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Dwight Washington

Dr. Dwight Washington is a Democrat running for re-election to the Clinton County Commission. He works in natural resources and is passionate about the environment, and has called to shut down Line 5.

Washington is running against Republican Adam Stacey, also an incumbent, who works as legislative director for State Sen. Doug Wozniak. Stacy is endorsed by the anti-choice organization Right to Life Michigan.

Dr. Dwight Washington is the best choice in this race.

Dr. Dwight Washington is a Democrat running for re-election to the Clinton County Commission. He works in natural resources and is passionate about the environment, and has called to shut down Line 5.

Washington is running against Republican Adam Stacey, also an incumbent, who works as legislative director for State Sen. Doug Wozniak. Stacy is endorsed by the anti-choice organization Right to Life Michigan.

Dr. Dwight Washington is the best choice in this race.

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Two seats on the Michigan Board of Education are up for election this year. We recommend Democratic candidates Dr. Pamela Pugh and Mitchell Robinson as the progressive choices in this race.

Dr. Pamela Pugh is an experienced leader who has proven herself willing to show up for Michigan students and educators. Dr. Pugh has dedicated her career to promoting public health and ensuring kids across the state grow up in safe communities where they can thrive. As a member of the school board, she’s continued to pursue those goals, being a consistent voice for safe and honest education for all.

Over the past eight years, Dr. Pugh has worked to address systemic inequities that affect BIPOC children and other marginalized people in the public school system. Despite relentless attacks from MAGA extremists who want to stifle honest education, Dr. Pugh has consistently advocated for safe, inclusive classrooms where students can learn an accurate account of American history and current events.

Mitchell Robinson says he’s running for the Board of Education this year because he feels a need to push back against misinformation and right-wing attacks on honesty in education. He has been an educator for more than 40 years, teaching students from kindergarten to doctoral programs.

Robinson’s policy platform is focused on providing all kids with an honest, well-rounded education that will set them up for success. He also believes we must do more to support educators and improve retention, and address issues like child poverty that hold students back in the classroom.

Both Dr. Pugh and Robinson are endorsed by three of our partners: Michigan AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, and Michigan Education Association.

The two Republican candidates in this race are Tami Carlone and Linda Lee Tarver, both of whom have built their platforms on attacking honest education about history and making classrooms less safe and inclusive for LGBTQ+ students and educators.

Dr. Pamela Pugh and Mitchell Robinson are the progressive choices in this race.

Learn more:
https://www.mitchellrobinsonforstateschoolboard.org/
https://pamelalpugh.com/

Two seats on the Michigan Board of Education are up for election this year. We recommend Democratic candidates Dr. Pamela Pugh and Mitchell Robinson as the progressive choices in this race.

Dr. Pamela Pugh is an experienced leader who has proven herself willing to show up for Michigan students and educators. Dr. Pugh has dedicated her career to promoting public health and ensuring kids across the state grow up in safe communities where they can thrive. As a member of the school board, she’s continued to pursue those goals, being a consistent voice for safe and honest education for all.

Over the past eight years, Dr. Pugh has worked to address systemic inequities that affect BIPOC children and other marginalized people in the public school system. Despite relentless attacks from MAGA extremists who want to stifle honest education, Dr. Pugh has consistently advocated for safe, inclusive classrooms where students can learn an accurate account of American history and current events.

Mitchell Robinson says he’s running for the Board of Education this year because he feels a need to push back against misinformation and right-wing attacks on honesty in education. He has been an educator for more than 40 years, teaching students from kindergarten to doctoral programs.

Robinson’s policy platform is focused on providing all kids with an honest, well-rounded education that will set them up for success. He also believes we must do more to support educators and improve retention, and address issues like child poverty that hold students back in the classroom.

Both Dr. Pugh and Robinson are endorsed by three of our partners: Michigan AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, and Michigan Education Association.

The two Republican candidates in this race are Tami Carlone and Linda Lee Tarver, both of whom have built their platforms on attacking honest education about history and making classrooms less safe and inclusive for LGBTQ+ students and educators.

Dr. Pamela Pugh and Mitchell Robinson are the progressive choices in this race.

Learn more:
https://www.mitchellrobinsonforstateschoolboard.org/
https://pamelalpugh.com/

Two seats on the Michigan Board of Education are up for election this year. We recommend Democratic candidates Dr. Pamela Pugh and Mitchell Robinson as the progressive choices in this race.

Dr. Pamela Pugh is an experienced leader who has proven herself willing to show up for Michigan students and educators. Dr. Pugh has dedicated her career to promoting public health and ensuring kids across the state grow up in safe communities where they can thrive. As a member of the school board, she’s continued to pursue those goals, being a consistent voice for safe and honest education for all.

Over the past eight years, Dr. Pugh has worked to address systemic inequities that affect BIPOC children and other marginalized people in the public school system. Despite relentless attacks from MAGA extremists who want to stifle honest education, Dr. Pugh has consistently advocated for safe, inclusive classrooms where students can learn an accurate account of American history and current events.

Mitchell Robinson says he’s running for the Board of Education this year because he feels a need to push back against misinformation and right-wing attacks on honesty in education. He has been an educator for more than 40 years, teaching students from kindergarten to doctoral programs.

Robinson’s policy platform is focused on providing all kids with an honest, well-rounded education that will set them up for success. He also believes we must do more to support educators and improve retention, and address issues like child poverty that hold students back in the classroom.

Both Dr. Pugh and Robinson are endorsed by three of our partners: Michigan AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, and Michigan Education Association.

The two Republican candidates in this race are Tami Carlone and Linda Lee Tarver, both of whom have built their platforms on attacking honest education about history and making classrooms less safe and inclusive for LGBTQ+ students and educators.

Dr. Pamela Pugh and Mitchell Robinson are the progressive choices in this race.

Learn more:
https://www.mitchellrobinsonforstateschoolboard.org/
https://pamelalpugh.com/

Two seats on the Michigan Board of Education are up for election this year. We recommend Democratic candidates Dr. Pamela Pugh and Mitchell Robinson as the progressive choices in this race.

Dr. Pamela Pugh is an experienced leader who has proven herself willing to show up for Michigan students and educators. Dr. Pugh has dedicated her career to promoting public health and ensuring kids across the state grow up in safe communities where they can thrive. As a member of the school board, she’s continued to pursue those goals, being a consistent voice for safe and honest education for all.

Over the past eight years, Dr. Pugh has worked to address systemic inequities that affect BIPOC children and other marginalized people in the public school system. Despite relentless attacks from MAGA extremists who want to stifle honest education, Dr. Pugh has consistently advocated for safe, inclusive classrooms where students can learn an accurate account of American history and current events.

Mitchell Robinson says he’s running for the Board of Education this year because he feels a need to push back against misinformation and right-wing attacks on honesty in education. He has been an educator for more than 40 years, teaching students from kindergarten to doctoral programs.

Robinson’s policy platform is focused on providing all kids with an honest, well-rounded education that will set them up for success. He also believes we must do more to support educators and improve retention, and address issues like child poverty that hold students back in the classroom.

Both Dr. Pugh and Robinson are endorsed by three of our partners: Michigan AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, and Michigan Education Association.

The two Republican candidates in this race are Tami Carlone and Linda Lee Tarver, both of whom have built their platforms on attacking honest education about history and making classrooms less safe and inclusive for LGBTQ+ students and educators.

Dr. Pamela Pugh and Mitchell Robinson are the progressive choices in this race.

Learn more:
https://www.mitchellrobinsonforstateschoolboard.org/
https://pamelalpugh.com/

Two seats on the University of Michigan Board of Regents are up for grabs in this election, and we recommend Democratic candidates Michael Behm and Katherine White.

Regent Michael Behm is a personal injury lawyer who has served on the board since 2014. His priorities for U of M include affordability, accountability, accessibility, and climate action. During his time on the board, he has been a vocal supporter of increasing the minimum wage for U of M employees to $15 and has consistently advocated for pro-climate changes on campus.

Regent Katherine White is an experienced lawyer and law professor at U of M and was elected to the board in 1998, then re-elected in 2006 and 2014. One of her main priorities as regent is to build more relationships between the university and the broader community, a goal she has pursued for more than 20 years. She is also concerned about ensuring U of M provides a quality education while remaining affordable and accessible.

The Republican candidates in this race are Lena Epstein and Sevag Vartanian. Epstein and Vartanian’s views on teaching accurate history and Epstein’s views on coronavirus are rooted in right-wing disinformation and conspiracy theories.

Behm and White are endorsed by three of our partners: Michigan AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, and Michigan Education Association and are the progressive choices in this race.

Two seats on the University of Michigan Board of Regents are up for grabs in this election, and we recommend Democratic candidates Michael Behm and Katherine White.

Regent Michael Behm is a personal injury lawyer who has served on the board since 2014. His priorities for U of M include affordability, accountability, accessibility, and climate action. During his time on the board, he has been a vocal supporter of increasing the minimum wage for U of M employees to $15 and has consistently advocated for pro-climate changes on campus.

Regent Katherine White is an experienced lawyer and law professor at U of M and was elected to the board in 1998, then re-elected in 2006 and 2014. One of her main priorities as regent is to build more relationships between the university and the broader community, a goal she has pursued for more than 20 years. She is also concerned about ensuring U of M provides a quality education while remaining affordable and accessible.

The Republican candidates in this race are Lena Epstein and Sevag Vartanian. Epstein and Vartanian’s views on teaching accurate history and Epstein’s views on coronavirus are rooted in right-wing disinformation and conspiracy theories.

Behm and White are endorsed by three of our partners: Michigan AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, and Michigan Education Association and are the progressive choices in this race.

Two seats on the University of Michigan Board of Regents are up for grabs in this election, and we recommend Democratic candidates Michael Behm and Katherine White.

Regent Michael Behm is a personal injury lawyer who has served on the board since 2014. His priorities for U of M include affordability, accountability, accessibility, and climate action. During his time on the board, he has been a vocal supporter of increasing the minimum wage for U of M employees to $15 and has consistently advocated for pro-climate changes on campus.

Regent Katherine White is an experienced lawyer and law professor at U of M and was elected to the board in 1998, then re-elected in 2006 and 2014. One of her main priorities as regent is to build more relationships between the university and the broader community, a goal she has pursued for more than 20 years. She is also concerned about ensuring U of M provides a quality education while remaining affordable and accessible.

The Republican candidates in this race are Lena Epstein and Sevag Vartanian. Epstein and Vartanian’s views on teaching accurate history and Epstein’s views on coronavirus are rooted in right-wing disinformation and conspiracy theories.

Behm and White are endorsed by three of our partners: Michigan AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, and Michigan Education Association and are the progressive choices in this race.

Two seats on the University of Michigan Board of Regents are up for grabs in this election, and we recommend Democratic candidates Michael Behm and Katherine White.

Regent Michael Behm is a personal injury lawyer who has served on the board since 2014. His priorities for U of M include affordability, accountability, accessibility, and climate action. During his time on the board, he has been a vocal supporter of increasing the minimum wage for U of M employees to $15 and has consistently advocated for pro-climate changes on campus.

Regent Katherine White is an experienced lawyer and law professor at U of M and was elected to the board in 1998, then re-elected in 2006 and 2014. One of her main priorities as regent is to build more relationships between the university and the broader community, a goal she has pursued for more than 20 years. She is also concerned about ensuring U of M provides a quality education while remaining affordable and accessible.

The Republican candidates in this race are Lena Epstein and Sevag Vartanian. Epstein and Vartanian’s views on teaching accurate history and Epstein’s views on coronavirus are rooted in right-wing disinformation and conspiracy theories.

Behm and White are endorsed by three of our partners: Michigan AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, and Michigan Education Association and are the progressive choices in this race.

Voters will elect two candidates to the MSU Board of Trustees this year, and we recommend Democratic candidates Renee Knake Jefferson and Dennis Denno.

Renee Knake Jefferson is currently serving on the Board of Trustees after being appointed for a partial term in 2019. Her main priority on the board is transparency and she believes honesty and accountability are the best way for MSU to continue to move forward. Jefferson also wants to ensure tuition is affordable and work to develop stronger partnerships between the university and community stakeholders.

Dennis Denno says he is running because he views the Board of Trustees as a necessary check on the university president. After the impact past scandals have had on the MSU community, he plans to prioritize transparency and accountability. Denno also plans to increase the minimum wage for MSU employees.

Knake Jefferson and Denno are endorsed by three of our partners: Michigan AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, and Michigan Education Association.

The two Republican candidates in this race are Mike Balow and Dr. Travis Menge.
Denno and Jefferson are the progressive choices in this race.

Learn more:
https://reneeknake.com/
https://dennisdenno.com/

Voters will elect two candidates to the MSU Board of Trustees this year, and we recommend Democratic candidates Renee Knake Jefferson and Dennis Denno.

Renee Knake Jefferson is currently serving on the Board of Trustees after being appointed for a partial term in 2019. Her main priority on the board is transparency and she believes honesty and accountability are the best way for MSU to continue to move forward. Jefferson also wants to ensure tuition is affordable and work to develop stronger partnerships between the university and community stakeholders.

Dennis Denno says he is running because he views the Board of Trustees as a necessary check on the university president. After the impact past scandals have had on the MSU community, he plans to prioritize transparency and accountability. Denno also plans to increase the minimum wage for MSU employees.

Knake Jefferson and Denno are endorsed by three of our partners: Michigan AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, and Michigan Education Association.

The two Republican candidates in this race are Mike Balow and Dr. Travis Menge.
Denno and Jefferson are the progressive choices in this race.

Learn more:
https://reneeknake.com/
https://dennisdenno.com/

Voters will elect two candidates to the MSU Board of Trustees this year, and we recommend Democratic candidates Renee Knake Jefferson and Dennis Denno.

Renee Knake Jefferson is currently serving on the Board of Trustees after being appointed for a partial term in 2019. Her main priority on the board is transparency and she believes honesty and accountability are the best way for MSU to continue to move forward. Jefferson also wants to ensure tuition is affordable and work to develop stronger partnerships between the university and community stakeholders.

Dennis Denno says he is running because he views the Board of Trustees as a necessary check on the university president. After the impact past scandals have had on the MSU community, he plans to prioritize transparency and accountability. Denno also plans to increase the minimum wage for MSU employees.

Knake Jefferson and Denno are endorsed by three of our partners: Michigan AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, and Michigan Education Association.

The two Republican candidates in this race are Mike Balow and Dr. Travis Menge.
Denno and Jefferson are the progressive choices in this race.

Learn more:
https://reneeknake.com/
https://dennisdenno.com/

Voters will elect two candidates to the MSU Board of Trustees this year, and we recommend Democratic candidates Renee Knake Jefferson and Dennis Denno.

Renee Knake Jefferson is currently serving on the Board of Trustees after being appointed for a partial term in 2019. Her main priority on the board is transparency and she believes honesty and accountability are the best way for MSU to continue to move forward. Jefferson also wants to ensure tuition is affordable and work to develop stronger partnerships between the university and community stakeholders.

Dennis Denno says he is running because he views the Board of Trustees as a necessary check on the university president. After the impact past scandals have had on the MSU community, he plans to prioritize transparency and accountability. Denno also plans to increase the minimum wage for MSU employees.

Knake Jefferson and Denno are endorsed by three of our partners: Michigan AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, and Michigan Education Association.

The two Republican candidates in this race are Mike Balow and Dr. Travis Menge.
Denno and Jefferson are the progressive choices in this race.

Learn more:
https://reneeknake.com/
https://dennisdenno.com/

Voters will elect two members of the Wayne State University Board of Governors this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Marilyn Kelly and Danielle Atkinson.

Current board member Marilyn Kelly is a native Detroiter and Wayne State University alum and professor who has extensive experience in public service. A former Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, Kelly has also served on the Court of Appeals and was president of the Michigan Board of Education. Throughout her career, she has worked to promote justice and equality for all.

Danielle Atkinson is a lifelong advocate for working families and the founder of Mothering Justice, an organization dedicated to ensuring mothers of color are represented in the political process and their concerns are part of policy decisions. Atkinson plans to continue her work to create stronger, more equitable communities as part of the Wayne State University Board of Governors.

Kelly and Atkinson are endorsed by three of our partners: Michigan AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, and Michigan Education Association.

Craig Wilsher and Christa Murphy are the Republican candidates in this race.
Marilyn Kelly and Danielle Atkinson are the progressive choices in this race.

Learn more:
https://www.votemarilynkelly.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AtkinsonforWayneState

Voters will elect two members of the Wayne State University Board of Governors this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Marilyn Kelly and Danielle Atkinson.

Current board member Marilyn Kelly is a native Detroiter and Wayne State University alum and professor who has extensive experience in public service. A former Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, Kelly has also served on the Court of Appeals and was president of the Michigan Board of Education. Throughout her career, she has worked to promote justice and equality for all.

Danielle Atkinson is a lifelong advocate for working families and the founder of Mothering Justice, an organization dedicated to ensuring mothers of color are represented in the political process and their concerns are part of policy decisions. Atkinson plans to continue her work to create stronger, more equitable communities as part of the Wayne State University Board of Governors.

Kelly and Atkinson are endorsed by three of our partners: Michigan AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, and Michigan Education Association.

Craig Wilsher and Christa Murphy are the Republican candidates in this race.
Marilyn Kelly and Danielle Atkinson are the progressive choices in this race.

Learn more:
https://www.votemarilynkelly.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AtkinsonforWayneState

Voters will elect two members of the Wayne State University Board of Governors this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Marilyn Kelly and Danielle Atkinson.

Current board member Marilyn Kelly is a native Detroiter and Wayne State University alum and professor who has extensive experience in public service. A former Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, Kelly has also served on the Court of Appeals and was president of the Michigan Board of Education. Throughout her career, she has worked to promote justice and equality for all.

Danielle Atkinson is a lifelong advocate for working families and the founder of Mothering Justice, an organization dedicated to ensuring mothers of color are represented in the political process and their concerns are part of policy decisions. Atkinson plans to continue her work to create stronger, more equitable communities as part of the Wayne State University Board of Governors.

Kelly and Atkinson are endorsed by three of our partners: Michigan AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, and Michigan Education Association.

Craig Wilsher and Christa Murphy are the Republican candidates in this race.
Marilyn Kelly and Danielle Atkinson are the progressive choices in this race.

Learn more:
https://www.votemarilynkelly.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AtkinsonforWayneState

Voters will elect two members of the Wayne State University Board of Governors this November, and we recommend Democratic candidates Marilyn Kelly and Danielle Atkinson.

Current board member Marilyn Kelly is a native Detroiter and Wayne State University alum and professor who has extensive experience in public service. A former Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, Kelly has also served on the Court of Appeals and was president of the Michigan Board of Education. Throughout her career, she has worked to promote justice and equality for all.

Danielle Atkinson is a lifelong advocate for working families and the founder of Mothering Justice, an organization dedicated to ensuring mothers of color are represented in the political process and their concerns are part of policy decisions. Atkinson plans to continue her work to create stronger, more equitable communities as part of the Wayne State University Board of Governors.

Kelly and Atkinson are endorsed by three of our partners: Michigan AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, and Michigan Education Association.

Craig Wilsher and Christa Murphy are the Republican candidates in this race.
Marilyn Kelly and Danielle Atkinson are the progressive choices in this race.

Learn more:
https://www.votemarilynkelly.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AtkinsonforWayneState

Supreme Court

Two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court are up for grabs this year, and we recommend incumbent Justice Richard Bernstein and newcomer Kyra Harris Bolden.

Richard Bernstein is the first blind justice to sit on the state’s highest court and has worked during his time on the court to protect Michiganders’ rights, including the right to vote on reproductive freedom and voting rights initiatives, and preserve the integrity of the judicial system.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, he sought to preserve emergency protections designed to keep communities safe. He also helped deliver a decision that made kids and educators safer by keeping guns out of Michigan classrooms.

Justice Bernstein has ruled against shady interest groups in multiple cases, including a decision that upheld prevailing wage laws that ensure construction workers are paid fairly, a ruling that public money should not be funneled into private schools, and a decision to hold election saboteurs accountable.

Kyra Harris Bolden would be the first Black woman to serve on the Michigan Supreme Court. Bolden is a passionate, experienced leader and legal professional who has worked throughout her career to promote justice and equality for all. She’s vowed to protect the rights of all Michiganders.

In addition to her legal knowledge and expertise, Bolden brings years of experience serving in the state legislature, where she was an outspoken advocate for racial justice, criminal justice reform, and reproductive freedom.

Current Supreme Court Justice Brian Zahara has a history of failing to stand up for LGBTQ rights and victims of abuse. He’s taken money from the DeVos family and sided with their efforts to give public taxpayer dollars to private schools. He also sided with an opinion that sought to keep voting rights and reproductive freedom initiatives off the November ballot, which would have silenced Michigan voters. When given the opportunity to vote to keep guns out of Michigan’s schools, Zahra failed to do so.

Justice Bernstein and Bolden are endorsed by five of our partners including Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, Michigan Education Association, and Equality Michigan.

Justice Richard Bernstein and Kyra Harris Bolden are the progressive choices in this race.

Learn more:
https://theblindjustice.com/
https://boldenforjustice.com/

Two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court are up for grabs this year, and we recommend incumbent Justice Richard Bernstein and newcomer Kyra Harris Bolden.

Richard Bernstein is the first blind justice to sit on the state’s highest court and has worked during his time on the court to protect Michiganders’ rights, including the right to vote on reproductive freedom and voting rights initiatives, and preserve the integrity of the judicial system.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, he sought to preserve emergency protections designed to keep communities safe. He also helped deliver a decision that made kids and educators safer by keeping guns out of Michigan classrooms.

Justice Bernstein has ruled against shady interest groups in multiple cases, including a decision that upheld prevailing wage laws that ensure construction workers are paid fairly, a ruling that public money should not be funneled into private schools, and a decision to hold election saboteurs accountable.

Kyra Harris Bolden would be the first Black woman to serve on the Michigan Supreme Court. Bolden is a passionate, experienced leader and legal professional who has worked throughout her career to promote justice and equality for all. She’s vowed to protect the rights of all Michiganders.

In addition to her legal knowledge and expertise, Bolden brings years of experience serving in the state legislature, where she was an outspoken advocate for racial justice, criminal justice reform, and reproductive freedom.

Current Supreme Court Justice Brian Zahara has a history of failing to stand up for LGBTQ rights and victims of abuse. He’s taken money from the DeVos family and sided with their efforts to give public taxpayer dollars to private schools. He also sided with an opinion that sought to keep voting rights and reproductive freedom initiatives off the November ballot, which would have silenced Michigan voters. When given the opportunity to vote to keep guns out of Michigan’s schools, Zahra failed to do so.

Justice Bernstein and Bolden are endorsed by five of our partners including Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, Michigan Education Association, and Equality Michigan.

Justice Richard Bernstein and Kyra Harris Bolden are the progressive choices in this race.

Learn more:
https://theblindjustice.com/
https://boldenforjustice.com/

Two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court are up for grabs this year, and we recommend incumbent Justice Richard Bernstein and newcomer Kyra Harris Bolden.

Richard Bernstein is the first blind justice to sit on the state’s highest court and has worked during his time on the court to protect Michiganders’ rights, including the right to vote on reproductive freedom and voting rights initiatives, and preserve the integrity of the judicial system.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, he sought to preserve emergency protections designed to keep communities safe. He also helped deliver a decision that made kids and educators safer by keeping guns out of Michigan classrooms.

Justice Bernstein has ruled against shady interest groups in multiple cases, including a decision that upheld prevailing wage laws that ensure construction workers are paid fairly, a ruling that public money should not be funneled into private schools, and a decision to hold election saboteurs accountable.

Kyra Harris Bolden would be the first Black woman to serve on the Michigan Supreme Court. Bolden is a passionate, experienced leader and legal professional who has worked throughout her career to promote justice and equality for all. She’s vowed to protect the rights of all Michiganders.

In addition to her legal knowledge and expertise, Bolden brings years of experience serving in the state legislature, where she was an outspoken advocate for racial justice, criminal justice reform, and reproductive freedom.

Current Supreme Court Justice Brian Zahara has a history of failing to stand up for LGBTQ rights and victims of abuse. He’s taken money from the DeVos family and sided with their efforts to give public taxpayer dollars to private schools. He also sided with an opinion that sought to keep voting rights and reproductive freedom initiatives off the November ballot, which would have silenced Michigan voters. When given the opportunity to vote to keep guns out of Michigan’s schools, Zahra failed to do so.

Justice Bernstein and Bolden are endorsed by five of our partners including Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, Michigan Education Association, and Equality Michigan.

Justice Richard Bernstein and Kyra Harris Bolden are the progressive choices in this race.

Learn more:
https://theblindjustice.com/
https://boldenforjustice.com/

Two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court are up for grabs this year, and we recommend incumbent Justice Richard Bernstein and newcomer Kyra Harris Bolden.

Richard Bernstein is the first blind justice to sit on the state’s highest court and has worked during his time on the court to protect Michiganders’ rights, including the right to vote on reproductive freedom and voting rights initiatives, and preserve the integrity of the judicial system.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, he sought to preserve emergency protections designed to keep communities safe. He also helped deliver a decision that made kids and educators safer by keeping guns out of Michigan classrooms.

Justice Bernstein has ruled against shady interest groups in multiple cases, including a decision that upheld prevailing wage laws that ensure construction workers are paid fairly, a ruling that public money should not be funneled into private schools, and a decision to hold election saboteurs accountable.

Kyra Harris Bolden would be the first Black woman to serve on the Michigan Supreme Court. Bolden is a passionate, experienced leader and legal professional who has worked throughout her career to promote justice and equality for all. She’s vowed to protect the rights of all Michiganders.

In addition to her legal knowledge and expertise, Bolden brings years of experience serving in the state legislature, where she was an outspoken advocate for racial justice, criminal justice reform, and reproductive freedom.

Current Supreme Court Justice Brian Zahara has a history of failing to stand up for LGBTQ rights and victims of abuse. He’s taken money from the DeVos family and sided with their efforts to give public taxpayer dollars to private schools. He also sided with an opinion that sought to keep voting rights and reproductive freedom initiatives off the November ballot, which would have silenced Michigan voters. When given the opportunity to vote to keep guns out of Michigan’s schools, Zahra failed to do so.

Justice Bernstein and Bolden are endorsed by five of our partners including Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, Michigan Education Association, and Equality Michigan.

Justice Richard Bernstein and Kyra Harris Bolden are the progressive choices in this race.

Learn more:
https://theblindjustice.com/
https://boldenforjustice.com/

7th Congressional District

Rep. Elissa Slotkin was first elected to Congress in 2018 and is now seeking her third term in the 7th Congressional District as the Democratic candidate. She gained recognition for her national security expertise, which she honed while working for the CIA and the Department of Defense.

In addition to national security, her priorities include healthcare, the environment, economic opportunity, equality, gun violence prevention, and campaign finance reform.

Slotkin worked hard in Congress to prevent Trump from abusing his powers. For instance, she was the lead sponsor of a bill to prevent President Trump from launching military action in Iran without Congressional approval.

Slotkin is endorsed by six of our partners: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, Sierra Club Michigan Chapter, Clean Water Action, and Michigan Education Association.

Slotkin’s opponent is Tom Barrett, a state senator who is staunchly opposed to abortion rights and attacked public health efforts to stem the spread of COVID-19. Barrett is endorsed by the anti-choice organization Right to Life Michigan.

Slotkin is the most progressive choice in this race.

Learn more: https://elissaforcongress.com

Rep. Elissa Slotkin was first elected to Congress in 2018 and is now seeking her third term in the 7th Congressional District as the Democratic candidate. She gained recognition for her national security expertise, which she honed while working for the CIA and the Department of Defense.

In addition to national security, her priorities include healthcare, the environment, economic opportunity, equality, gun violence prevention, and campaign finance reform.

Slotkin worked hard in Congress to prevent Trump from abusing his powers. For instance, she was the lead sponsor of a bill to prevent President Trump from launching military action in Iran without Congressional approval.

Slotkin is endorsed by six of our partners: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, Sierra Club Michigan Chapter, Clean Water Action, and Michigan Education Association.

Slotkin’s opponent is Tom Barrett, a state senator who is staunchly opposed to abortion rights and attacked public health efforts to stem the spread of COVID-19. Barrett is endorsed by the anti-choice organization Right to Life Michigan.

Slotkin is the most progressive choice in this race.

Learn more: https://elissaforcongress.com

State Senate

Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below State Senate races on your ballot.

Senator, 28th District

Sam Singh is a Democrat running for the Michigan State Senate for the 28th District. He previously served as a state representative for the 69th House District and as mayor of East Lansing.

Singh is committed to public service and committed to preserving and defending the American Dream. Throughout his career he’s been a staunch supporter of union and worker rights, investments in public education, and civil rights. He has been a champion on issues facing working families, K-12 education, veterans, and climate change.

Singh is endorsed by four of our partners: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Sierra Club Michigan Chapter, Michigan Education Association, and Equality Michigan.

Singh is running against Republican Daylen Howard. Howard is anti-reproductive rights and holds irresponsible right-wing views on guns.

Sam Singh is the most progressive choice in this race.

Learn more: https://www.votesamsingh.com/

Sam Singh is a Democrat running for the Michigan State Senate for the 28th District. He previously served as a state representative for the 69th House District and as mayor of East Lansing.

Singh is committed to public service and committed to preserving and defending the American Dream. Throughout his career he’s been a staunch supporter of union and worker rights, investments in public education, and civil rights. He has been a champion on issues facing working families, K-12 education, veterans, and climate change.

Singh is endorsed by four of our partners: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Sierra Club Michigan Chapter, Michigan Education Association, and Equality Michigan.

Singh is running against Republican Daylen Howard. Howard is anti-reproductive rights and holds irresponsible right-wing views on guns.

Sam Singh is the most progressive choice in this race.

Learn more: https://www.votesamsingh.com/

Senator, 34th District

Christine Gerace is a Democrat running for the Michigan State Senate for the 34th District. Gerace’s priorities include protecting reproductive rights, voting rights, and keeping Michigan’s water safe from pollution.

Gerace is endorsed by two of our partners: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan and American Federation of Teachers Michigan.

Gerace is running against Republican Roger Hauck. Hauck supports restricting voter rights, is anti-reproductive rights, and holds irresponsible right-wing views on guns. Hauck is endorsed by the anti-choice organization Right to Life Michigan and the DeVos-backed Michigan Freedom Network.

Christine Gerace is the most progressive choice in this race.

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Christine Gerace is a Democrat running for the Michigan State Senate for the 34th District. Gerace’s priorities include protecting reproductive rights, voting rights, and keeping Michigan’s water safe from pollution.

Gerace is endorsed by two of our partners: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan and American Federation of Teachers Michigan.

Gerace is running against Republican Roger Hauck. Hauck supports restricting voter rights, is anti-reproductive rights, and holds irresponsible right-wing views on guns. Hauck is endorsed by the anti-choice organization Right to Life Michigan and the DeVos-backed Michigan Freedom Network.

Christine Gerace is the most progressive choice in this race.

Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083731984811

State House

Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below State House races on your ballot.

Representative, 75th District

Penelope Tsernoglou is a Democrat running for the Michigan House of Representatives for the 75th District. She has a law degree from Michigan State University and has worked as a victims advocate for survivors of sexual violence, a defense attorney, and an Ingham County commissioner, where she served three terms. She is also active with many community organizations.

Tsernoglou’s priorities include everything from infrastructure and public education to fighting extremism and working for criminal justice reform. Tsernoglou will work to protect the environment and hold polluters accountable, address the teacher shortage and increase funding to public schools, and ensure Michiganders have access to paid sick and family leave. She will support rural Michiganders by advocating to expand both health care and broadband into rural areas. She will fight to protect access to abortion, implement criminal justice reforms, protect the LGBTQ community, and curb right-wing extremism.

Tsernoglou is endorsed by six of our partners: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, Clean Water Action, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan Education Association, and Equality Michigan.

Tsernoglou is running against Republican Chris Stewart. Stewart is anti-reproductive freedom and is endorsed by the anti-choice organization Right to Life Michigan.

Penelope Tsernoglou is the most progressive choice in this race.

Learn more: https://www.votepenelope.com

Penelope Tsernoglou is a Democrat running for the Michigan House of Representatives for the 75th District. She has a law degree from Michigan State University and has worked as a victims advocate for survivors of sexual violence, a defense attorney, and an Ingham County commissioner, where she served three terms. She is also active with many community organizations.

Tsernoglou’s priorities include everything from infrastructure and public education to fighting extremism and working for criminal justice reform. Tsernoglou will work to protect the environment and hold polluters accountable, address the teacher shortage and increase funding to public schools, and ensure Michiganders have access to paid sick and family leave. She will support rural Michiganders by advocating to expand both health care and broadband into rural areas. She will fight to protect access to abortion, implement criminal justice reforms, protect the LGBTQ community, and curb right-wing extremism.

Tsernoglou is endorsed by six of our partners: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, Clean Water Action, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan Education Association, and Equality Michigan.

Tsernoglou is running against Republican Chris Stewart. Stewart is anti-reproductive freedom and is endorsed by the anti-choice organization Right to Life Michigan.

Penelope Tsernoglou is the most progressive choice in this race.

Learn more: https://www.votepenelope.com

Representative, 77th District

Emily Dievendorf is a Democrat running for the Michigan House of Representatives for the 77th District. Dievendorf graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in social relations and has over two decades of experience in public policy and civil rights work. She was a staffer for the Michigan House of Representatives, former executive director of Equality Michigan, and continues to serve as co-chair of the Michigan Advisory Committee to the US Commission on Civil Rights.

Dievendorf’s priorities include ensuring all Michiganders are safe in public spaces, are paid a living wage, have access to a well-funded public education, and have their right to vote protected. She will fight for racial equity and justice, reproductive rights, environmental justice, LGBTQ equality, and to invest in community mental health services and small businesses.

Dievendorf is endorsed by six of our partners: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, Clean Water Action, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan Education Association, and Equality Michigan.

Dievendorf is running against John Magoola. Magoola is a MAGA Republican with right-wing extremist views rooted in conspiracy theories.

Emily Dievendorf is the most progressive choice in this race.

Learn more: https://www.emilydievendorf.com

Emily Dievendorf is a Democrat running for the Michigan House of Representatives for the 77th District. Dievendorf graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in social relations and has over two decades of experience in public policy and civil rights work. She was a staffer for the Michigan House of Representatives, former executive director of Equality Michigan, and continues to serve as co-chair of the Michigan Advisory Committee to the US Commission on Civil Rights.

Dievendorf’s priorities include ensuring all Michiganders are safe in public spaces, are paid a living wage, have access to a well-funded public education, and have their right to vote protected. She will fight for racial equity and justice, reproductive rights, environmental justice, LGBTQ equality, and to invest in community mental health services and small businesses.

Dievendorf is endorsed by six of our partners: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, American Federation of Teachers Michigan, Clean Water Action, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan Education Association, and Equality Michigan.

Dievendorf is running against John Magoola. Magoola is a MAGA Republican with right-wing extremist views rooted in conspiracy theories.

Emily Dievendorf is the most progressive choice in this race.

Learn more: https://www.emilydievendorf.com

Representative, 93rd District

Jeffrey Lockwood is a Democrat running for the Michigan House of Representatives for the 93rd District. Lockwood was born and raised in Saginaw, where he currently works as a union pipefitter. 

Lockwood’s priorities include fighting for a government that works for everyone, including a fair tax system that doesn’t just benefit big business. He will work to improve education in Michigan, including investing in school infrastructure and expanded mental health programs. Lockwood will also fight for workers’ rights and support collective bargaining. 

Lockwood is endorsed by two of our partner organizations: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigand and the American Federation of Teachers Michigan.

Lockwood is running against Republican Graham Filler. Filler is anti-reproductive freedom and supports restricting voting rights. He is endorsed by the anti-choice organization Right to Life Michigan and the DeVos-backed Michigan Freedom Network.

Jeffrey Lockwood is the most progressive choice in this race.

Learn more: https://jeffreylockwood.com

Jeffrey Lockwood is a Democrat running for the Michigan House of Representatives for the 93rd District. Lockwood was born and raised in Saginaw, where he currently works as a union pipefitter. 

Lockwood’s priorities include fighting for a government that works for everyone, including a fair tax system that doesn’t just benefit big business. He will work to improve education in Michigan, including investing in school infrastructure and expanded mental health programs. Lockwood will also fight for workers’ rights and support collective bargaining. 

Lockwood is endorsed by two of our partner organizations: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigand and the American Federation of Teachers Michigan.

Lockwood is running against Republican Graham Filler. Filler is anti-reproductive freedom and supports restricting voting rights. He is endorsed by the anti-choice organization Right to Life Michigan and the DeVos-backed Michigan Freedom Network.

Jeffrey Lockwood is the most progressive choice in this race.

Learn more: https://jeffreylockwood.com

County Commission

Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below county district races on your ballot.

Clinton County, District 1 County Commission

Republican Val Vail-Shirey is running for her first term on the Clinton County Commission. She has served as executive director of the Michigan Onion Committee and co-owned a government relations firm for 13 years. Vail-Shirey is running unopposed. The Lansing City Pulse referred to Vail-Shirey as in “close political alignment” with former President Donald Trump.

There is no progressive choice in this race.

Republican Val Vail-Shirey is running for her first term on the Clinton County Commission. She has served as executive director of the Michigan Onion Committee and co-owned a government relations firm for 13 years. Vail-Shirey is running unopposed. The Lansing City Pulse referred to Vail-Shirey as in “close political alignment” with former President Donald Trump.

There is no progressive choice in this race.

Clinton County, District 2 County Commission

Republican David Pohl is running for re-election to the Clinton County Commission and is running unopposed. There is no progressive choice in this race.

Republican David Pohl is running for re-election to the Clinton County Commission and is running unopposed. There is no progressive choice in this race.

Clinton County, District 3 County Commission

Republican Bruce DeLong is running for re-election to the Clinton County Commission and is running unopposed. There is no progressive choice in this race.

Republican Bruce DeLong is running for re-election to the Clinton County Commission and is running unopposed. There is no progressive choice in this race.

Clinton County, District 4 County Commission

Catherine Lynn Lippert is a Democrat running for her first term on the Clinton County Commission. She is the treasurer of the Clinton County Democratic Party.

While we cannot speak to the progressive bonafides of Lippert due to a lack of publicly available information, Lippert is running against Republican Kenneth Mitchell, an incumbent who is endorsed by the anti-choice organization Right to Life Michigan.

Based on this information, we recommend voting for Lippert.

Catherine Lynn Lippert is a Democrat running for her first term on the Clinton County Commission. She is the treasurer of the Clinton County Democratic Party.

While we cannot speak to the progressive bonafides of Lippert due to a lack of publicly available information, Lippert is running against Republican Kenneth Mitchell, an incumbent who is endorsed by the anti-choice organization Right to Life Michigan.

Based on this information, we recommend voting for Lippert.

Clinton County, District 5 County Commission

Republican Robert Showers is running for re-election to the Clinton County Commission and is running unopposed. Over the past forty years he has been an executive in the insurance industry. There is no progressive choice in this race.

Republican Robert Showers is running for re-election to the Clinton County Commission and is running unopposed. Over the past forty years he has been an executive in the insurance industry. There is no progressive choice in this race.

Clinton County, District 6 County Commission

John Andrews is a Democrat running for his first term on the Clinton County Commission. Andrews served in both the U.S. Army and Michigan National Guard and worked as an anthropologist. He is also active with the Clinton County Democratic Party.

Andrews is running against Republican Brian J. Ross, current chair of the Clinton County Department of Public Works.

Given the limited information we have about both candidates, we are unable to determine whether either candidate could be considered progressive to any degree, but at this time we are recommending voters consider Andrews over Ross based on the information we were able to find.

John Andrews is a Democrat running for his first term on the Clinton County Commission. Andrews served in both the U.S. Army and Michigan National Guard and worked as an anthropologist. He is also active with the Clinton County Democratic Party.

Andrews is running against Republican Brian J. Ross, current chair of the Clinton County Department of Public Works.

Given the limited information we have about both candidates, we are unable to determine whether either candidate could be considered progressive to any degree, but at this time we are recommending voters consider Andrews over Ross based on the information we were able to find.

Clinton County, District 7 County Commission

Dr. Dwight Washington is a Democrat running for re-election to the Clinton County Commission. He works in natural resources and is passionate about the environment, and has called to shut down Line 5.

Washington is running against Republican Adam Stacey, also an incumbent, who works as legislative director for State Sen. Doug Wozniak. Stacy is endorsed by the anti-choice organization Right to Life Michigan.

Dr. Dwight Washington is the best choice in this race.

Dr. Dwight Washington is a Democrat running for re-election to the Clinton County Commission. He works in natural resources and is passionate about the environment, and has called to shut down Line 5.

Washington is running against Republican Adam Stacey, also an incumbent, who works as legislative director for State Sen. Doug Wozniak. Stacy is endorsed by the anti-choice organization Right to Life Michigan.

Dr. Dwight Washington is the best choice in this race.

Statewide Ballot Measures

VOTE YES

Vote YES for Legislative Term Limits and Financial Disclosure

Proposal 1 will change term limits for state legislators from three 2-year terms (6 years total) in the state House and two 4-year terms (8 years total) in the state Senate, to 12 combined years in the state Legislature. It will also require elected state legislative and state executive officials to file annual financial disclosure reports on their income, assets, liabilities, gifts from lobbyists, positions held in certain organizations, and agreements on future employment.

Vote YES on Proposal 1.

Proposal 1 will change term limits for state legislators from three 2-year terms (6 years total) in the state House and two 4-year terms (8 years total) in the state Senate, to 12 combined years in the state Legislature. It will also require elected state legislative and state executive officials to file annual financial disclosure reports on their income, assets, liabilities, gifts from lobbyists, positions held in certain organizations, and agreements on future employment.

Vote YES on Proposal 1.

VOTE YES

Vote YES to Promote the Vote 2022

Proposal 2 is a pro-voter initiative aimed at increasing access to the ballot and ensuring transparency in our elections. The proposal will ensure voters can vote free from harassment, intimidation, and interference by enshrining a fundamental right to vote in the Michigan Constitution. This proposal will also modernize Michigan’s elections by creating nine days of in-person early voting; allowing voters to request an absentee ballot for all future elections; providing state funding for secure ballot drop boxes, postage for absentee ballots and absentee ballot tracking; counting ballots from military and overseas voters that are postmarked by Election Day and received within six days; requiring audits to be conducted in public by local election officials; and ensuring that the outcome of Michigan elections are determined solely by the votes cast.

Vote YES on Proposal 2.

Proposal 2 is a pro-voter initiative aimed at increasing access to the ballot and ensuring transparency in our elections. The proposal will ensure voters can vote free from harassment, intimidation, and interference by enshrining a fundamental right to vote in the Michigan Constitution. This proposal will also modernize Michigan’s elections by creating nine days of in-person early voting; allowing voters to request an absentee ballot for all future elections; providing state funding for secure ballot drop boxes, postage for absentee ballots and absentee ballot tracking; counting ballots from military and overseas voters that are postmarked by Election Day and received within six days; requiring audits to be conducted in public by local election officials; and ensuring that the outcome of Michigan elections are determined solely by the votes cast.

Vote YES on Proposal 2.

VOTE YES

Vote YES for Reproductive Freedom for All

Proposal 3 will ensure every individual’s right to reproductive freedom, including the right to make their own decisions about birth control, abortion, pregnancy, childbirth, prenatal care, and postpartum care is protected by enshrining these rights into the Michigan Constitution. It will also ensure no one can be punished for having a miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion and protects healthcare providers who assist with reproductive health care procedures.

Vote YES on Proposal 3.

Proposal 3 will ensure every individual’s right to reproductive freedom, including the right to make their own decisions about birth control, abortion, pregnancy, childbirth, prenatal care, and postpartum care is protected by enshrining these rights into the Michigan Constitution. It will also ensure no one can be punished for having a miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion and protects healthcare providers who assist with reproductive health care procedures.

Vote YES on Proposal 3.