transportation. He supports fully funding public education, including fair wages for teachers, universal preschool, and accessible college and technical education programs. Wright will fight to support workers’ rights, ensure equality for the LGBTQ+ community, and protect our air, water, and environment.
Wright has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Clean Water Action, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, MI Poder, Service Employees International Union - Michigan, and Sierra Club - Michigan.
Wright is running against Republican incumbent James DeSana. DeSana is against reproductive freedom, against common sense gun violence prevention measures, pushes election conspiracy theories, and holds right-wing views on the economy that prioritize the wealthy instead of everyday Michiganders. DeSana is also endorsed by the anti-reproductive freedom organization Right to Life Michigan.
Kyle Wright is the most progressive choice in this race.
Kyle Wright is a Democrat running for election to the Michigan House of Representatives for the 29th District. Wright is a lifelong resident of Taylor, where he worked in nonprofit development and served on the Taylor School District Board of Education as both president and secretary. He holds dual degrees in Public and Nonprofit Administration and Political Science from Central Michigan University.
Wright believes in building a future where every person, regardless of their background or circumstances, has the chance to thrive. His campaign is grounded in the idea that solutions must be both accessible and affordable, designed with the dignity of every individual in mind.
Wright will work to create an economy that works for all, where wages meet the cost of living and housing is affordable. He supports protecting reproductive freedom, common sense gun violence prevention measures, and rebuilding and modernizing Michigan’s infrastructure, including public transportation. He supports fully funding public education, including fair wages for teachers, universal preschool, and accessible college and technical education programs. Wright will fight to support workers’ rights, ensure equality for the LGBTQ+ community, and protect our air, water, and environment.
Wright has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Clean Water Action, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, MI Poder, Service Employees International Union - Michigan, and Sierra Club - Michigan.
Wright is running against Republican incumbent James DeSana. DeSana is against reproductive freedom, against common sense gun violence prevention measures, pushes election conspiracy theories, and holds right-wing views on the economy that prioritize the wealthy instead of everyday Michiganders. DeSana is also endorsed by the anti-reproductive freedom organization Right to Life Michigan.
Kyle Wright is the most progressive choice in this race.
Kyle Wright is a Democrat running for election to the Michigan House of Representatives for the 29th District. Wright is a lifelong resident of Taylor, where he worked in nonprofit development and served on the Taylor School District Board of Education as both president and secretary. He holds dual degrees in Public and Nonprofit Administration and Political Science from Central Michigan University.
Wright believes in building a future where every person, regardless of their background or circumstances, has the chance to thrive. His campaign is grounded in the idea that solutions must be both accessible and affordable, designed with the dignity of every individual in mind.
Wright will work to create an economy that works for all, where wages meet the cost of living and housing is affordable. He supports protecting reproductive freedom, common sense gun violence prevention measures, and rebuilding and modernizing Michigan’s infrastructure, including public transportation. He supports fully funding public education, including fair wages for teachers, universal preschool, and accessible college and technical education programs. Wright will fight to support workers’ rights, ensure equality for the LGBTQ+ community, and protect our air, water, and environment.
Wright has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Clean Water Action, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, MI Poder, Service Employees International Union - Michigan, and Sierra Club - Michigan.
Wright is running against Republican incumbent James DeSana. DeSana is against reproductive freedom, against common sense gun violence prevention measures, pushes election conspiracy theories, and holds right-wing views on the economy that prioritize the wealthy instead of everyday Michiganders. DeSana is also endorsed by the anti-reproductive freedom organization Right to Life Michigan.
Kyle Wright is the most progressive choice in this race.
Representative, 31st District
Reggie Miller is an incumbent Democrat running for the Michigan House of Representatives in the 31st District. She is the current representative for 31st District and chairs the Agriculture committee and is also on the Economic Development and Small Business, Health Policy, and Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure committees. Miller is married to her college sweetheart, has two children, and in her spare times enjoys gardening, photography, and travel.
Miller served in a historic legislative session with a Democratic majority that took major strides forward on key progressive issues. The Democratic majority passed the Reproductive Health Act, ensuring all Michiganders can make their own decisions about how and when to start a family, gave Michigan's kids free school breakfast and lunch and additional funds to support our students, and passed common sense gun violence prevention measures. Putting hard-working Michiganders' first, they also quintupled the Working Families Tax Credit, got rid of the retirement tax, and got rid of so-called "right to work" anti-worker legislation to ensure workers have bargaining power to stand up to greedy corporations. Miller also helped expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act and codify parts of the Affordable Care Act into law that protect LGBTQ+ Michiganders from discrimination in healthcare, housing, and the workplace.
Miller believes in working hard for Michigan families by combating inflation, repealing the retirement tax, working toward paid family leave, supporting teachers and students by increasing school funding, making schools safer, recruiting and retaining teachers, supporting mental health services for children, and funding universal pre-K for all preschool-aged children.
While in office she has voted to repeal anti-union “right to work” legislation, repeal the 1931 abortion ban and pass the Reproductive Health Act, and expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. She has also introduced pro-farmer “right to repair” legislation and legislation to extend the statute of limitations for survivors of sexual assault.
Miller has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Service Employees International Union - Michigan, and Sierra Club - Michigan.
Miller is running against Republican Dale Biniecki who is endorsed by the anti-reproductive freedom organization Right to Life Michigan and the anti-public education, DeVos-backed organization the Great Lakes Education Project.. He is also a Trump supporter who holds views dangerous to the environment. Biniecki is also anti-reproductive freedom, supports the anti-public education Betsy DeVos agenda, and is against common sense gun safety measures.
Reggie Miller is the most progressive choice in this race.
Reggie Miller is an incumbent Democrat running for the Michigan House of Representatives in the 31st District. She is the current representative for 31st District and chairs the Agriculture committee and is also on the Economic Development and Small Business, Health Policy, and Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure committees. Miller is married to her college sweetheart, has two children, and in her spare times enjoys gardening, photography, and travel.
Miller served in a historic legislative session with a Democratic majority that took major strides forward on key progressive issues. The Democratic majority passed the Reproductive Health Act, ensuring all Michiganders can make their own decisions about how and when to start a family, gave Michigan's kids free school breakfast and lunch and additional funds to support our students, and passed common sense gun violence prevention measures. Putting hard-working Michiganders' first, they also quintupled the Working Families Tax Credit, got rid of the retirement tax, and got rid of so-called "right to work" anti-worker legislation to ensure workers have bargaining power to stand up to greedy corporations. Miller also helped expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act and codify parts of the Affordable Care Act into law that protect LGBTQ+ Michiganders from discrimination in healthcare, housing, and the workplace.
Miller believes in working hard for Michigan families by combating inflation, repealing the retirement tax, working toward paid family leave, supporting teachers and students by increasing school funding, making schools safer, recruiting and retaining teachers, supporting mental health services for children, and funding universal pre-K for all preschool-aged children.
While in office she has voted to repeal anti-union “right to work” legislation, repeal the 1931 abortion ban and pass the Reproductive Health Act, and expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. She has also introduced pro-farmer “right to repair” legislation and legislation to extend the statute of limitations for survivors of sexual assault.
Miller has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Service Employees International Union - Michigan, and Sierra Club - Michigan.
Miller is running against Republican Dale Biniecki who is endorsed by the anti-reproductive freedom organization Right to Life Michigan and the anti-public education, DeVos-backed organization the Great Lakes Education Project.. He is also a Trump supporter who holds views dangerous to the environment. Biniecki is also anti-reproductive freedom, supports the anti-public education Betsy DeVos agenda, and is against common sense gun safety measures.
Reggie Miller is the most progressive choice in this race.
Reggie Miller is an incumbent Democrat running for the Michigan House of Representatives in the 31st District. She is the current representative for 31st District and chairs the Agriculture committee and is also on the Economic Development and Small Business, Health Policy, and Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure committees. Miller is married to her college sweetheart, has two children, and in her spare times enjoys gardening, photography, and travel.
Miller served in a historic legislative session with a Democratic majority that took major strides forward on key progressive issues. The Democratic majority passed the Reproductive Health Act, ensuring all Michiganders can make their own decisions about how and when to start a family, gave Michigan's kids free school breakfast and lunch and additional funds to support our students, and passed common sense gun violence prevention measures. Putting hard-working Michiganders' first, they also quintupled the Working Families Tax Credit, got rid of the retirement tax, and got rid of so-called "right to work" anti-worker legislation to ensure workers have bargaining power to stand up to greedy corporations. Miller also helped expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act and codify parts of the Affordable Care Act into law that protect LGBTQ+ Michiganders from discrimination in healthcare, housing, and the workplace.
Miller believes in working hard for Michigan families by combating inflation, repealing the retirement tax, working toward paid family leave, supporting teachers and students by increasing school funding, making schools safer, recruiting and retaining teachers, supporting mental health services for children, and funding universal pre-K for all preschool-aged children.
While in office she has voted to repeal anti-union “right to work” legislation, repeal the 1931 abortion ban and pass the Reproductive Health Act, and expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. She has also introduced pro-farmer “right to repair” legislation and legislation to extend the statute of limitations for survivors of sexual assault.
Miller has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Education Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Service Employees International Union - Michigan, and Sierra Club - Michigan.
Miller is running against Republican Dale Biniecki who is endorsed by the anti-reproductive freedom organization Right to Life Michigan and the anti-public education, DeVos-backed organization the Great Lakes Education Project.. He is also a Trump supporter who holds views dangerous to the environment. Biniecki is also anti-reproductive freedom, supports the anti-public education Betsy DeVos agenda, and is against common sense gun safety measures.
Reggie Miller is the most progressive choice in this race.
Other Statewide
Voters will elect two members of the State Board of Education this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Adam Zemke and Ted Jones as the most progressive candidates in this race.
Adam Zemke is from Ann Arbor and served as a lawmaker in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019. He is an appointed member of the state’s MiSTEM Advisor Council, which works to make Michigan a leader in science, technology, engineering, and math education.
Ted Jones is from Detroit and the senior accountant for talent initiatives at Global Detroit, a nonprofit that works to include immigrants in the economy. Previously he worked as a central office administrator for Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Adam Zemke and Ted Jones have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican candidates in this race are incumbents Tom McMillin and Nikki Snyder, who have served since 2016. Tom McMillin was formerly a representative in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2009 to 2014 where he earned a reputation as one of the more conservative members of the caucus and owns a public accounting firm. As a State Board of Education member, McMillin voted against the resolution the State Board of Education passed earlier this year to bring more transparency and oversight to for-profit charter schools. McMillin and Snyder have both associated with far-right, anti-public schools groups such as FEC United and Moms for Liberty. They have spoken at events where opposition to free school lunches and universal preK school were spoken about as bad policies.
Adam Zemke and Ted Jones are the progressive choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members of the State Board of Education this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Adam Zemke and Ted Jones as the most progressive candidates in this race.
Adam Zemke is from Ann Arbor and served as a lawmaker in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019. He is an appointed member of the state’s MiSTEM Advisor Council, which works to make Michigan a leader in science, technology, engineering, and math education.
Ted Jones is from Detroit and the senior accountant for talent initiatives at Global Detroit, a nonprofit that works to include immigrants in the economy. Previously he worked as a central office administrator for Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Adam Zemke and Ted Jones have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican candidates in this race are incumbents Tom McMillin and Nikki Snyder, who have served since 2016. Tom McMillin was formerly a representative in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2009 to 2014 where he earned a reputation as one of the more conservative members of the caucus and owns a public accounting firm. As a State Board of Education member, McMillin voted against the resolution the State Board of Education passed earlier this year to bring more transparency and oversight to for-profit charter schools. McMillin and Snyder have both associated with far-right, anti-public schools groups such as FEC United and Moms for Liberty. They have spoken at events where opposition to free school lunches and universal preK school were spoken about as bad policies.
Adam Zemke and Ted Jones are the progressive choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members of the State Board of Education this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Adam Zemke and Ted Jones as the most progressive candidates in this race.
Adam Zemke is from Ann Arbor and served as a lawmaker in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019. He is an appointed member of the state’s MiSTEM Advisor Council, which works to make Michigan a leader in science, technology, engineering, and math education.
Ted Jones is from Detroit and the senior accountant for talent initiatives at Global Detroit, a nonprofit that works to include immigrants in the economy. Previously he worked as a central office administrator for Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Adam Zemke and Ted Jones have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican candidates in this race are incumbents Tom McMillin and Nikki Snyder, who have served since 2016. Tom McMillin was formerly a representative in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2009 to 2014 where he earned a reputation as one of the more conservative members of the caucus and owns a public accounting firm. As a State Board of Education member, McMillin voted against the resolution the State Board of Education passed earlier this year to bring more transparency and oversight to for-profit charter schools. McMillin and Snyder have both associated with far-right, anti-public schools groups such as FEC United and Moms for Liberty. They have spoken at events where opposition to free school lunches and universal preK school were spoken about as bad policies.
Adam Zemke and Ted Jones are the progressive choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members of the State Board of Education this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Adam Zemke and Ted Jones as the most progressive candidates in this race.
Adam Zemke is from Ann Arbor and served as a lawmaker in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019. He is an appointed member of the state’s MiSTEM Advisor Council, which works to make Michigan a leader in science, technology, engineering, and math education.
Ted Jones is from Detroit and the senior accountant for talent initiatives at Global Detroit, a nonprofit that works to include immigrants in the economy. Previously he worked as a central office administrator for Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Adam Zemke and Ted Jones have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican candidates in this race are incumbents Tom McMillin and Nikki Snyder, who have served since 2016. Tom McMillin was formerly a representative in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2009 to 2014 where he earned a reputation as one of the more conservative members of the caucus and owns a public accounting firm. As a State Board of Education member, McMillin voted against the resolution the State Board of Education passed earlier this year to bring more transparency and oversight to for-profit charter schools. McMillin and Snyder have both associated with far-right, anti-public schools groups such as FEC United and Moms for Liberty. They have spoken at events where opposition to free school lunches and universal preK school were spoken about as bad policies.
Adam Zemke and Ted Jones are the progressive choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members of the State Board of Education this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Adam Zemke and Ted Jones as the most progressive candidates in this race.
Adam Zemke is from Ann Arbor and served as a lawmaker in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019. He is an appointed member of the state’s MiSTEM Advisor Council, which works to make Michigan a leader in science, technology, engineering, and math education.
Ted Jones is from Detroit and the senior accountant for talent initiatives at Global Detroit, a nonprofit that works to include immigrants in the economy. Previously he worked as a central office administrator for Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Adam Zemke and Ted Jones have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican candidates in this race are incumbents Tom McMillin and Nikki Snyder, who have served since 2016. Tom McMillin was formerly a representative in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2009 to 2014 where he earned a reputation as one of the more conservative members of the caucus and owns a public accounting firm. As a State Board of Education member, McMillin voted against the resolution the State Board of Education passed earlier this year to bring more transparency and oversight to for-profit charter schools. McMillin and Snyder have both associated with far-right, anti-public schools groups such as FEC United and Moms for Liberty. They have spoken at events where opposition to free school lunches and universal preK school were spoken about as bad policies.
Adam Zemke and Ted Jones are the progressive choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members of the State Board of Education this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Adam Zemke and Ted Jones as the most progressive candidates in this race.
Adam Zemke is from Ann Arbor and served as a lawmaker in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019. He is an appointed member of the state’s MiSTEM Advisor Council, which works to make Michigan a leader in science, technology, engineering, and math education.
Ted Jones is from Detroit and the senior accountant for talent initiatives at Global Detroit, a nonprofit that works to include immigrants in the economy. Previously he worked as a central office administrator for Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Adam Zemke and Ted Jones have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican candidates in this race are incumbents Tom McMillin and Nikki Snyder, who have served since 2016. Tom McMillin was formerly a representative in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2009 to 2014 where he earned a reputation as one of the more conservative members of the caucus and owns a public accounting firm. As a State Board of Education member, McMillin voted against the resolution the State Board of Education passed earlier this year to bring more transparency and oversight to for-profit charter schools. McMillin and Snyder have both associated with far-right, anti-public schools groups such as FEC United and Moms for Liberty. They have spoken at events where opposition to free school lunches and universal preK school were spoken about as bad policies.
Adam Zemke and Ted Jones are the progressive choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the University of Michigan Board of Regents this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs as the most progressive candidates in this race.
Denise Ilitch is an incumbent regent running for re-election. The first person in her family to go to college, Ilitch understands the importance of fighting for a quality, affordable education for all. She brings a diverse business experience to the role and she serves on a variety of area nonprofit boards. She will do everything she can to hold the line on tuition, support scholarships, and provide pathways to entry for Michigan’s young people.
Dr. Shauna Ryder Diggs is a former regent who left the Board in 2020. She is a University of Michigan Alumna, having received her M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1994. She served as the first-ever medical director of the Detroit Medical Center Advanced Laser Treatment Center and as a proponent of community engagement, also serves as a member of the Junior League of Detroit and serves on the board of directors of several area nonprofits.
Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan. Ilitch has also been endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Carl Meyers and Sevag Vartanian. Meyers appears to believe that school shootings are caused by video games and is against transgender athletes.
Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs are the progressive choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the University of Michigan Board of Regents this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs as the most progressive candidates in this race.
Denise Ilitch is an incumbent regent running for re-election. The first person in her family to go to college, Ilitch understands the importance of fighting for a quality, affordable education for all. She brings a diverse business experience to the role and she serves on a variety of area nonprofit boards. She will do everything she can to hold the line on tuition, support scholarships, and provide pathways to entry for Michigan’s young people.
Dr. Shauna Ryder Diggs is a former regent who left the Board in 2020. She is a University of Michigan Alumna, having received her M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1994. She served as the first-ever medical director of the Detroit Medical Center Advanced Laser Treatment Center and as a proponent of community engagement, also serves as a member of the Junior League of Detroit and serves on the board of directors of several area nonprofits.
Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan. Ilitch has also been endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Carl Meyers and Sevag Vartanian. Meyers appears to believe that school shootings are caused by video games and is against transgender athletes.
Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs are the progressive choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the University of Michigan Board of Regents this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs as the most progressive candidates in this race.
Denise Ilitch is an incumbent regent running for re-election. The first person in her family to go to college, Ilitch understands the importance of fighting for a quality, affordable education for all. She brings a diverse business experience to the role and she serves on a variety of area nonprofit boards. She will do everything she can to hold the line on tuition, support scholarships, and provide pathways to entry for Michigan’s young people.
Dr. Shauna Ryder Diggs is a former regent who left the Board in 2020. She is a University of Michigan Alumna, having received her M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1994. She served as the first-ever medical director of the Detroit Medical Center Advanced Laser Treatment Center and as a proponent of community engagement, also serves as a member of the Junior League of Detroit and serves on the board of directors of several area nonprofits.
Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan. Ilitch has also been endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Carl Meyers and Sevag Vartanian. Meyers appears to believe that school shootings are caused by video games and is against transgender athletes.
Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs are the progressive choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the University of Michigan Board of Regents this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs as the most progressive candidates in this race.
Denise Ilitch is an incumbent regent running for re-election. The first person in her family to go to college, Ilitch understands the importance of fighting for a quality, affordable education for all. She brings a diverse business experience to the role and she serves on a variety of area nonprofit boards. She will do everything she can to hold the line on tuition, support scholarships, and provide pathways to entry for Michigan’s young people.
Dr. Shauna Ryder Diggs is a former regent who left the Board in 2020. She is a University of Michigan Alumna, having received her M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1994. She served as the first-ever medical director of the Detroit Medical Center Advanced Laser Treatment Center and as a proponent of community engagement, also serves as a member of the Junior League of Detroit and serves on the board of directors of several area nonprofits.
Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan. Ilitch has also been endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Carl Meyers and Sevag Vartanian. Meyers appears to believe that school shootings are caused by video games and is against transgender athletes.
Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs are the progressive choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the University of Michigan Board of Regents this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs as the most progressive candidates in this race.
Denise Ilitch is an incumbent regent running for re-election. The first person in her family to go to college, Ilitch understands the importance of fighting for a quality, affordable education for all. She brings a diverse business experience to the role and she serves on a variety of area nonprofit boards. She will do everything she can to hold the line on tuition, support scholarships, and provide pathways to entry for Michigan’s young people.
Dr. Shauna Ryder Diggs is a former regent who left the Board in 2020. She is a University of Michigan Alumna, having received her M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1994. She served as the first-ever medical director of the Detroit Medical Center Advanced Laser Treatment Center and as a proponent of community engagement, also serves as a member of the Junior League of Detroit and serves on the board of directors of several area nonprofits.
Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan. Ilitch has also been endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Carl Meyers and Sevag Vartanian. Meyers appears to believe that school shootings are caused by video games and is against transgender athletes.
Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs are the progressive choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the University of Michigan Board of Regents this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs as the most progressive candidates in this race.
Denise Ilitch is an incumbent regent running for re-election. The first person in her family to go to college, Ilitch understands the importance of fighting for a quality, affordable education for all. She brings a diverse business experience to the role and she serves on a variety of area nonprofit boards. She will do everything she can to hold the line on tuition, support scholarships, and provide pathways to entry for Michigan’s young people.
Dr. Shauna Ryder Diggs is a former regent who left the Board in 2020. She is a University of Michigan Alumna, having received her M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1994. She served as the first-ever medical director of the Detroit Medical Center Advanced Laser Treatment Center and as a proponent of community engagement, also serves as a member of the Junior League of Detroit and serves on the board of directors of several area nonprofits.
Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan. Ilitch has also been endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Carl Meyers and Sevag Vartanian. Meyers appears to believe that school shootings are caused by video games and is against transgender athletes.
Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder Diggs are the progressive choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth as the most progressive candidates in this race.
Thomas Stallworth has worked as a manager with the Detroit Urban League and a civil servant for the City of Detroit under Mayor Coleman A. Young. He is a former Michigan state representative, having served from 2011 to 2014. He served as a board member in Detroit Public Schools and helped establish the Aisha Schule After School Tutorial Program in Detroit.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook is an MSU Alumna and proud parent of two recent MSU graduates. As a small business owner living in East Lansing, she has helped dozens of nonprofits and Democratic candidates raise the resources needed to improve the lives of Michigan’s citizens. She served for over a decade on the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, served as chair of the Ingham County Board of Canvassers, and founded and served as a member of the Ingham County Women’s Commission for nearly 20 years.
Bahar-Cook’s priorities include improving MSU’s affordability for Michigan families, promoting board civility and cooperation with university groups, and maintaining MSU’s ranking as a premier research institution. She will work to ensure that student workers, staff and faculty are treated with respect and dignity and that community safety is a priority on all levels.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Mike Balow and Julie Maday. In 2020 Maday supported the big lie as a member of the Novi City Council.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth are the progressive choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth as the most progressive candidates in this race.
Thomas Stallworth has worked as a manager with the Detroit Urban League and a civil servant for the City of Detroit under Mayor Coleman A. Young. He is a former Michigan state representative, having served from 2011 to 2014. He served as a board member in Detroit Public Schools and helped establish the Aisha Schule After School Tutorial Program in Detroit.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook is an MSU Alumna and proud parent of two recent MSU graduates. As a small business owner living in East Lansing, she has helped dozens of nonprofits and Democratic candidates raise the resources needed to improve the lives of Michigan’s citizens. She served for over a decade on the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, served as chair of the Ingham County Board of Canvassers, and founded and served as a member of the Ingham County Women’s Commission for nearly 20 years.
Bahar-Cook’s priorities include improving MSU’s affordability for Michigan families, promoting board civility and cooperation with university groups, and maintaining MSU’s ranking as a premier research institution. She will work to ensure that student workers, staff and faculty are treated with respect and dignity and that community safety is a priority on all levels.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Mike Balow and Julie Maday. In 2020 Maday supported the big lie as a member of the Novi City Council.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth are the progressive choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth as the most progressive candidates in this race.
Thomas Stallworth has worked as a manager with the Detroit Urban League and a civil servant for the City of Detroit under Mayor Coleman A. Young. He is a former Michigan state representative, having served from 2011 to 2014. He served as a board member in Detroit Public Schools and helped establish the Aisha Schule After School Tutorial Program in Detroit.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook is an MSU Alumna and proud parent of two recent MSU graduates. As a small business owner living in East Lansing, she has helped dozens of nonprofits and Democratic candidates raise the resources needed to improve the lives of Michigan’s citizens. She served for over a decade on the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, served as chair of the Ingham County Board of Canvassers, and founded and served as a member of the Ingham County Women’s Commission for nearly 20 years.
Bahar-Cook’s priorities include improving MSU’s affordability for Michigan families, promoting board civility and cooperation with university groups, and maintaining MSU’s ranking as a premier research institution. She will work to ensure that student workers, staff and faculty are treated with respect and dignity and that community safety is a priority on all levels.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Mike Balow and Julie Maday. In 2020 Maday supported the big lie as a member of the Novi City Council.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth are the progressive choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth as the most progressive candidates in this race.
Thomas Stallworth has worked as a manager with the Detroit Urban League and a civil servant for the City of Detroit under Mayor Coleman A. Young. He is a former Michigan state representative, having served from 2011 to 2014. He served as a board member in Detroit Public Schools and helped establish the Aisha Schule After School Tutorial Program in Detroit.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook is an MSU Alumna and proud parent of two recent MSU graduates. As a small business owner living in East Lansing, she has helped dozens of nonprofits and Democratic candidates raise the resources needed to improve the lives of Michigan’s citizens. She served for over a decade on the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, served as chair of the Ingham County Board of Canvassers, and founded and served as a member of the Ingham County Women’s Commission for nearly 20 years.
Bahar-Cook’s priorities include improving MSU’s affordability for Michigan families, promoting board civility and cooperation with university groups, and maintaining MSU’s ranking as a premier research institution. She will work to ensure that student workers, staff and faculty are treated with respect and dignity and that community safety is a priority on all levels.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Mike Balow and Julie Maday. In 2020 Maday supported the big lie as a member of the Novi City Council.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth are the progressive choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth as the most progressive candidates in this race.
Thomas Stallworth has worked as a manager with the Detroit Urban League and a civil servant for the City of Detroit under Mayor Coleman A. Young. He is a former Michigan state representative, having served from 2011 to 2014. He served as a board member in Detroit Public Schools and helped establish the Aisha Schule After School Tutorial Program in Detroit.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook is an MSU Alumna and proud parent of two recent MSU graduates. As a small business owner living in East Lansing, she has helped dozens of nonprofits and Democratic candidates raise the resources needed to improve the lives of Michigan’s citizens. She served for over a decade on the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, served as chair of the Ingham County Board of Canvassers, and founded and served as a member of the Ingham County Women’s Commission for nearly 20 years.
Bahar-Cook’s priorities include improving MSU’s affordability for Michigan families, promoting board civility and cooperation with university groups, and maintaining MSU’s ranking as a premier research institution. She will work to ensure that student workers, staff and faculty are treated with respect and dignity and that community safety is a priority on all levels.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Mike Balow and Julie Maday. In 2020 Maday supported the big lie as a member of the Novi City Council.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth are the progressive choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth as the most progressive candidates in this race.
Thomas Stallworth has worked as a manager with the Detroit Urban League and a civil servant for the City of Detroit under Mayor Coleman A. Young. He is a former Michigan state representative, having served from 2011 to 2014. He served as a board member in Detroit Public Schools and helped establish the Aisha Schule After School Tutorial Program in Detroit.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook is an MSU Alumna and proud parent of two recent MSU graduates. As a small business owner living in East Lansing, she has helped dozens of nonprofits and Democratic candidates raise the resources needed to improve the lives of Michigan’s citizens. She served for over a decade on the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, served as chair of the Ingham County Board of Canvassers, and founded and served as a member of the Ingham County Women’s Commission for nearly 20 years.
Bahar-Cook’s priorities include improving MSU’s affordability for Michigan families, promoting board civility and cooperation with university groups, and maintaining MSU’s ranking as a premier research institution. She will work to ensure that student workers, staff and faculty are treated with respect and dignity and that community safety is a priority on all levels.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Mike Balow and Julie Maday. In 2020 Maday supported the big lie as a member of the Novi City Council.
Rebecca Bahar-Cook and Thomas Stallworth are the progressive choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the Wayne State University Board of Governors this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Rasha Demashkie and Mark Gaffney as the most progressive candidates in this race.
Rasha Demashkie has served as commissioner and vice chair of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, served on the Port Huron Area School District board of trustees, the executive board of the Arab Community Center for Economics and Social Services, and the St. Clair County Community Foundation.
Rasha Demashkie is focused on student success and providing a wide range of experiences that promote their growth; providing a diverse education experience that is affordable and accessible; and offering quality, exciting, cutting edge learning with real life experiences. She will work to prepare students for meaningful employment and help them flourish in the future workforce, and she will support top quality engaged staff who are dedicated to the success and growth of their students.
Mark Gaffney is an incumbent who took office in 2017 and is running for re-election. Gaffney is recently retired from Teamsters Local Union #214, the largest Teamsters Local in Michigan. He was previously elected three times to serve as the president of the Michigan AFL-CIO, becoming one of the leading political, legislative, and labor figures in the state. He has extensive expertise in workforce issues and labor relations.
Rasha Demashkieh and Mark Gaffney have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Michael Busuito and Sunny Reddy. In June of 2023 when the Wayne State Board of Governors was voting on the new Center for Gender and Sexuality, Bustito made comments about how the LGBTQ+ community is out of control and they have psychiatric issues. Reddy is against DEI and trans athletes.
Rasha Demashkieh and Mark Gaffney are the progressive choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the Wayne State University Board of Governors this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Rasha Demashkie and Mark Gaffney as the most progressive candidates in this race.
Rasha Demashkie has served as commissioner and vice chair of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, served on the Port Huron Area School District board of trustees, the executive board of the Arab Community Center for Economics and Social Services, and the St. Clair County Community Foundation.
Rasha Demashkie is focused on student success and providing a wide range of experiences that promote their growth; providing a diverse education experience that is affordable and accessible; and offering quality, exciting, cutting edge learning with real life experiences. She will work to prepare students for meaningful employment and help them flourish in the future workforce, and she will support top quality engaged staff who are dedicated to the success and growth of their students.
Mark Gaffney is an incumbent who took office in 2017 and is running for re-election. Gaffney is recently retired from Teamsters Local Union #214, the largest Teamsters Local in Michigan. He was previously elected three times to serve as the president of the Michigan AFL-CIO, becoming one of the leading political, legislative, and labor figures in the state. He has extensive expertise in workforce issues and labor relations.
Rasha Demashkieh and Mark Gaffney have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Michael Busuito and Sunny Reddy. In June of 2023 when the Wayne State Board of Governors was voting on the new Center for Gender and Sexuality, Bustito made comments about how the LGBTQ+ community is out of control and they have psychiatric issues. Reddy is against DEI and trans athletes.
Rasha Demashkieh and Mark Gaffney are the progressive choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the Wayne State University Board of Governors this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Rasha Demashkie and Mark Gaffney as the most progressive candidates in this race.
Rasha Demashkie has served as commissioner and vice chair of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, served on the Port Huron Area School District board of trustees, the executive board of the Arab Community Center for Economics and Social Services, and the St. Clair County Community Foundation.
Rasha Demashkie is focused on student success and providing a wide range of experiences that promote their growth; providing a diverse education experience that is affordable and accessible; and offering quality, exciting, cutting edge learning with real life experiences. She will work to prepare students for meaningful employment and help them flourish in the future workforce, and she will support top quality engaged staff who are dedicated to the success and growth of their students.
Mark Gaffney is an incumbent who took office in 2017 and is running for re-election. Gaffney is recently retired from Teamsters Local Union #214, the largest Teamsters Local in Michigan. He was previously elected three times to serve as the president of the Michigan AFL-CIO, becoming one of the leading political, legislative, and labor figures in the state. He has extensive expertise in workforce issues and labor relations.
Rasha Demashkieh and Mark Gaffney have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Michael Busuito and Sunny Reddy. In June of 2023 when the Wayne State Board of Governors was voting on the new Center for Gender and Sexuality, Bustito made comments about how the LGBTQ+ community is out of control and they have psychiatric issues. Reddy is against DEI and trans athletes.
Rasha Demashkieh and Mark Gaffney are the progressive choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the Wayne State University Board of Governors this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Rasha Demashkie and Mark Gaffney as the most progressive candidates in this race.
Rasha Demashkie has served as commissioner and vice chair of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, served on the Port Huron Area School District board of trustees, the executive board of the Arab Community Center for Economics and Social Services, and the St. Clair County Community Foundation.
Rasha Demashkie is focused on student success and providing a wide range of experiences that promote their growth; providing a diverse education experience that is affordable and accessible; and offering quality, exciting, cutting edge learning with real life experiences. She will work to prepare students for meaningful employment and help them flourish in the future workforce, and she will support top quality engaged staff who are dedicated to the success and growth of their students.
Mark Gaffney is an incumbent who took office in 2017 and is running for re-election. Gaffney is recently retired from Teamsters Local Union #214, the largest Teamsters Local in Michigan. He was previously elected three times to serve as the president of the Michigan AFL-CIO, becoming one of the leading political, legislative, and labor figures in the state. He has extensive expertise in workforce issues and labor relations.
Rasha Demashkieh and Mark Gaffney have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Michael Busuito and Sunny Reddy. In June of 2023 when the Wayne State Board of Governors was voting on the new Center for Gender and Sexuality, Bustito made comments about how the LGBTQ+ community is out of control and they have psychiatric issues. Reddy is against DEI and trans athletes.
Rasha Demashkieh and Mark Gaffney are the progressive choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the Wayne State University Board of Governors this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Rasha Demashkie and Mark Gaffney as the most progressive candidates in this race.
Rasha Demashkie has served as commissioner and vice chair of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, served on the Port Huron Area School District board of trustees, the executive board of the Arab Community Center for Economics and Social Services, and the St. Clair County Community Foundation.
Rasha Demashkie is focused on student success and providing a wide range of experiences that promote their growth; providing a diverse education experience that is affordable and accessible; and offering quality, exciting, cutting edge learning with real life experiences. She will work to prepare students for meaningful employment and help them flourish in the future workforce, and she will support top quality engaged staff who are dedicated to the success and growth of their students.
Mark Gaffney is an incumbent who took office in 2017 and is running for re-election. Gaffney is recently retired from Teamsters Local Union #214, the largest Teamsters Local in Michigan. He was previously elected three times to serve as the president of the Michigan AFL-CIO, becoming one of the leading political, legislative, and labor figures in the state. He has extensive expertise in workforce issues and labor relations.
Rasha Demashkieh and Mark Gaffney have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Michael Busuito and Sunny Reddy. In June of 2023 when the Wayne State Board of Governors was voting on the new Center for Gender and Sexuality, Bustito made comments about how the LGBTQ+ community is out of control and they have psychiatric issues. Reddy is against DEI and trans athletes.
Rasha Demashkieh and Mark Gaffney are the progressive choices in this race.
Voters will elect two members to the Wayne State University Board of Governors this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Rasha Demashkie and Mark Gaffney as the most progressive candidates in this race.
Rasha Demashkie has served as commissioner and vice chair of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, served on the Port Huron Area School District board of trustees, the executive board of the Arab Community Center for Economics and Social Services, and the St. Clair County Community Foundation.
Rasha Demashkie is focused on student success and providing a wide range of experiences that promote their growth; providing a diverse education experience that is affordable and accessible; and offering quality, exciting, cutting edge learning with real life experiences. She will work to prepare students for meaningful employment and help them flourish in the future workforce, and she will support top quality engaged staff who are dedicated to the success and growth of their students.
Mark Gaffney is an incumbent who took office in 2017 and is running for re-election. Gaffney is recently retired from Teamsters Local Union #214, the largest Teamsters Local in Michigan. He was previously elected three times to serve as the president of the Michigan AFL-CIO, becoming one of the leading political, legislative, and labor figures in the state. He has extensive expertise in workforce issues and labor relations.
Rasha Demashkieh and Mark Gaffney have been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
The two Republican choices for this race are Michael Busuito and Sunny Reddy. In June of 2023 when the Wayne State Board of Governors was voting on the new Center for Gender and Sexuality, Bustito made comments about how the LGBTQ+ community is out of control and they have psychiatric issues. Reddy is against DEI and trans athletes.
Rasha Demashkieh and Mark Gaffney are the progressive choices in this race.
Wayne County
Raphael Washington is a Democrat running for re-election as Wayne County sheriff. Washington is a lifelong resident of Wayne County and has served with the Detroit Police Department for more than two decades. He is very active in the community and serves on multiple community boards. Washington believes law enforcement leaders must be discerning in their decision-making, yet compassionate. His background in law enforcement is wide-ranging, including supervision of incarcerated persons, policy development, and operational efficiency.
Washington is running against Republican T.P. Nykoriak.
Washington is the better choice in this race.
Raphael Washington is a Democrat running for re-election as Wayne County sheriff. Washington is a lifelong resident of Wayne County and has served with the Detroit Police Department for more than two decades. He is very active in the community and serves on multiple community boards. Washington believes law enforcement leaders must be discerning in their decision-making, yet compassionate. His background in law enforcement is wide-ranging, including supervision of incarcerated persons, policy development, and operational efficiency.
Washington is running against Republican T.P. Nykoriak.
Washington is the better choice in this race.
Raphael Washington is a Democrat running for re-election as Wayne County sheriff. Washington is a lifelong resident of Wayne County and has served with the Detroit Police Department for more than two decades. He is very active in the community and serves on multiple community boards. Washington believes law enforcement leaders must be discerning in their decision-making, yet compassionate. His background in law enforcement is wide-ranging, including supervision of incarcerated persons, policy development, and operational efficiency.
Washington is running against Republican T.P. Nykoriak.
Washington is the better choice in this race.
Cathy M. Garrett is a Democrat running for re-election as Wayne County clerk. She has spent her time in office working to modernize county records, implement more accessible voter services, reduce wait times, and improve overall experience to meet the community’s needs. Garrett has also advocated for and worked towards increased transparency in the clerk’s office.
Garrett is running against Libertarian Joseph H. LeBlanc.
Cathy M. Garrett is the best choice in this race.
Cathy M. Garrett is a Democrat running for re-election as Wayne County clerk. She has spent her time in office working to modernize county records, implement more accessible voter services, reduce wait times, and improve overall experience to meet the community’s needs. Garrett has also advocated for and worked towards increased transparency in the clerk’s office.
Garrett is running against Libertarian Joseph H. LeBlanc.
Cathy M. Garrett is the best choice in this race.
Cathy M. Garrett is a Democrat running for re-election as Wayne County clerk. She has spent her time in office working to modernize county records, implement more accessible voter services, reduce wait times, and improve overall experience to meet the community’s needs. Garrett has also advocated for and worked towards increased transparency in the clerk’s office.
Garrett is running against Libertarian Joseph H. LeBlanc.
Cathy M. Garrett is the best choice in this race.
Bernard J. Youngblood is an incumbent Democrat running for re-election as Wayne County register of deeds.
Youngblood is running against Republican Afaf Ahmad.
Bernard J. Youngblood is the best choice in this race.
Bernard J. Youngblood is an incumbent Democrat running for re-election as Wayne County register of deeds.
Youngblood is running against Republican Afaf Ahmad.
Bernard J. Youngblood is the best choice in this race.
Bernard J. Youngblood is an incumbent Democrat running for re-election as Wayne County register of deeds.
Youngblood is running against Republican Afaf Ahmad.
Bernard J. Youngblood is the best choice in this race.
Eric Sabree is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for Wayne County treasurer. He is the best choice in this race.
Eric Sabree is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for Wayne County treasurer. He is the best choice in this race.
Eric Sabree is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for Wayne County treasurer. He is the best choice in this race.
County Commission
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below county district races on your ballot.
Wayne County, District 1 County Commission
Tim Killeen is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, where he has served since 2007. He has also managed a cooperative grocery store and has served on the boards of the Michigan Sierra Club and Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority. Health care and the environment are among his major priorities as a commissioner.
Killeen has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: Sierra Club - Michigan and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
Tim Killeen is the best choice in this race.
Tim Killeen is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, where he has served since 2007. He has also managed a cooperative grocery store and has served on the boards of the Michigan Sierra Club and Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority. Health care and the environment are among his major priorities as a commissioner.
Killeen has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: Sierra Club - Michigan and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
Tim Killeen is the best choice in this race.
Tim Killeen is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, where he has served since 2007. He has also managed a cooperative grocery store and has served on the boards of the Michigan Sierra Club and Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority. Health care and the environment are among his major priorities as a commissioner.
Killeen has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: Sierra Club - Michigan and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
Tim Killeen is the best choice in this race.
Wayne County, District 2 County Commission
Jonathan C. Kinloch is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for his second term to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. Kinloch has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organization: Michigan Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan. Jonathan Kinloch is the best choice for this race.
Jonathan C. Kinloch is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for his second term to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. Kinloch has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organization: Michigan Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan. Jonathan Kinloch is the best choice for this race.
Jonathan C. Kinloch is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for his second term to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. Kinloch has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organization: Michigan Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan. Jonathan Kinloch is the best choice for this race.
Wayne County, District 3 County Commission
Martha G. Scott is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. She previously served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives and the Michigan State Senate.
Scott has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organization: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
Martha G. Scott is the best choice in this race.
Martha G. Scott is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. She previously served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives and the Michigan State Senate.
Scott has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organization: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
Martha G. Scott is the best choice in this race.
Martha G. Scott is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. She previously served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives and the Michigan State Senate.
Scott has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organization: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
Martha G. Scott is the best choice in this race.
Wayne County, District 4 County Commission
Cara A. Clemente is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for her second term to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. She previously served in the Michigan House of Representatives.
Cara A. Clemente is the best choice in this race.
Cara A. Clemente is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for her second term to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. She previously served in the Michigan House of Representatives.
Cara A. Clemente is the best choice in this race.
Cara A. Clemente is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for her second term to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. She previously served in the Michigan House of Representatives.
Cara A. Clemente is the best choice in this race.
Wayne County, District 5 County Commission
Irma Clark-Coleman is an incumbent Democrat running for re-election to her seventh term on the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, where she has served since 2010. She formerly served in the Michigan State Senate and the Michigan House of Representatives, where she worked to improve educational standards and opportunities for students.
Clark-Coleman is running against Green Party candidate Stephen Boyle.
Irma Clark-Coleman is the best choice in this race.
Irma Clark-Coleman is an incumbent Democrat running for re-election to her seventh term on the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, where she has served since 2010. She formerly served in the Michigan State Senate and the Michigan House of Representatives, where she worked to improve educational standards and opportunities for students.
Clark-Coleman is running against Green Party candidate Stephen Boyle.
Irma Clark-Coleman is the best choice in this race.
Irma Clark-Coleman is an incumbent Democrat running for re-election to her seventh term on the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, where she has served since 2010. She formerly served in the Michigan State Senate and the Michigan House of Representatives, where she worked to improve educational standards and opportunities for students.
Clark-Coleman is running against Green Party candidate Stephen Boyle.
Irma Clark-Coleman is the best choice in this race.
Wayne County, District 6 County Commission
Monique Baker McCormick is a Democrat running unopposed for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. She is an Army veteran and real estate broker who has a MBA degree. Workers’ rights, neighborhood economic development, education, and the environment are among her priorities. She has also been a strong advocate for civic engagement among youth and through anti-littering campaigns.
Baker McCormick has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organization: Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
Monique Baker McCormick is the best choice in this race.
Monique Baker McCormick is a Democrat running unopposed for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. She is an Army veteran and real estate broker who has a MBA degree. Workers’ rights, neighborhood economic development, education, and the environment are among her priorities. She has also been a strong advocate for civic engagement among youth and through anti-littering campaigns.
Baker McCormick has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organization: Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
Monique Baker McCormick is the best choice in this race.
Monique Baker McCormick is a Democrat running unopposed for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. She is an Army veteran and real estate broker who has a MBA degree. Workers’ rights, neighborhood economic development, education, and the environment are among her priorities. She has also been a strong advocate for civic engagement among youth and through anti-littering campaigns.
Baker McCormick has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organization: Service Employees International Union - Michigan.
Monique Baker McCormick is the best choice in this race.
Wayne County, District 7 County Commission
Alisha Bell is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, where she has served since 2002 when she was elected as the youngest African-American woman to serve on a County Board of Commissioners in the nation. Health care and criminal justice reform are among her priorities.
Bell is running unopposed and is the best choice in this race.
Alisha Bell is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, where she has served since 2002 when she was elected as the youngest African-American woman to serve on a County Board of Commissioners in the nation. Health care and criminal justice reform are among her priorities.
Bell is running unopposed and is the best choice in this race.
Alisha Bell is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, where she has served since 2002 when she was elected as the youngest African-American woman to serve on a County Board of Commissioners in the nation. Health care and criminal justice reform are among her priorities.
Bell is running unopposed and is the best choice in this race.
Wayne County, District 8 County Commission
David Knezek is a Democrat running for re-election to the Wayne County Borad of Commissioners. A Marine veteran, Knezek has also served on the staff of Attorney General Dana Nessel and Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Knezek is running against U.S. Taxpayers Party candidate Marc Joseph Sosnowski.
Daid Knezek is the best choice in this race.
David Knezek is a Democrat running for re-election to the Wayne County Borad of Commissioners. A Marine veteran, Knezek has also served on the staff of Attorney General Dana Nessel and Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Knezek is running against U.S. Taxpayers Party candidate Marc Joseph Sosnowski.
Daid Knezek is the best choice in this race.
David Knezek is a Democrat running for re-election to the Wayne County Borad of Commissioners. A Marine veteran, Knezek has also served on the staff of Attorney General Dana Nessel and Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Knezek is running against U.S. Taxpayers Party candidate Marc Joseph Sosnowski.
Daid Knezek is the best choice in this race.
Wayne County, District 9 County Commission
Carol Souchock is a Democrat running for election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners to represent the 9th District. She has previously worked in a variety of leadership positions in local governments including the City of Southfield and Macomb County, and most recently she worked as the director of the Plymouth District Library. Souchock is passionate about making sure Wayne County communities are good places to live, work, and play. She will focus on strengthening local business and helping the most vulnerable community members including seniors, veterans, and the economically disadvantaged.
Souchock is running against incumbent Republican Terry A. Marecki.
Carol Souchock is the best choice in this race.
Carol Souchock is a Democrat running for election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners to represent the 9th District. She has previously worked in a variety of leadership positions in local governments including the City of Southfield and Macomb County, and most recently she worked as the director of the Plymouth District Library. Souchock is passionate about making sure Wayne County communities are good places to live, work, and play. She will focus on strengthening local business and helping the most vulnerable community members including seniors, veterans, and the economically disadvantaged.
Souchock is running against incumbent Republican Terry A. Marecki.
Carol Souchock is the best choice in this race.
Carol Souchock is a Democrat running for election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners to represent the 9th District. She has previously worked in a variety of leadership positions in local governments including the City of Southfield and Macomb County, and most recently she worked as the director of the Plymouth District Library. Souchock is passionate about making sure Wayne County communities are good places to live, work, and play. She will focus on strengthening local business and helping the most vulnerable community members including seniors, veterans, and the economically disadvantaged.
Souchock is running against incumbent Republican Terry A. Marecki.
Carol Souchock is the best choice in this race.
Wayne County, District 10 County Commission
Melissa Daub is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. She is an accountant and volunteers with her son’s Cub Scout pack and Parent Teacher Association. Her platform includes transparency, accountability, supporting unions, and fixing roads.
Melissa Daub is the best choice in this race.
Melissa Daub is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. She is an accountant and volunteers with her son’s Cub Scout pack and Parent Teacher Association. Her platform includes transparency, accountability, supporting unions, and fixing roads.
Melissa Daub is the best choice in this race.
Melissa Daub is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. She is an accountant and volunteers with her son’s Cub Scout pack and Parent Teacher Association. Her platform includes transparency, accountability, supporting unions, and fixing roads.
Melissa Daub is the best choice in this race.
Wayne County, District 11 County Commission
Allen R. Wilson is a Democrat running unopposed for election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioner for the 11th District.
Wilson has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organization: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
Allen R. Wilson is the best choice in this race.
Allen R. Wilson is a Democrat running unopposed for election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioner for the 11th District.
Wilson has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organization: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
Allen R. Wilson is the best choice in this race.
Allen R. Wilson is a Democrat running unopposed for election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioner for the 11th District.
Wilson has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organization: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
Allen R. Wilson is the best choice in this race.
Wayne County, District 12 County Commission
Glenn S. Anderson is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, where he has served since 2016. Anderson previously served in the Michigan State Senate, the Michigan House of Representatives, and the Westland City Council. During his years of service, he has focused on ending bullying in schools, strengthening consumer protection, and government transparency.
Glenn S. Anderson is the best choice in this race.
Glenn S. Anderson is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, where he has served since 2016. Anderson previously served in the Michigan State Senate, the Michigan House of Representatives, and the Westland City Council. During his years of service, he has focused on ending bullying in schools, strengthening consumer protection, and government transparency.
Glenn S. Anderson is the best choice in this race.
Glenn S. Anderson is an incumbent Democrat running unopposed for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, where he has served since 2016. Anderson previously served in the Michigan State Senate, the Michigan House of Representatives, and the Westland City Council. During his years of service, he has focused on ending bullying in schools, strengthening consumer protection, and government transparency.
Glenn S. Anderson is the best choice in this race.
Wayne County, District 13 County Commission
Sam Baydoun is a Democrat running unopposed for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners.
Sam Baydoun is the best choice in this race.
Sam Baydoun is a Democrat running unopposed for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners.
Sam Baydoun is the best choice in this race.
Sam Baydoun is a Democrat running unopposed for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners.
Sam Baydoun is the best choice in this race.
Wayne County, District 14 County Commission
Alex Garza is an incumbent Democrat running for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. He is a former State Representative and his priorities include supporting small businesses, fully funding public schools, and protecting reproductive freedom.
Garza has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organization: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
Garza is running against Libertarian Wesley Crouse and U.S. Taxpayers Party candidate Timothy Long.
Alex Garza is the best choice in this race.
Alex Garza is an incumbent Democrat running for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. He is a former State Representative and his priorities include supporting small businesses, fully funding public schools, and protecting reproductive freedom.
Garza has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organization: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
Garza is running against Libertarian Wesley Crouse and U.S. Taxpayers Party candidate Timothy Long.
Alex Garza is the best choice in this race.
Alex Garza is an incumbent Democrat running for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. He is a former State Representative and his priorities include supporting small businesses, fully funding public schools, and protecting reproductive freedom.
Garza has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organization: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
Garza is running against Libertarian Wesley Crouse and U.S. Taxpayers Party candidate Timothy Long.
Alex Garza is the best choice in this race.
Wayne County, District 15 County Commission
Joseph Palamara is an incumbent Democrat running for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, where he has served since 1999. He is a former member of the Michigan State House of Representatives and holds a degree from the Detroit College of Law.
Palamara is running against Libertarian Collin Fitzgerald.
Joseph Palamara is the best choice in this race.
Joseph Palamara is an incumbent Democrat running for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, where he has served since 1999. He is a former member of the Michigan State House of Representatives and holds a degree from the Detroit College of Law.
Palamara is running against Libertarian Collin Fitzgerald.
Joseph Palamara is the best choice in this race.
Joseph Palamara is an incumbent Democrat running for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, where he has served since 1999. He is a former member of the Michigan State House of Representatives and holds a degree from the Detroit College of Law.
Palamara is running against Libertarian Collin Fitzgerald.
Joseph Palamara is the best choice in this race.
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