Insider Intelligence

With the primary elections behind us, many folks are moving forward and only keeping those that won their elections in mind.  However, I want to take a moment to share an example of how a candidate that did not prevail used the loss as an opportunity to show his true character.  He can serve as […]

Through the general election on November 6, the MLC Blog will be highlighting races generally considered swing seats, ones either party could win because of the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available.  Commentary The last three Michigan Secretaries of State have been from the Republican Party. However, prior to that […]

This week, the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the option for straight ticket voting cannot be on Michigan’s general election ballot this November. By a vote of 2-1, the Judges granted a request by Secretary of State Ruth Johnson to stay the ruling of the U.S. District Court which found Michigan’s law banning straight […]

This week, the Board of State Canvassers met to certify three proposals to be placed on the general election ballot this November. The proposals before voters this November will be: Proposal 1 – Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Allows for the personal possession and use of marijuana for those over the age of 21 […]

Through the general election on November 6, the MLC Blog will be highlighting races generally considered swing seats, ones either party could win because of the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available.  District Overview The 34th Senate District is located in Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties.  Commentary Republican Senator Goeff […]

Through the general election on November 6, the MLC Blog will be highlighting races generally considered swing seats, ones either party could win because of the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available.  District Overview The 32nd Senate District is located in Saginaw and a portion of Genesee County.  Commentary Republican […]

Through the general election on November 6, the MLC Blog will be highlighting races generally considered swing seats, ones either party could win because of the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available. Commentary The last two Attorneys General of Michigan have been from the Republican Party. However, prior to that […]

This week, the Secretary of State released the proposed language for the ballot proposal to create an independent redistricting commission. “Now that the Secretary of State’s office has completed the tough task of drafting a 100-word, neutral description of the ballot proposal it will head to the Board of State Canvassers,” explained Brendan Ringlever of MLC. The Board […]