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Below is a list of progressive candidates or ballot measures in the 2024 election cycle for Michigan. Non-progressive candidates may also be placed here if they are substantially to the left of their district's partisan lean and worth campaigning for. If you see a candidate or ballot measure that should be on this list, please add them.
Below is a list of progressive candidates or ballot measures in the 2024 election cycle for Michigan. Non-progressive candidates may also be placed here if they are substantially to the left of their district's partisan lean and worth campaigning for. If you see a candidate or ballot measure that should be on this list, please add them.


'''August 6th Primary Election (April 23rd Filing Deadline)'''
'''November 5th General Election'''


* '''US Senate:''' The senate seat is open in Michigan and now is the prime time to elect a progressive! Slotkin seems to be the establishment choice, but [https://hillharper.com/ Hill Harper] supports Medicare for All. Recommendation pending April 23rd and senate polls, as this is a swing seat that may not necessarily field a progressive.
* '''[https://elissaslotkin.org/ Elissa Slotkin for Michigan:]''' As Michigan is a swing state, helping Slotkin win and keep the senate blue here would be helpful no matter where in Michigan you're from.  
* '''US House MI-8:''' As Dan Kildee (D) is retiring, this is an open race in a swing seat. There are four Democrats and counting, so you must consider ideology and electability here. Recommendation pending.
* '''US House MI-10:''' John James (R) won this seat by a tiny majority in 2022. There are currently seven Democrats vying for this seat, so you must consider ideology and electability here. Recommendation pending.
* '''US House MI-12:''' Rashida Tlaib (D) is overwhelmingly-likely to be primaried for her views on Palestine as the only Palestinian-American in the house, so this is your chance to defend an incumbent progressive in need.
* '''[https://shriforcongress.com/ Shri Thanedar for MI-13:]'''Shri Thanedar (D) is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) and supports M4A. She's here because she's facing a well-funded moderate primary challenger, Adam Hollier (D) who almost won against her in the 2022 Dem primary. She needs your support!
 
'''November 5th General Election'''


* '''US House MI-6:''' Potential rare chance to vote Green without electing a Republican! Debbie Dingell (D) is up against Clyde Shabazz (G) in a safely blue (D+21 according to 538) seat. This can be removed if a Republican files on or before April 23rd for MI-6.
* '''[https://www.hertelformichigan.com/ Curtis Hertel for MI-7:]''' Elissa Slotkin's old swing house seat. Vital for Hertel to win in 2024.
* '''US House MI-7:''' Elissa Slotkin's old swing house seat. Vital for a Democrat to win in 2024.
* '''[https://kristenmcdonaldrivet.com/ Kristen Rivet for MI-8]''' As Dan Kildee (D) is retiring, this is an open race in a swing seat. Rivet will need your support in November!
* '''US House MI-8:''' As Dan Kildee (D) is retiring, this is an open race in a swing seat. More info after August 6th, but this is especially-vulnerable due to no incumbency advantage.
* '''[https://www.marlinga4congress.com/ Carl Marlinga for MI-10:]''' John James (R) won this seat by 0.5% in 2022, so Marlinga will need your support this November.
* '''US House MI-10:''' John James (R) won this seat by 0.5% in 2022, so whichever Democrat wins the primary will need your support this November.  


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Latest revision as of 23:11, 26 August 2024

Welcome to the Michigan state page! Here, Michigan organizers can access and document ongoing projects, current leadership positions, upcoming races, and other important information. This list is non-exhaustive, and state teams are encouraged to expand and adapt these pages to their organizing needs.

Political Landscape of Michigan

Partisan Composition of Michigan

Overall, Michigan is considered a slightly blue state, with a Cook PVI of R+1 as of 2022, regularly voting for either candidate in statewide races, though usually the Democrat. Both their US Senators, governor, and 7 out of their 13 US House representatives are Democrats. On the state side of things, the state house is tied 54 to 54 with two vacancies and the state senate is a 20 to 18 Democrat majority. As such, they technically have the barest trifecta (as of 2/10/24).

Progressive Outlook for Michigan

The overall progressive strategy for Michigan is optimistic. Citizen-led ballot measures are alive and well in this state, and the Democrat legislature has a LOT to prove so they're eager to put the work in and pass plenty of progressive legislation. The goal here is solidifying the state and protecting vulnerable seats in the primary and in the general. As Michigan is an open primary state, it is recommended to participate in the party primary for whichever makes the most sense based on your area.

Get Involved

Register to Vote in Michigan

Michigan/Voting

Progressive Organizations in Michigan

Below is a list of progressive organizations in Michigan. If you see a state organization that isn't on this list, please add it.

Notable Campaigns in 2024

Below is a list of progressive candidates or ballot measures in the 2024 election cycle for Michigan. Non-progressive candidates may also be placed here if they are substantially to the left of their district's partisan lean and worth campaigning for. If you see a candidate or ballot measure that should be on this list, please add them.

November 5th General Election

  • Elissa Slotkin for Michigan: As Michigan is a swing state, helping Slotkin win and keep the senate blue here would be helpful no matter where in Michigan you're from.
  • Curtis Hertel for MI-7: Elissa Slotkin's old swing house seat. Vital for Hertel to win in 2024.
  • Kristen Rivet for MI-8 As Dan Kildee (D) is retiring, this is an open race in a swing seat. Rivet will need your support in November!
  • Carl Marlinga for MI-10: John James (R) won this seat by 0.5% in 2022, so Marlinga will need your support this November.

Run for Local Office

An underrated way to impact change is to run for a local position! Please feel free to add information on doing so below.

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