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a Publication of Michigan Family Forum
US House of Representatives
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 – CIOWe 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
Between the Lines Between the Lines weekly newspaper is the largest and longest-running LGBTQ publication in Michigan.www.pridesource.com
Citizens for Traditional ValuesThe 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 tradi-tional family values. ctvmichigan.org/ctv-political-action-committee
Farm BureauAs 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 CommerceThe 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 – ILAILA 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 MichiganRTL 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 ClubIt is the statewide voice for the nation's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. www.sierraclub.org
PROMINENT ENDORSING ORGANIZATIONS
ALCONA
ALGER
ALLEGAN
ALPENAANTRIM
ARENAC
BARAGA
BARRY
BAY
BENZIE
BERRIEN BRANCH
CALHOUN
CASS
CHARLEVOIX
CHEBOYGAN
CHIPPEWA
CLARE
CLINTON
CRAWFORD
DELTA
DICKINSON
EATON
EMMET
GENESEE
GLADWIN
GOGEBIC
GRAND TRAVERSE
GRATIOT
HILLSDALE
HOUGHTON
HURON
INGHAM
IONIA
IOSCO
IRON
ISABELLA
JACKSONKALAMAZOO
KALKASKA
KENT
KEWEENAW
LAKE
LAPEER
LEELANAU
LENAWEE
LIVINGSTON
LUCE
MACKINAC
MACOMB
MANISTEE
MARQUETTE
MASON
MECOSTA
MENOMINEE
MIDLAND
MISSAUKEE
MONROE
MONTCALM
MONTMORENCY
MUSKEGON
NEWAYGO
OAKLAND
OCEANA
OGEMAW
ONTONAGON
OSCEOLA
OSCODA
OTSEGO
OTTAWA
PRESQUE ISLE
ROSCOMMON
SAGINAW
ST CLAIR
ST JOSEPH
SANILAC
SCHOOLCRAFT
SHIAWASSEE
TUSCOLA
VAN BURENWASHTENAW
WAYNE
WEXFORD
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ForestTwpThetford
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ViennaTwp
MontroseTwp
RichfieldTwpGenesee
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FlushingTwp
DavisonTwp
AtlasTwp
GrandBlancTwpMundy
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ClaytonTwp
FlintTwp
GainesTwp
FentonTwp
ArgentineTwp
BourretTwp
ClementTwp
ButmanTwp
ShermanTwp
GrimTwp
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HayTwp
GladwinTwp
BuckeyeTwp
GroutTwp
BentleyTwp
BillingsTwp
TobaccoTwp
BeavertonTwp
WakefieldTwp
IronwoodTwp
BessemerTwp
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ErwinTwp
WatersmeetTwp
PeninsulaTwp
WhiteWaterTwp
AcmeTwp
GarfieldTwp
LongLakeTwp
EastBayTwpGreen
LakeTwp Blair
TwpUnionTwp
ParadiseTwp
GrantTwp
Fife LakeTwp
MayfieldTwp
WheelerTwp
SevilleTwp
PineRiverTwp
BethanyTwp
LafayetteTwp
EmersonTwpArcada
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SumnerTwp
HamiltonTwp
NorthStarTwp
NewarkTwp
NewHavenTwp
ElbaTwp
WashingtonTwp
FultonTwp
North ShadeTwp
SomersetTwpMoscow
Twp
ScipioTwp
LitchfieldTwp
FayetteTwp
WheatlandTwp
AdamsTwpAllen
TwpHillsdale
Twp
PittsfordTwp
JeffersonTwp
CambriaTwp
ReadingTwp
WrightTwp
RansomTwp
WoodbridgeTwpCamden
Twp
AmboyTwp
CalumetTwp
OsceolaTwp
HancockTwp
SchoolcraftTwp
StantonTwp
FranklinTwp
TorchLakeTwp
QuincyTwp
AdamsTwp
PortageTwp
ChassellTwp
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LairdTwp
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HuronTwpHume
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BloomfieldTwp
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US HOUSE DISTRICT 1
Lon Johnson (Democrat)WWW.LONJOHNSON.COM Candidate chose not to participate
ENDORSEMENTS: AFL-CIO; Between the Lines; Planned Parenthood; Sierra Club
Ellis Boal (Green)www.ellisboal.org Candidate chose not to participate
Diane Bostow (Libertarian)Candidate chose not to participate
Jack Bergman (Republican)www.bergmanforcongress.com Candidate chose not to participate
ENDORSEMENTS: MI Chamber of Commerce; Right to Life; Farm Bureau
US HOUSE DISTRICT 2
Matthew Brady (Green)www.matthewaaronbrady.com EDUCATION: Bachelors of Science in Electronic Imaging, Northern Michigan University PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Matthew is a genuine working class candidate. He has over eleven years of experience in the printing industry. He is currently a digital printing press operator. SPOUSE: Engaged, no childrenRELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Christian (No denomination) AGE: 37ENDORSEMENTS: N/A
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Matthew has been a consistent and passionate supporter of the progressive agenda. Matthew is committed to fighting big money corruption in government, and has pledged to continue this struggle even if he is not elected. PRIORITIES: Restore and reinforce a government for and by the People. This is achieved by promoting and protecting voter rights, and ending big money corruption in our government. I would work to overturn Citizens United by a Consti-tutional Amendment. This Amendment should also stipulate that all elections are publicly financed. The people must be represented over profits. I also want the Voter Empowerment ACT (H.R. 12) to make registration easier and protect our voting rights.
Joshua Arnold (No Party Affiliation)Candidate chose not to participate
Ronald Graeser (US Taxpayers)Candidate chose not to participate
Erwin Haas (Libertarian)www.erwinhaaslibertarian.com EDUCATION: MD, University of Buffalo; MBA, Grand Valley State University PRIOR EXPERIENCE: City Commissioner, Kentwood; U.S Army Flight Surgeon (Vietnam); Physician, Fort Bliss SPOUSE: Married, three childrenRELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Lapsed Catholic AGE: 73ENDORSEMENTS: N/A
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: City Commissioner; Board Member Grand Valley Co-Op Credit Union; Michigan State Medical Society PRIORITIES: 1) Right-size our military commitments and costs. The constitution does not allow for a standing army 2) Get rid of the corrupt and inefficient IRS and all other taxes. Use the Fair Fax- a national sales tax for all revenues, encouraging saving. The “prebate” spares the poor. 3) Balance the budget and pay down the national debt; eliminate 4 departments of government; energy, commerce, education and HUD.
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US HOUSE DISTRICT 2
Bill Huizenga (Republican - Incumbent)www.huizengaforcongress.com EDUCATION: B.A., Political Science - Calvin College, 1991 PRIOR EXPERIENCE: U.S. Representative; small business owner and a former Realtor; State Representative SPOUSE: Married, five childrenRELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: N/A AGE: N/AENDORSEMENTS: Citizens for Traditional Values; MI Chamber of Commerce; Right to Life; Farm Bureau; National Rifle Association
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: N/APRIORITIES: Turning the economy around and creating jobs is my top priority. I will support bills that roll back red tape, avoid tax hikes and fight against unsustainable spending.
I was elected to Congress based on three key principles: create jobs, stop spending, and protect life. I have continually supported serious budgets that put the nation on a more sustainable fiscal course.
I believe in protecting the sanctity of life. I introduced and supported policies that prohibit U.S. taxpayer resources from funding abortions. Additionally, I am an ardent and vocal supporter of efforts to increase adoption both domestically and internationally.
Dennis Murphy (Democrat)www.dennismurphyforcongress.com EDUCATION: B.A., Education, Western Michigan University PRIOR EXPERIENCE: N/A SPOUSE: Married, two childrenRELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None AGE: 56ENDORSEMENTS: AFL-CIO; Between the Lines
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Michigan Mountain Biking Assoc. since 1998, President and V.P.; Various cycling advocacy and events. PRIORITIES:
• Strengthen Social Security and protect from privatization;• Oppose bad trade deals which outsource good paying jobs;• Protect the environment from risky oil spills;• Election reform to protect the integrity of our elections;• Protect veteran benefits - ensure our veterans are treated well and honorably for serving their nation;• Support legislation to increase renewable energy sources (widn & solar);• Campaign finance reform to eliminate the influence of money on elections;• Improve our infrastructure.
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US HOUSE DISTRICT 3
Justin Amash (Republican - Incumbent)www.justinamash.com Candidate chose not to participate
ENDORSEMENTS: Citizens for Traditional Values; Right to Life; Farm Bureau
Ted Gerrard (US Taxpayers)Candidate chose not to participate
Douglas Smith (Democrat)http://smithformichigan.com/ Candidate chose not to participate
ENDORSEMENTS: AFL-CIO
US HOUSE DISTRICT 4
Keith Butkovich (Natural Law) EDUCATION: N/A PRIOR EXPERIENCE: N/A SPOUSE: Single, no childrenRELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None AGE: 32ENDORSEMENTS: None
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: N/APRIORITIES: 1. “Dramatically cut spending.”2. “Legalize marijuana.”3. “Bring troops home.”4. “Cut government bureaucracies.”
John Moolenaar (Republican - Incumbent)www.johnmoolenaarforcongress.com/ EDUCATION: B.S. Hope College; M.A. Public Administration, Harvard PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Michigan Senate, 4 years; Michigan House of Representatives, 6 years; Midland City Council SPOUSE: Married, six childrenRELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Follower of Jesus AGE: 55ENDORSEMENTS: Citizens for Traditional Values; MI Chamber of Commerce; Right to Life; Farm Bureau; National Rifle Association
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: N/APRIORITIES: I believe I have a duty and a calling to continue to serve our state and country. As a strong supporter of pro-life policies, I believe every life should be protected and I will continue to support policies aimed at protecting the sanctity of life and the unborn. I also want to be sure that the rules set in place for our job creators and providers are helping their progress instead of hindering their growth.
Jordan Salvi (Green)Candidate chose not to participate
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US HOUSE DISTRICT 4
Leonard Schwartz (Libertarian)www.leonardschwartz.usCandidate chose not to participate
Debra Wirth (Democrat)http://www.wirthforcongress.com/ Candidate chose not to participate
ENDORSEMENTS: AFL-CIO
George Zimmer (US Taxpayers) EDUCATION: Studied economics at Roosevelt University PRIOR EXPERIENCE: FAA Automation Specialist, Blast Furnace Foreman SPOUSE: Married, two children RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Catholic AGE: 74ENDORSEMENTS: Citizens for Traditional Values; MI Chamber of Commerce; Right to Life; Farm Bureau; National Rifle Association
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Greenpeace, Republican precinct captain/delegate. PRIORITIES: 1. “Jobs.”2. “More efficient military.”3. “Lower business taxes.”4. “No loopholes.”
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US HOUSE DISTRICT 5
Al Hardwick (Republican)www.allenhardwick.com Candidate chose not to participate
Steve Sluka (Libertarian) EDUCATION: University of Pittsburgh PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Lifetime in sales management. SPOUSE: Married, two step-children RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Atheist AGE: 43ENDORSEMENTS: N/A
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: N/APRIORITIES: Reduce the size and power of government and transfer back to states and the people.
Daniel Kildee (Democrat - Incumbent)www.dankildee.com Candidate chose not to participate
ENDORSEMENTS: AFL-CIO; Between the Lines ; Planned Parenthood; Sierra Club
Harley Mikkelson (Green)www.harleymikkelson.com Candidate chose not to participate
US HOUSE DISTRICT 6
Paul Clemente (Democrat)www.clementsforcongress.com Candidate chose not to participate
ENDORSEMENTS: AFL-CIO; Between the Lines; Sierra Club
Fred Upton (Republican - Incumbent)www.fredupton.com Candidate chose not to participate
ENDORSEMENTS: MI Chamber of Commerce; Right to Life; Farm Bureau; National Rifle Association
Lorence Wenke (Libertarian)www.votewenke.com EDUCATION: Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Western Michigan UniversityPRIOR EXPERIENCE: President and co-owner of Wenke Greenhouses, Kalamazoo County Commissioner for eight years (three as chairman), Michigan State Representative for six years. SPOUSE: Married with two children RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Protestant, Methodist AGE: 70ENDORSEMENTS: N/A
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Kalamazoo Rotary, horticulture research institute, September 11 2001 Remembrance Committee, Farm Bureau, Farm Credit Services Board Member, Kalamazoo County Parks Commission, Learning to Read Association. PRIORITIES: 1. “We must balance our budget. Deficit spending is stealing from ourselves and our children and is immoral. We cannot have our children and grandchildren drowning in this crushing debt, over $60,200 per US citizen!”2. “I will stop forced taxpayer support of other people’s children, by providing free birth control for 12 months and then no payments for new births.”3. “I will secure better managers for government, which is our nation’s largest enterprise.”
US HOUSE DISTRICT 7
Gretchen Driskell (Democrat)www.votegretchen.com Candidate chose not to participate
ENDORSEMENTS: AFL-CIO; Between the Lines; Planned Parenthood; Sierra Club
Ken Proctor (Libertarian) EDUCATION: 1998 Applied Science degree from Lansing Community College, Magna Cum Laude PRIOR EXPERIENCE: None, but I agree with Ronald Reagan when he said: “Professional politicians like to talk about the value of experience in government. Nuts! The only experience you gain in politics is how to be political.”SPOUSE: Not married, one child RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Protestant AGE: 65ENDORSEMENTS: N/ACOMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Life member & Certified Instructor NRA, Amnesty International, Michigan Mackinac Center, Cato Institute, Decorated Viet Nam Infantry Veteran PRIORITIES: Strengthen our economy by increasing freedom and lowering taxes. Reform Obamacare to create free-choice and reduced costs in healthcare. End foreign policy of regime change and endless war that is dragging us toward WW III. Address student debt by: allowing reorganization under bankruptcy protection, capping interest at 5%, capping student debt repayment with interest and penalties at no more than 200% of the original loan.
Tim Walberg (Republican)www.walbergforcongress.com EDUCATION: Communications, M.A. Wheaton (IL) College; Religious Education, B.S., Taylor University; Diploma in Christian Education, Moody Bible Institute; Forestry Major, Western Illinois University PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Member of Congress, U.S. House of Representatives 2007-2009, 2011-present; State Representative, Michigan House of Representatives 1983-1999 SPOUSE: Married, three children RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Christian AGE: 65ENDORSEMENTS: Citizens for Traditional Values; MI Chamber of Commerce; Right to Life; Farm Bureau; National Rifle Association
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Right to Life Michigan; Boy Scouts of America (Past District Chaplin); National Rifle Association PRIORITIES: America is in trouble. Government continues to grow too large and liberty is being lost. I will continue work-ing, listening, and learning from my constituents and taking our values and principles to Washington to help our families and communities. I have consistently worked to stop tax increases, expand America’s domestic energy production, make healthcare more affordable, help our agriculture sector and defend our traditional values and Constitutional rights – including the sanctity of life and marriage.
US HOUSE DISTRICT 8
Mike Bishop (Republican - Incumbent)www.electmikebishop.com/ Candidate chose not to participate
ENDORSEMENTS: Citizens for Traditional Values; MI Chamber of Commerce; Right to Life; Farm Bureau; National Rifle Association
Jeremy Burgess (Natural Law)www.facebook.com/jeremyburgessforcongress/Candidate chose not to participate
Maria Green (Green)www.mariagreenforcongress.com Candidate chose not to participate
Suzanna Shkreli (Democrat)www.suzannaforcongress.com Candidate chose not to participate
ENDORSEMENTS: AFL-CIO; Between the Lines; Sierra Club
Jeff Wood (Libertarian)www.jeffwood4office.com Candidate chose not to participate
US HOUSE DISTRICT 9
Sander Levin (Democrat - Incumbent)www.levinforcongress.com Candidate chose not to participate
ENDORSEMENTS: Between the Lines; Planned Parenthood; Sierra Club
John McDermott (Green)Candidate chose not to participate
Christopher Morse (Republican)www.votemorse.com Candidate chose not to participate
Matthew Orlando (Libertarian)Candidate chose not to participate
US HOUSE DISTRICT 10
Frank Accavitti, Jr. (Democrat)www.frankaccavitti.com Candidate chose not to participate
ENDORSEMENTS: AFL-CIO; Between the Lines
Lisa Gioia (Libertarian)Candidate chose not to participate
Paul Mitchell (Republican)www.paulmitchellforcongress.com Candidate chose not to participate
ENDORSEMENTS: MI Chamber of Commerce; Right to Life; Farm Bureau; National Rifle Association
Benjamin Nofs (Green)Candidate chose not to participate
US HOUSE DISTRICT 11
Jonathan Osment (Libertarian)Candidate chose not to participate
Anil Kumar (Democrat)www.kumarforUSCongress.com Candidate chose not to participate
ENDORSEMENTS: AFL-CIO; Between the Lines; Sierra Club
Kerry Bentivolio (No Party Affiliation)www.kerrybentivolio.comCandidate chose not to participate
David Trott (Republican - Incumbent)www.trottforcongress.com Candidate chose not to participate
ENDORSEMENTS: Citizens for Traditional Values; MI Chamber of Commerce ;Right to Life; Farm Bureau; National Rifle Association
US HOUSE DISTRICT 12
Dylan Calewarts (Green)Candidate chose not to participate
Tom Bagwell (Libertarian)www.bagwell4liberty.com
EDUCATION: B.S. in Political Science, Eastern Michigan University (2005) PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Precinct Captain, Ron Paul for President 2012; Elected Park Commissioner, Ypsilanti Township, MI (2008- partial term); At-Large member, Libertarian Party of Michigan Executive Committee 2006-2007SPOUSE: Married, 3 children RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Christian (non-denominational) AGE: 32ENDORSEMENTS: N/A
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Supporting member, Citizens Commission on Human Rights 2014-2015; Former Chair, Libertarian Party of Washtenaw County 2006-2008; Student member, American Political Science Association 2003-2005 PRIORITIES: My legislative priorities include elimination of the Federal Income Tax, repeal of Obamacare in favor of free market reforms, and putting and end to the racist drug war in addition to overall criminal justice reform. I am also interested reductions to military spending, balancing the budget, and reforming monetary policy to help the poor and middle class.
Debbie Dingell (Democrat - Incumbent)www.debbiedingellforcongress.comCandidate chose not to participate
ENDORSEMENTS: AFL-CIO; Between the Lines; Planned Parenthood; Sierra Club
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US HOUSE DISTRICT 12
Gary Walkowicz (Working Class)Candidate chose not to participate
Jeff Jones (Republican)www.jeffjones4congress.com EDUCATION: Business Administration from Henry Ford Community College, Electrical Engineering from University of Michigan, and Pastoral Theology from Hyles-Anderson CollegePRIOR EXPERIENCE: Pastor for 20 years, ministry for 35 years, RVP for 15 years. SPOUSE: Married, 11 children RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Christian AGE: 55ENDORSEMENTS: N/A
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: President of Christian Homeschoolers Hillsdale, President of Barclay Village H.O.A., Founder of Selah Says Society. PRIORITIES: 1. “I take an oath to uphold the constitution of the United States from foreign and domestic enemies without mental reserve. Acceptance of it in its entirety, is the promise of liberty. I believe America, let alone my district in Michigan, understands that the Constitution is the tie that binds our nation. People come to America because it is a beacon of hope. It is this hope in which I desire to preserve, defend and restore!”
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US HOUSE DISTRICT 13
Sam Johnson (Working Class)Candidate chose not to participate
Tiffany Hayden (Libertarian)Candidate chose not to participate
John Conyers, Jr. (Democrat - Incumbent)www.johnconyers.comCandidate chose not to participate
ENDORSEMENTS: AFL-CIO; Between the Lines; Planned Parenthood; Sierra Club
Clyde Lynch (No Party Affiliation)Candidate chose not to participate
Jeff Gorman (Republican)EDUCATION: BS in Aerospace Engineering from US Naval Academy, MS in Industrial Engineering from University of Cincinnati PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Prior qualifying work experience: Precinct Delegate 2014-present, Naval Officer/Naval Aviator for 24 years, Commercial Airline Pilot for 20 years. SPOUSE: Divorced, 2 children RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Roman Catholic AGE: N/AENDORSEMENTS: N/A
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Knights of Columbus PRIORITIES: 1. “Defend and protect constitution. Uphold the tenth amendment. Shut down all federal activities and agencies exercis-ing powers not enumerated in the constitution.”2. “Pass balanced budget legislation with scheduled debt paydown.”3. “Dismantle IRS and tax code. Establish Fair or Flat Tax system.”4. “Require legislation to be simple and concise with a shutdown clause (no law should last forever without review).”5. “Provide true communication between legislators and citizens and work as a true public servant.”6. “Rebuild national security.”
US HOUSE DISTRICT 14
Brenda Lawrence (Democrat - Incumbent)www.brendalawrence.comCandidate chose not to participate
ENDORSEMENTS: AFL-CIO; Between the Lines; Planned Parenthood; Sierra Club
Howard Klausner (Republican)Candidate chose not to participate
Gregory Creswell (Libertarian)gregcreswell.wordpress.com
EDUCATION: N/A PRIOR EXPERIENCE: N/A SPOUSE: Married (Since 1982), 2 children RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Baptist AGE: 59ENDORSEMENTS: N/ACOMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Brass Roots/pro-2nd amendment group, founding member/1994; Vote Yes! on Proposal #2 (Detroit coordinator/volunteer); Attendee-Second Canaan Baptist Church. PRIORITIES: I would sponsor/co-sponsor an amendment to return to the gold/silver standard immediately. Likewise, to repeal the 16th amendment, all laws, departments etc not authorized under the US Constitution. Fight to reduce the pay, perks, benefits, staff size etc of all members of Congress 95%. I also believe that term limits for Congress members and the US Supreme Court must be established via the amendment. Repeal all federal fees, permits, licenses, regulations etc. 6. “Re-build national security.”
Marcia Squier (Green)EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science Degree from Wayne State University PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Chairman of the Board- IGPA (Ingleside-Grossedale Park Association) 2013-present; Kennedy Middle School PTC Secretary (2013-14) SPOUSE: Married, 4 children RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Raised Christian. Currently I consider myself more spiritual than religious. AGE: 41ENDORSEMENTS: N/A
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Golden Key National Honor Society- lifetime member (20+ yrs); Girl Scouts of America- Silver Award Recipient and 10-Year Pin EarnerPRIORITIES: Legislative priorities: upholding constitutional rights; advocating for election integrity and accountability; blocking the TPP and other similar deals; blocking military interventionist actions abroad; supporting education and health care for all; raising the minimum wage to at least $15/hr; decriminalizing Marijuana and ending the War on Drugs; ending mass incarceration; standing in favor of reparations; saving the earth by supporting 100% renewable energy before 2030 with an emergency jobs program and congressional incentives.