Federal Candidates
Kamala Harris & Tim Walz
Presidental Candidate
Vice Presidential Candidate
Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the United States, has a trailblazing career marked by numerous firsts. Born in Oakland, California, to immigrant parents from India and Jamaica, she has broken barriers as the first woman, first African American, and first Asian American to hold the office of Vice President. Harris's career spans roles as District Attorney of San Francisco, Attorney General of California, and U.S. Senator from California. Her work focuses on justice, equality, and advocating for the underrepresented, making her a prominent figure in American politics
Governor Tim Walz, the Governor of Minnesota, has a rich background in public service and education. Born in rural Nebraska, he served in the Army National Guard for 24 years and worked as a high school teacher and coach. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2006, he served until 2019 before becoming governor. His tenure as governor has been marked by significant achievements, including tax reforms, free school meals, and expanded voting rights. Walz is now the Democratic nominee for vice president in the 2024 U.S. presidential election alongside Kamala Harris
Elissa Slotkin
U.S. Senate
Elissa’s story is one of hard work, community, and service. Those are the values she learned growing up in Michigan, and they’re the values that she’ll bring to the U.S. Senate.
A third generation Michigander, Elissa was shaped by her early life on her family farm in Holly, Michigan. Elissa has dedicated her life to serving our country and protecting our homeland – first in the CIA, where she served three tours in Iraq alongside the U.S. military, and later at the White House, State Department, and finally at the Pentagon.
Micheal Lynch
U.S. Congress- Michigan District 2
Michael Lynch resides and works in Gratiot County and is the proud father of one daughter. Michael spent his childhood living in various places with his father, an Air Force officer, and his mother who was a Marine. Michael is a manager with the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan and has earned several teaching awards for his work as a lecturer and instructor at universities including DePaul University, West Virginia University and Georgetown University. He is an Eagle Boy Scout and his political experience includes campaigning for Jimmy Carter, Michael Dukakis, Al Gore, and Bill Clinton. A lifelong advocate for working- and middle-class families, Michael Lynch supports affordable health care, labor/unions, the right to choose, and responsible gun legislation.
State Candidates
Tracy Ruell
100th District State Representative
Through hard work and strong local ties, Tracy Ruell has become an important leader in our community. Tracy believes that when we sit down at the table and talk about our values, we have more in common than not. She believes in:
*Providing opportunities for jobs with middle class wages
*Protecting everyone's freedoms to make their own healthcare decisions
*Protecting and promoting public education excellence
*Investments in agriculture, to protect the environment and clean water
Kyra Harris Bolden
Michigan Supreme Court
Justice for today. Justice for generations.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden is serving in her second year on the Michigan Supreme Court and remains committed to ensuring equal access to justice, applying the law without fear or favor, and treating all who come before our state’s highest court with dignity and respect. In her first year, she had the distinct honor of authoring three majority opinions, one unanimous.
Kimberly Ann Thomas
Michigan Supreme Court
Experience, integrity, and commitment to justice for all.
Kimberly Ann Thomas is an experienced trial and appellate lawyer and law professor at the University of Michigan Law School. Kimberly directs the Juvenile Justice Clinic, where she teaches students the ethical practice of law and works to improve the lives of Michigan youth. Kimberly will bring a new voice of integrity and fairness, grounded in her knowledge applying the law and dedication to equal justice for all Michiganders.
Theodore Jones &
Adam Fredrick Zemke
State Board of Education
Denise Illich &
Shuana Ryder Diggs
University of Michigan Reagents
Rebecca Bahar-Cook Thomas Stallworth
Trustee, Michigan State University
Mark T Gaffney
Rasha Demashkleh
Governor, Wayne State University
Local Candidates
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Voting in Michigan
This is the GENERAL election, where you are able to vote across parties. This is different from our primary election which only allows you to vote for one party, Democrat or Republican.
Michigan is doing early voting NOW.