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PROMINENT ENDORSING ORGANIZATIONS The following statewide and national organizations have publicly posted on the Internet their endorsement of candidates. We have provided the websites for more information about the organization and their endorsement. The description of each organization was taken directly from the website of the endorsing organization. AFL CIO We dedicate ourselves to improving the lives of working families, bringing fairness and dignity to the workplace and securing social equity in the Nation. www.aflcio.org Citizens for Traditional Values The CTV-PAC is a non-partisan, multi-issue, statewide committee representing conservative, pro-life, pro-family values. CTV-PAC has been working since 1991 to screen, evaluate, and endorse candidates who support traditional family values. ctvmichigan.org/ctv-political-action-committee Equality Michigan EQMI is Michigan s statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) political advocacy organization. Formerly the Triangle Foundation, EQMI has been Michigan s premiere LGBTQ anti-violence and political advocacy organization for over years and counting. https://equalitymi.org/ Farm Bureau As a general farm organization we represent the diversity of Michigan s agriculture industry, farms of all sizes small, medium and large and varying styles of production, such as conventional and organic and both indoor and outdoor animal management. www.michfb.com/mi/endorsements Michigan Chamber of Commerce The Michigan Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (PAC) was formed to actively support candidates who are pro-business. http://www.michamber.com/ National Rifle Association ILA ILA is committed to preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. home.nra.org Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan Political Action Committee (PAC) focuses strictly on fundraising to endorse and support pro-choice political candidates. miplannedparenthood.org Right to Life of Michigan RTL is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian, nonprofit organization of diverse and caring people united to protect the precious gift of human life from fertilization to natural death. www.rtl.org Sierra Club It is the statewide voice for the nation's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. www.sierraclub.org
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DISTRICT 6 Jim Ellison (Democrat) ENDORSEMENTS: AFL-CIO; Planned Parenthood; Sierra Club; Equality Michigan Randy Levasseur (Republican) www.chooserandy.com EDUCATION: J.D. from University of Michigan Law School (1988), B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan (198) PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Small business owner. SPOUSE: Married, one child RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Catholic AGE: ENDORSEMENTS: Citizens for Traditional Values: Right to Life; National Rifle Association COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Shrine High School Dad s Club (volunteer); Royal Oak Sandlot League (assistant coach); Royal Oak Youth Soccer Association (assistant coach) PRIORITIES: First, to reduce the cost of government. We need governments to live within their means just as the citizens of Michigan must live within their means. Second, reducing and eliminating regulations that do not clearly and directly protect public safety. Unnecessary regulations stifle economic development and discourage job and economic growth. Third, we must restore integrity to public service. Theft and self-dealing by people who are supposed to be serving the public cannot be tolerated. DISTRICT 7 Robert Wittenberg (Democrat - Incumbent) ENDORSEMENTS: AFL-CIO: Planned Parenthood; Sierra Club: Equality Michigan Kyle Forrest (Republican)
DISTRICT 9 Tim Greimel (Democrat - Incumbent) ENDORSEMENTS: AFL-CIO; Planned Parenthood; Equality Michigan Artelia Leak (Green) Garren Griffith (Republican) DISTRICT 3 Jeremy Moss (Democrat - Incumbent) ENDORSEMENTS: AFL-CIO: Planned Parenthood; Sierra Club; Equality MIchigan Robert Brim (Republican)
DISTRICT Christine Greig (Democrat - Incumbent) ENDORSEMENTS: AFL-CIO; Planned Parenthood; Sierra Club; Equality Michigan James Young (Libertarian) EDUCATION: BS in Chemical Engineering from Wayne State University, AS in Chemical Technology from Lawrence Technical University PRIOR EXPERIENCE: N/A SPOUSE: Single RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Roman Catholic AGE: 61 ENDORSEMENTS: N/A COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Libertarian Party of Oakland County, Chair 011-01 PRIORITIES: My main goal is to achieve small government. We have a bloated state government, have had for years, and I would love to help eliminate waste. I would also like to reform the tax code, eliminate the Michigan Income Tax if I can. I would also like to make it easier to start small businesses in Michigan, to help add more jobs. Mitchell Swoboda (Republican) ENDORSEMENTS: Citizens for Traditional Values; National Rifle Association
DISTRICT 38 Amy McCusker (Democrat) ENDORSEMENTS: Sierra Club Kathy Crawford (Republican - Incumbent) www.kcrawford.org EDUCATION: N/A PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Novi City Council 007, Oakland County Board of Commissioners 0-01, Michigan House of Representatives 014. SPOUSE: Married, three children RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Methodist AGE: 73 ENDORSEMENTS: Right to Life; National Rifle Association COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Chair of Novi Historical Commission, Chair of Michigan State Fair Senior Day, Novi Pavilion Shores Conservancy Trustee, Novi Library Friends Volunteer. PRIORITIES:1. Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! We must focus on creating high-paying jobs by maintaining a business-friendly environment through lower taxes, by streamlining government bureaucracies and by reducing unnecessary and jobkilling government regulations.. Economic development. I believe in developing equitable policies that promote free enterprise solutions and business growth. 3. Increase access to health-related services for older adults should be a budget priority. More than 1.9 million Michiganians, over 60 years old, deserve our utmost respect, gratitude and support for their many contributions in our local communities.
DISTRICT 39 Michael Stack (Democrat) ENDORSEMENTS: AFL-CIO; Planned Parenthood; SIerra Club Beth McGrath (No Party Affiliation) Klint Kesto (Republican - Incumbent) www.klintkesto.com EDUCATION: B.A., University of Michigan; J.D., Wayne State University PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Former Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Member of the House of Representatives for the 39th District since 01 SPOUSE: Married, one child RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Catholic AGE: 34 ENDORSEMENTS: Citizens for Traditional Values; Right to Life; National Rifle Association COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Board member of the Chaldean Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Chaldean American Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Michigan State Bar, and a member of the Greater West Bloomfield Republicans. PRIORITIES: Since I took office in 01, my top priority has been to improve Michigan s economy and protect Michigan s families. This term, I will work to fight the opioid epidemic, ensure Michigan schools receive record funding, improve our behavioral health system and find innovative ways to address mental health issues and care. Finally, I will boost Michigan s economy by investing in infrastructure and creating an economic climate where small businesses can thrive. DISTRICT 40 Nicole Bedi (Democrat) ENDORSEMENTS: AFL-CIO; Planned Parenthood; Sierra Club Michael McCready (Republican - Incumbent) ENDORSEMENTS: Citizens for Traditional Values; Right to Life
DISTRICT Cyndi Peltonen (Democrat) ENDORSEMENTS: AFL-CIO; Planned Parenthood Martin Howrylak (Republican - Incumbent) ENDORSEMENTS: Citizens for Traditional Values; Right to Life; National Rifle Association; Sierra Club DISTRICT Theodore Villella (Democrat) ENDORSEMENTS: Planned Parenthood Jim Tedder (Republican - Incumbent) ENDORSEMENTS: MI Chamber of Commerce; Right to Life; National Rifle Association DISTRICT 44 Mark Venie (Democrat) ENDORSEMENTS: Planned Parenthood James Runestad (Republican - Incumbent) ENDORSEMENTS: Citizens for Traditional Values; Right to Life; National Rifle Association
DISTRICT 4 Ted Golden (Democrat) ENDORSEMENTS: Planned Parenthood Michael Webber (Republican - Incumbent) ENDORSEMENTS: Citizens for Traditional Values; MI Chamber of Commerce; Right to LIfe; National Rifle Association DISTRICT 46 David Lillis (Democrat) ENDORSEMENTS: AFL-CIO: National Rifle Association; Equality MIchigan John Reilly (Republican) ENDORSEMENTS: Right to Life; National Rifle Association
DISTRICT 1 Ryan Bladzik (Democrat) www. ryanbladzik.com EDUCATION: MA, Communication, Michigan State University; BA International Studies, Michigan State University; BA Political Science, Michigan State University PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Village of Holly President, 013-Present; Village of Holly President Pro- Tem/Councilmember, 01-013; Village of Holly Planning Commissioner, 0-013 SPOUSE: Married, three children RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Unitarian Universalist AGE: 38 ENDORSEMENTS: Planned Parenthood ; Equality Michigan COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: TEAM Patterson PTO, Holly Masonic Lodge (Past Master, Secretary), Holly Moose Lodge, Holly Kiwanis (past member, volunteer), Leadership Oakland XXIII, Oakland County Elite 40 under 40, many more PRIORITIES: My priorities are to strengthen our public education system, invest in our communities infrastructure and public safety, and support working families by providing more economic opportunity and support. Mark Sanborn (Libertarian) Joseph Graves (Republican - Incumbent) ENDORSEMENTS: Citizens for Traditional Values; MI Chamber of Commerce; Right to Life; National Rifle Association