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Sheriff Raphael Washington was tapped for the role after Benny Napoleon passed away last year. Meet the candidates in our candidate guide here. Mark Ashley Price is the sole candidate on the Republican ballot. Meet some of the candidates running for the commission here, and read more about how the primary elections are shaping up in Wayne County. Learn more about some of the candidates who responded to WDET’s survey request here. Last year, the Oakland County Apportionment Commission adopted a new plan for county commission districts, reducing the number from 21 to 19. Infrastructure, the economy (especially rising inflation and jobs) and support for seniors are some of the top issues in the county commission race. See a list here and watch candidate videos from Citizen Detroit. There are nine candidates running for the seat. Brenda Lawrence’s retirement also shook up the race in the 13th Congressional District, and her exit from public office left the seat open. 13th Congressional District Map by Nikki Roach/WDET With the state’s Democratic primary election looming, every other candidate in the race views Tlaib as the number one target. Rashida Tlaib is the lone sitting member of Congress vying for votes in Michigan’s redrawn 12th Congressional District. Brenda Lawrence, announced she would retire at the end of the year, shaking up the race in the district. The old district’s current representative, Rep.
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In the new 12th Congressional District, which now includes portions of west Detroit, western Wayne County and Oakland County, plus the cities of Dearborn and Southfield, there’s no real incumbent. 12th Congressional District Map by Nikki Roach/WDET
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For more analysis on this race, listen to this recent conversation with Detroit Free Press reporter Todd Spangler on Detroit Today and meet the candidates here in our guide. 11th Congressional District Nikki Roach/WDETĭue to redistricting, the 11th Congressional District has pitted two incumbent Democratic lawmakers against each other: Reps. Read more about this closely contested race here. Candidate Carl Marlinga holds a large lead in the Democratic primary and has a narrow lead against the favorite to win the Republican primary, John James. With redistricting causing districts to share territory with more communities, including Detroit, Macomb may serve as a glimpse into how the country may be moving politically as a whole, as discussed recently on Detroit Today. While the county still leans conservative, redistricting has increased diversity. However, as a result of newly drawn district lines, McClain will be seeking reelection in the Michigan’s 9th District - leaving no incumbent candidate in the 10th District race. Republican Lisa McClain currently represents Michigan’s 10th District. Congress 10th Congressional District Nikki Roach/WDET Former Detroit police chief James Craig was one of the candidates removed from the ballot, but he has since launched a write-in campaign. The remaining candidates on the ballot are Tudor Dixon, Ryan Kelley, Ralph Rebandt, Kevin Rinke and Garrett Soldano. The Republican field started off with 10 candidates before half of the hopefuls were booted off over signatures. And if you aren’t sure which district you’re in, plug in your address here to find out.
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You can see a full list of the candidates here, and find out more information on how to vote with confidence with this guide from our friends at Outlier Media.
So scroll through this guide so you can be an informed voter before you go to the polls. Your local leaders are making decisions that shape everything from public safety and education to how and when your trash is collected. While presidential and gubernatorial elections tend to steal the spotlight, local elections are critical because they are the most likely to impact your day-to-day life. In addition to the gubernatorial, congressional, and state House and Senate races, there are also local elections to decide who advances to the November election in the Wayne County executive and sheriff’s races as well as who will advance in commission races in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. Here in Metro Detroit, there are several key races from the county level to the federal level. Michigan is gearing up for primary elections on Aug.