A lifelong Michigander, she is a graduate of Michigan State Universitys School of Journalism, where she served as Founding Editor of The Tab Michigan State and as a reporter for the Capital News Service. Michigan's supreme court races follow a hybrid system; partisan nomination processes are followed by general elections where candidates for all seats share a single ballot that does not note their party ID. in Michigan. Prior to his time serving as a Justice, Bernstein was an . After the law degree, its what youve done with the law degree, said Zahra. You received criticism mainly from state Republicans who said that by being abroad, you couldn't fully understand what it was like for Michiganders here in the state during the start of the COVID pandemic. HD-34: State Sen. Dale Zorn (R-Ida) signed onto a letter asking Congress to look into credible allegations of election misconduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, certification vote. Lindsey is running against Democrat Scott Starr for the 17th Senate District. Jared Waltrip aka Bentley James of Lansing is cheered on by the crowd while helping with trivia questions on Saturday, June 11, 2022, during a drag show at the main stage of the Motor City Pride . Prior to beginning his legal career, Zahra also worked as a small business owner and said the experience was helpful as he continued his work in the courts. She is running against Democrat Rob Kull for the 28th House District. He is running against state Rep. Terry Sabo (D-Muskegon) for the 32nd Senate District. Gilchrist ticket is the progressive choice in this race. In June, Carra spearheaded a letter to Nessel urging her to investigate and bring charges against Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for crimes related to fraud committed in the 2020 election and crimes brought to light by the pro-Trump, conspiratorial 2000 Mules movie whose claims have been widely debunked. there were countless irregularities in the 2020 election. Doug first moved to Michigan in 2015 when he was awarded a Knight-Wallace journalism fellowship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Stephen Velasco. And, unlike the federal Supreme Court, where judges are appointed and expected to be non-partisan, state justices are nominated by political parties and have a specific party affiliation. Theis beat Detmer in the August primary. He faces Democratic Grand Traverse County Commissioner Betsy Coffia in the 103rd House District race, who is endorsed by VNP. It's incredibly challenging, incredibly difficult. You refer to yourself as "The Blind Justice." Flickr. HD-37: Incumbent state Rep. Brad Paquette (R-Niles) signed onto a brief in a lawsuit attempting to overturn the 2020 election results in Michigan and other key states. And how many initiatives have we had on that, referendums have we had on that? He is one of two incumbent candidates and was nominated by Democrats . Those include 30 running for the state House and 14 running for the state Senate. 2022 Candidate Profiles. Kyra brings a perspective, and an aptitude, a temperament and an unwavering commitment to the law to the bench. Incumbent state Sen. Jim Runestad (R-White Lake) signed onto the letter to Congress claiming election misconduct during the certification vote on Jan. 6, 2021. HD-51: Trump-endorsed incumbent state Rep. Matt Maddock (R-Milford) and his wife, Michigan GOP Co-Chair Meshawn Maddock, were involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, rally outside the U.S. Capitol. Corporate media arent cutting it. States with regular supreme court elections Alabama. He is running against Democrat Andrew Watkins to represent the 35th House District. Bolden will be required to run for the seat in the November 2024 general . Right now, people can use it however they want because the court is adjourned for February and for August. These are the eight judicial races that Detroit voters will decide, falling under the nonpartisan section of the ballot: Judge of District Court, 36th District, incumbent, partial term ending 1/1/23. So, who can vote? The Michigan Supreme Court is the states highest court and often has the final say on issues of critical importance, determining whether laws enacted by the state Legislature are constitutional, weighing in on the validity of ballot initiatives and more. The Supreme Court had not yet ruled on an appeal from Donna . HD-9: Michele Lundgren was one member of a slate of fake GOP electors who attempted to overturn President Joe Bidens victory in Michigan and declare Trump the winner in December 2020. Jun 4, 2022, 12:27 PM. Tonight, the League of Women Voters of Michigan held an interview forum for the candidates. After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade this summer, the Michigan high court is poised to have a say in whether abortion is legal here and weigh in on potential restrictions. He is running against Democrat Stacy Taylor for the 72nd House District. The. A big part of being a good justice is treating everyone who comes before the court with dignity and respect, said Hudson. The judicial races on the Detroit ballot. He faces a challenge in Michigans 51st House District from Democrat Sarah May-Seward, who is endorsed by VNP. All five candidates for the Michigan Supreme Court spoke at a Wednesday night forum about what they hope to bring to the state's highest court. Appointed by Gov . These Trumpian concerns are a major reason he is running to replace a retiring Alabama justice this year, he says. When you understand what it means to really struggle, youre able to empathizeyoure able to connect, and that is the most important criteria that a person can have when youre making decisions that ultimately affect peoples entire lives.. McBroom, who originally expressed doubt in the security of the election process, chairs a Senate panel that released a lengthy 2021, claims of widespread voter fraud in Michigan. Please see our republishing guidelines for use of photos and graphics. Print Table Showing 1 to 183 of 183 entries DT: Justice Richard Bernstein, although we are in separate rooms here at the Michigan Radio studios. He faces a challenge from Democrat Roger M. Williams for the 36th House District. Related: Two state Supreme Court seats are up for grabs in November. Bolden, 34, a new mother, lives in Southfield, Michigan, with her husband, Dr. Greg Bolden, and their daughter, Emerson Portia Bolden. According to the Republican Accountability Project, their actions range from publicly casting doubt on the legitimacy of the 2020 election and spreading conspiracy theories to participating in related lawsuits and the insurrection itself. He spoke with Michigan Radio's Doug Tribou. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) Recent rulings have put a bigger spotlight on the race for Michigan's Supreme Court. Abortion rights supporters are expected to appeal the decision straight to the state's supreme court, but time is ticking. Democratic convention Democratic convention for Michigan Supreme Court (2 seats) I'm just going to do this because all good judges are going to say this, and it's very important to always follow the canons. It is Gov. RB: Sure. The Republican resigned from the panel in June to seek a seat in the state House. HD-39: Pauline Wendzel (R-Watervliet) signed onto a November 2020 letter to Benson requesting a full audit amid baseless claims of voter fraud and machine tampering. All took part in spreading conspiracy theories about the 2020 election. Richard Bernstein and Brian Zahra are running for. joined Carra and other lawmakers in June in writing the letter to Nessel alleging that Benson committed election crimes, based on false claims put forward by the pro-Trump 2000 Mules movie. Incumbent state Sen. Kevin Daley (R-Lum) signed onto a letter calling on members of Congress to investigate credible allegations of election misconduct. Laina G. Stebbins covers the environment, Native issues and criminal justice for the Advance. Kobe Pace rushed for 641 yards and six touchdowns in 2021 but played sparingly in 2022, putting up 77 rushing yards and three scores while averaging just 2.6 yards . We need JUSTICE WARREN to straighten out idiot Viviano on the court, who was the one that gave Whitler the heads up that the MSC would look the other way if she did her unconsitutional mandates thru the Health Dept.. #Election2022 - #Michigan, #Conservatives MUST take back control of the #MI #SupremeCourt #JudgeMichaelWarren is running to unseat ultra #leftist #Judicial activist # . Today I stand before you, again, asking you to endorse me for a second, four-year term. joined Carra and other lawmakers in June in writing the letter to Nessel alleging that Benson committed election crimes, based on false claims put forward by the pro-Trump 2000 Mules movie. HD-35: Incumbent state Rep. Andrew Fink (R-Hillsdale) attended a Stop the Steal rally at the Michigan Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Richard Bernstein is an incumbent candidate for Michigan's Supreme Court who was first elected to the position in November of 2014. Incumbent state Sen. Roger Victory (R-Georgetown Twp.) It is Gov. Rick Snyder. He faces Democrat Una Hepburn for the 23rd Senate District. Or if you were in a room with your attorney on the other end of that Zoom call, that maybe that's the most important person to be in the room with. Elected in 2018. The pair will face off against incumbent Pamela Pugh and educator Mitchell Robinson in November. If Judge Garrett wishes to seek a full six-year term, she would be required to run for reelection in November 2022. . He is running against Democrat Katybeth Davis for the 16th Senate District. McBroom, who originally expressed doubt in the security of the election process, chairs a Senate panel that released a lengthy 2021 report debunking claims of widespread voter fraud in Michigan. There also is a case before the U.S. Supreme Court, Moore v. Harper, that could upend the election process. State Rep. Pamela Hornberger (R-Chesterfield Twp.) Two of the seven seats will be filled. Hudson said his judicial philosophy revolves around being fair and neutral and treating anyone who appears before them with respect. You get to vote for two. And there's 150,000 people in Flint who were affected by this decision, ultimately, under the GTLA, which is the Governmental Tort Liability Act. . I want my baby and all the children of Michigan to be proud of the Michigan that theyre going to grow up in, she said, adding, the stakes couldnt be higher.. She is facing fellow House member state Rep. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) for the 12th Senate District seat. [Using Zoom] also might allow for more access and reduce some costs and sort of clutter in the day. LANSING, Mich. (WLUC) - Five candidates are running for the Michigan Supreme Court. DT: In 2021 you spent months overseas during a diplomatic trip about accessibility matters in the United Arab Emirates. And I think those qualities are really found when you dedicate yourself to that., I believe that I am uniquely qualified, said Harris Bolden. Matt Maddock signed a letter calling on Pence to delay certifying the election and signed onto legal efforts to block election results from being certified in Michigan and other key states. Michigan Supreme Court elections are nonpartisan, although nominees are put forward by political parties. Incumbent state Sen. Michele Hoitenga (R-Manton) signed onto legal efforts to block Michigan and other key states from certifying their election results after Bidens victory over Trump. also signed onto the November 2020 audit letter to Benson. On her website, she states that we must fix the 2020 election before having a successful 2022 election. We're in person. Justice Richard Bernstein Michigan Democratic Party's Endorsed Candidates: Secretary of State:Jocelyn Benson Attorney General:Dana Nessel Michigan Supreme Court:Richard . Michele Lundgren was one member of a slate of fake GOP electors who attempted to overturn President Joe Bidens victory in Michigan and declare Trump the winner in December 2020. Bolden of Southfield is currently a Democratic state lawmaker serving her second term in the Michigan House. She is facing fellow House member state Rep. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) for the 12th Senate District seat. I can't wait to come back. To the countless Black women upon whose shoulders I stand, who, like my own mother and grandmother, instill in our community the core responsibilities of honesty, empathy and justice, I promise that I will honor our experience from this new vantage point.. Paul leads the Appeals group at one of Michigan's oldest and largest law firms, and has argued more than 150 cases in the Michigan appeals courts. Incumbent state Sen. Michael MacDonald (R-Macomb Twp.) He is the grandson of former Michigan State football coach Duffy Daugherty. Shannon is endorsed by VNP as a pro-voter, pro-democracy candidate. RB: When you do a job like this, you do it because you want to make life better for people. She is running against Democrat Christina M. Kafkakis for the 49th House District. Whos Running For Supreme Court In Michigan In 2022. He is running against Democrat Cathy Albro for the 104th House District. 2022 Endorsed Candidates - AFT Michigan 2022 Endorsed Candidates Home 2022 Endorsed Candidates AFT Michigan makes endorsements in state-level elections. With so much at stake in Michigan this election, we must ensure the State Supreme Court is ready to defend reproductive rights, racial equality, and LGBTQ rights. /. Given the landscape, Voters Not Politicians (VNP) the nonpartisan group that spearheaded a 2018 initiative to reform redistricting and is part of the Proposal 3 of 2022 ballot initiative to expand voting access in Michigan is endorsing in state races for the first time in an effort to prevent election deniers from taking office. Michigan Proposal 3: Campaign fights 'baldfaced' lies about abortion issue . ), Michigans former secretary of state, has made a litany of false and misleading statements about election. Ann Bollin (R-Brighton Twp.) HD-102: State Sen. Curtis VanderWall (R-Ludington) signed onto a letter asking Congress to investigate election misconduct during the certification vote in January 2021. He faces Democratic Grand Traverse County Commissioner Betsy Coffia in the 103rd House District race, who is endorsed by VNP. Posthumus is up against Democrat Meagan Hintz for the 90th House District. You must be logged in to post a comment Trump-endorsed Rachelle Smit is a former township clerk who. Because, if elected, I would be the only justice that has made laws.. If the Supreme Court were to accept that theory, Michigan lawmakers could be the final arbiters of election results. Elections for Supreme Court justices are typically less visible and much less expensive than those at the top of the ticket, but the court's influence in Michigan politics and law is clear. GOP state Senate candidate Jonathan Lindsey's campaign website rhetoric on the 2020 election | Screenshot, Facebook post by GOP House candidate Mike Hoadley | Screenshot, Campaign website for GOP House candidate Rachelle Smit | Screenshot, Facebook post by state Rep. Andrew Fink (R-Hillsdale) from the Michigan Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 | Screenshot, GOP House candidate Diane Saber Facebook post | Screenshot. HD-12: Diane Saber attended the Jan. 6, 2021, protest in D.C., has claimed Democrats and others set up the event to make Trump look bad, has made Facebook posts alluding to Trump winning the 2020 election and has shared a photo of herself wearing a Trump won tank top. So in Austria, it was illegal for blind people to become judges. Pro-democracy groups like Voters Not Politicians, Common Cause Michigan, the Republican Accountability Project and more have denounced these candidates as a danger to public trust in future elections. Kyra Harris Bolden, a Democratic House representative for Michigan's 35th district, will be appointed to the bench in the state's highest court in January. She is in. Bond was shot and castrated. HD-59: State Sen. Douglas Wozniak (R-Shelby Twp.) The Michigan Supreme Court will be the absolute last word when it comes to reproductive rights, even if, let's just say hypothetically, [Proposal 3] passes, it's still coming to the Michigan Supreme Court because it has to be interpreted. In addition to the upcoming election to determine the fate of two Supreme Court seats, Gov. A longtime election lawyer for Republicans, Greg Cook is now sowing doubt about the handling of the 2020 election and blaming other state supreme courts for allowing expanded voting options that year. She was defeated by Democrat incumbent Justice Richard Bernstein and Republican incumbent Justice Brian Zahra. And while you were staying in Dubai, you continued to do your work for the Michigan Supreme Court. He is running against Democrat Naomi Ludman for the 37th House District. Zahra of Northville Township was first appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court in 2011 by then . State Rep. Andrew Beeler (R-Port Huron) joined 16 other state lawmakers in urging Nessel in June to investigate and possibly charge Benson for alleged election crimes, falsely put forth in the conspiratorial 2000 Mules movie. alongside GOP gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon. Theyre the ones slogging it out every day.. Tudor is endorsed by the anti-choice organization Right to Life Michigan. ), Michigans former secretary of state, has made a litany of false and misleading statements about election integrity in Michigan. He faces VNP-endorsed Democrat Kim Nagy for the 31st Senate District seat. (R-Groveland Twp. According to the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC), there are. You can watch the full interviews and forum below. Michigan Supreme Court blocks three GOP gubernatorial candidates from ballot over forged petition signatures. Hoitenga is running against Democratic former state Rep. Joel Sheltrown for the 36th House District. Zahra has also taught as a senior fellow of law and public policy at the University of Michigan-Dearborn campus and is a distinguished fellow at Hillsdale College. . HD-58: Michelle Smith has made election conspiracies a cornerstone of her campaigns platform. If you're reelected, would you make that same kind of diplomatic trip again and use technology to make it work during your next term? For her part, Theis signed onto a letter urging Congress to investigate credible allegations of election misconduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, certification vote. State Rep. Joe Bellino (R-Monroe) signed onto the Benson letter in November 2020. He is running against Democrat Stacy Taylor for the 72nd House District. signed onto a letter to Benson in 2020 urging a full audit of the election results and detailing baseless accusations about voting fraud and Dominion Voting Systems. Before I went, I was basically working exclusively by phone while everybody else was on Zoom. HD-43: Trump-endorsed Rachelle Smit is a former township clerk who claims there were countless irregularities in the 2020 election. Former state Rep. Shane Hernandez (R-Port Huron) is running for Lt. Gov. She is running against Democrat Christina M. Kafkakis for the 49th House District. The Supreme Court, which currently has a 4-3 Democratic . He faces Democrat Veronica Klinefelt for the 11th Senate District seat. As the then-House Oversight Committee chair, he oversaw the seven-hour December 2020 hearing where he let Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani take over and air a number of election conspiracies. . And just like why I'm here in person, the fact that the building was closed made it very difficult for me to do my work. Published November 4, 2022 at 8:08 AM EDT. Republicans in the North Carolina case have put forth the Independent State Legislature Doctrine, an obscure and previously rejected theory that interprets the U.S. Constitution to mean that legislatures are the sole state entity that can regulate federal elections, and as such can overrule state courts, and even state constitutions, on such matters. Heres a rundown of the state Supreme Court candidates Michigan voters will see on the ballot Nov. 8 and what they had to say Wednesday: Bernstein was first elected to the bench in 2014, becoming the states first blind justice. He is running against Democrat Cathy Albro for the 104th House District. Incumbent state Rep. Ken Borton (R-Gaylord) signed a Jan. 5, 2021, letter calling on Pence to delay certifying the election. Several elections are planned to take place in the u.s. 2 days ago2022 georgia primary election results. from the panel in June to seek a seat in the state House. Justice Richard Bernstein was elected to the Michigan Supreme Court in 2014. Beeler is running against Democrat Charles Howell for the 64th House District. She is in support of a full forensic audit of election results and posted a campaign advertisement accusing Democrats of election fraud. The report has since been the. Where they can vote? SD-23: Incumbent state Sen. Jim Runestad (R-White Lake) signed onto the letter to Congress claiming election misconduct during the certification vote on Jan. 6, 2021. While Common Cause Michigan remains staunchly nonpartisan, it is important that Michiganders denounce the lies about our elections that have been disproven over and over again. In 2022, this means that Bernstein and Zahra will be on one ballot alongside other candidates, and the top two vote-getters will win. RB: This has been work that I've been doing for over 15 years. Carra also participated in and spoke at a Jan. 6, 2021, rally outside the Lansing Capitol. DEIJ Policy | Ethics Policy | Privacy Policy. A state lawmaker and former civil attorney has made history as the first Black woman judge to be appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court. This year, Michigan voters will elect justices to serve on the Michigan Supreme Court. Supreme Court Justice Brian Zahra has been on the bench since 2011. The Supreme Court is hearing the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for Zorn faces Democrat John E. Dahlgren for the 34th House District seat. She is also a leader on Trumps so-called Election Integrity Commission that has also perpetuated election lies. Johnson is squaring off against Democrat Theresa Fougnie for the 24th House District. State Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-Cannon Twp.) Otis Smith was the Michigan Supreme Court's first Black justice, appointed by Democratic Gov. Well, at that point, the court was closed, so there was no one in the court. Let's start with something else, though. Republicans in the North Carolina case have put forth the Independent State Legislature Doctrine, an obscure and previously rejected theory that interprets the U.S. Constitution to mean that legislatures are the sole state entity that can regulate federal elections, and as such can overrule state courts, and even state constitutions, on such matters. Rick Snyder. Prolife - A candidate must be prolife with no exceptions other than life of the mother. Zahra graduated from Wayne State University and the University of Detroit School of Law. GTLA basically shields the government from liability. She produces and edits studio interviews and feature stories, and helps manage the Mornings in Michigan series. He is running against state Rep. Terry Sabo (D-Muskegon) for the 32nd Senate District. for the 73rd House District, who is endorsed by VNP. HD-99: Trump-endorsed Mike Hoadley has made several overtures on social media indicating that he does not trust the results of the 2020 election, including a call to restore election integrity to include a full forensic audit. His campaign platform also demands that ballots are counted only by methods or machines that are resistant to tampering, which echoes baseless right-wing conspiracies that Democrats tampered with voting machines to change votes in favor of Biden. RT @Ben_Orner: The Michigan Supreme Court has ended the lawsuit that made Matt DePerno a star among election critics and Trump fans. Carra also participated in and spoke at a Jan. 6, 2021, rally outside the Lansing Capitol. She was. She also supported a Republican-led election audit to challenge the results of the 2020 election. In some cases, either some people may be more comfortable in that remote setting. In addition to the top three statewide posts and a number of congressional seats, there are 44 candidates running for the Michigan Legislature who still doubt to varying degrees that the 2020 election was anything but safe and secure. He runs against Democrat Glen Miller for the 50th House District. ), John Reilly (R-Oakland), Daire Rendon (R-Lake City), Mary Whiteford (R-Casco Twp.) He is running against Democrat Kim Jorgensen Gane for the 20th Senate District. (WASHINGTON) The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear arguments in a case that experts say could dramatically alter how elections are run in the U.S. Moore v. Those include 30 running for the state House and 14 running for the state Senate. Lee Zeldin from New York, the former Republican Party US Representative and Republican Party candidate from New York announced moments ago that he is not running for the Republican Party Chair position right now. The Michigan Supreme Court provides these links solely for user information and convenience, and not as endorsements of the products, services or views expressed. Outman is running against Democrat Tammy DeVries for the 91st House District. Former state Rep. Lynn Afendoulis (R-Grand Rapids) signed onto the November 2020 letter to Benson propping up baseless voter fraud allegations and asking for a full audit. She is challenging state Rep. Rachel Hood (D-Grand Rapids) for the 81st House District. Shinkle is challenging incumbent state Rep. Julie Brixie (D-Meridian Twp.) Outman is running against Democrat Tammy DeVries for the 91st House District. Hoadley, a Republican, faces Democrat Kenneth Kish in a run for the 99th House District. Any language that is slated to appear on the ballot would have to be sent . McBroom did, however, reject a request to publicly appear before the U.S. House committee that is investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection. She also served as a court-appointed criminal defense attorney for the 46th District Court of Southfield. Carone will appear on the ballot as the lieutenant governor nominee for the far-right U.S. Taxpayers Party alongside gubernatorial nominee Donna Brandenburg, who was kicked off the Aug. 2 GOP primary ballot amid a broad signature-gathering fraud scandal. She serves as a member of the House Judiciary Committee and has worked on legislation reforming the states criminal justice and prison systems, as well as efforts to protect survivors of sexual violence. Daley is running against Democrat Charles Stadler for the 26th Senate District. State Sen. Dale Zorn (R-Ida) signed onto a letter asking Congress to look into credible allegations of election misconduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, certification vote. Zeldin shared the . ), Terence Mekoski (R-Shelby Twp.) Andy Levin (D), who represented the 9th district, filed to run in the 11th district against incumbent Rep. Haley Stevens (D), making the 11th district the only district where two incumbents ran against each other. of a full forensic audit of election results and posted a campaign advertisement accusing Democrats of election fraud. He faces Democrat Sharon McConnon for the 89th House District. Whitmer L.G. . HD-61: Mike Aiello is an avid Trump supporter who has perpetuated election conspiracy theories on social media. Bolden is a member of various bar associations, including the Black Women Lawyers Association of Michigan and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the National Congress of Black Women. 91.7 Ann Arbor/Detroit 104.1 Grand Rapids HD-64: State Rep. Andrew Beeler (R-Port Huron) joined 16 other state lawmakers in urging Nessel in June to investigate and possibly charge Benson for alleged election crimes, falsely put forth in the conspiratorial 2000 Mules movie. Gretchen Whitmer although Carones name will still be on the ballot. The case was argued all the way up to the Michigan Supreme Court, he said, and theyre still living in that house today.. But when we come back, I want you make me a promise that we will be in person. , that could upend the election process. HD-81: Former state Rep. Lynn Afendoulis (R-Grand Rapids) signed onto the November 2020 letter to Benson propping up baseless voter fraud allegations and asking for a full audit. She is challenging state Rep. Rachel Hood (D-Grand Rapids) for the 81st House District. DT: I do think that there's a counterpoint. What are the unique challenges about tracking and preparing for the related, but wide-ranging cases that could come before the court on that topic? Michigan Radio's Morning Edition is featuring interviews with each of the five candidates running for the court. How they can vote? and questioned by the FBI over the summer. Before joining the court, you led the public service division for your family's firm, Sam Bernstein Law. This is work that I've always done. of 61 approved candidates for state House and Senate are pro-voter and will make strengthening and protecting our democracy a priority, VNP said. Posthumus is up against Democrat Meagan Hintz for the 90th House District. election conspiracy theories on social media. The Michigan Supreme Court race is non-partisan. The Michigan Democratic Party endorsed Bernstein for re-election, as well as state Rep. Kyra Harris Bolden (D) for the seat held by Zahra. . State Rep. John Roth (R-Traverse City) signed onto the June letter urging Nessel to possibly charge Benson for alleged election crimes. 5 candidates run for 2 Michigan Supreme Court seats, Marinette Police: Deadly Dec. 1 shooting was justified, Proposal 3 recount held in Marquette Township, KBIC holds final meeting before votes on NMU Golf Course, casino hotel proposals, Swansons Big Red Barn owners highlight the giving season with annual Christmas event, Mostly calm stretch before Wednesday snow and rain, First ever Geeky Gumee brings people to Marquette, Breakfast fundraisers supports Iron Mountain Saint Vincent De Paul food pantry, Alpha Brewing Company holds fundraiser for Fortune Lake, Negaunee turned into Tinseltown for the weekend. LANSING, Mich. (WLUC) - Five candidates are running for the Michigan Supreme Court. He faces Democrat Una Hepburn for the 23rd Senate District. And I think that she will make us all very proud here in Michigan, Whitmer said at a press conference announcing Boldens appointment late last month. signed onto legal efforts attempting to overturn the 2020 election results and a letter to Pence asking him to delay certifying the election. Morgan highlighted his work helping parents who "want to control the education of their children and do so free from state interference and regulation" and people seeking vaccine exemptions. HD-89: Incumbent state Rep. Luke Meerman (R-Coopersville) signed an open letter urging Pence to delay certification of the 2020 election. Always a problem. Gretchen Whitmer's first. Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. 1,000 state legislators and candidates currently running for election or reelection who have been complicit in former President Donald Trumps efforts to sow doubt in electoral integrity. On her website, she states that we must fix the 2020 election before having a successful 2022 election. Atlanta Black Star is a narrative company. Once I was able to go over to the Middle East, because I had a team that I was working with in the Middle East, I was able to use Zoom on an equal basis. Ed McBroom (R-Vulcan) and Lana Theis (R-Brighton), previously questioned the results of the 2020 election but have since accepted them after completing an investigation. Paul got his law degree, with honors, from Georgetown Law, where he served on the law review . SD-32: Incumbent state Sen. Jon Bumstead (R-Newaygo) signed onto a November 2020 letter urging a full audit of the Michigan election, citing baseless allegations of errors and wrongdoing. Zahra was elected to a partial term in 2012 and a full term in 2014. Two of the seven seats are on the ballot. RB: Absolutely not. Incumbent lawmakers who ran for reelection, but lost in the August primary include: state Sen. Kim LaSata (R-Niles) and state Reps. Gary Eisen (R-St. Clair Twp. Watch a recording of the forumhere. Sign up to receive The Atlanta Black Star Newsletter in your inbox. In addition to his legal work, Bernstein served an eight-year term on the Wayne State University Board of Governors and as an adjunct professor in the University of Michigans political science department. In June, Carra spearheaded a letter to Nessel urging her to investigate and bring charges against Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for crimes related to fraud committed in the 2020 election and crimes brought to light by the pro-Trump, conspiratorial 2000 Mules movie whose claims have been widely debunked. Justice Cavanagh's current term expires January 1, 2015. RB: The default position that we have to have is that everyone has to be in person. Incumbent state Sen. Dan Lauwers (R-Brockway) signed onto a letter asking Congress to investigate credible allegations of election misconduct during their certification vote on Jan. 6, 2021. The overturning of the Roe decision is reactivating state abortion laws that had been dormant. RLM-PAC endorsements are non-partisan, and based solely on RLM-PAC bylaws and the criteria listed below. Copyright 2022 WLUC. We publish narratives intentionally and specifically to enlighten and transform the world. Ultimately it's an extra stress. And we've got to make sure that that is our absolute focus. Could you share an example or two of a ruling or a dissenting opinion that stands out to you as a good reflection of the philosophy you bring to the court? Lawmakers say we'll find out next year. John Swainson in 1961. . Supreme Court Justice Brian Zahra has been on the bench since 2011. She said she was inspired to go into law after learning the story of her great grandfather, who was lynched in Tennessee in 1939. Incumbent state Rep. Luke Meerman (R-Coopersville) signed an open letter urging Pence to delay certification of the 2020 election. SD-20: Incumbent state Sen. Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton) was the primary signee of a November 2020 letter to Benson, in which he and 40 other GOP lawmakers urged the Secretary of State to conduct a full audit based on unproven allegations of misconduct and fraud. He clerked for Judge Lawrence P. Zatkoff of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan before joining the Dickinson Wright law firm. Learn more about an under-the-radar race that carries big consequences for how state laws are interpreted. When in-person hearings were a greater risk, the courts turned to virtual video hearings. Asked whether she considered herself a politician, Bolden said she did not: I consider myself a public servant.. They'll go to the candidates with the two highest vote totals. She also supported a Republican-led election audit to challenge the results of the 2020 election. He faces Democrat Casey VerBerkmoes for the 110th House District. I did not take my decision to seek another term lightly Im running because I believe I have much more to offer the people in Michigan and my colleagues on the court, he said. Both gave speeches to a crowd the day before and Meshawn Maddock organized buses to transport Michiganders to Washington, D.C. Two months earlier, Matt Maddock also warned: As soon as we lose our faith in electionsthe next step was the Civil War.. the Republican Accountability Project, their actions range from publicly casting doubt on the legitimacy of the 2020 election and spreading conspiracy theories to participating in related lawsuits and the insurrection itself. A candidate must also complete a questionnaire based on the office the candidate is seeking. Lorie Smith, a graphic artist and owner of 303 Creative near Denver, CO, and her supporters argue that ruling against her would force artists, including painters, photographers . Mike Mueller (R-Linden) signed onto a November 2020 letter to Benson urging a full audit of the election based on unproven allegations of voter fraud. Incumbent state Rep. Brad Paquette (R-Niles) signed onto a brief in a lawsuit attempting to overturn the 2020 election results in Michigan and other key states. Richard Bernstein: Well, good morning. Richard Bernstein was elected to the Michigan Supreme Court in 2014 and was the court's first blind justice. He is running against Democrat Naomi Ludman for the 37th House District. He is running against Democrat Adam Wojdan for the 105th House District. HD-49: Ann Bollin (R-Brighton Twp.) This led to Trump publicly bashing Theis for forg[etting] shes a Republican, and endorsing her challenger, real estate Mike Detmer. Kerry Lee Morgan is the Libertarian nominee for Michigan Supreme Court. Prior to her election, she was a criminal defense attorney, clerked in Wayne Countys Third Circuit Court under Judge John A. Murphy and worked as a civil litigation attorney with Lewis & Munda, P.C. State Rep. Pat Outman (R-Six Lakes), like Posthumus, joined more than a dozen of his colleagues in baselessly asking Nessel to investigate and possibly charge Benson with alleged election crimes related to the 2020 election. He graduated from Cornell University and Georgetown Law, and clerked for Raymond Kethledge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. signed onto the letter to Benson asking for a full audit of the 2020 election based on unfounded accusations of vote tampering. 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