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Michigan Dems Have Our Candidates. Now They Need Us To Be Involved with Time and Money
The Michigan Democratic primary is over. The choices have been made. And whatever disagreements Democrats had during the primary season, the task now is considerably simpler: win in November. For Democrats in Michigan, 2026 cannot be an election in which voters focus only on the top of the ticket. The future of the state will be…
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What Interference Dems May Encounter at Primary Polls
Michigan’s 2026 primary elections are expected to see the most extensive Republican election monitoring effort in the state’s modern history. Since the “disputed” 2020 presidential election, the Michigan Republican Party, the Republican National Committee (RNC), and a network of election-integrity organizations have devoted substantial resources to recruiting, training, and deploying election challengers and poll watchers…
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West Washtenaw Dems “Backyard Banter & Brews” 7-16
Chelsea, MI– Join The Western Washtenaw Dems for our first Backyard Banter & Brews of 2026! Our special guest will be Jan Maino, Democratic Candidate for Michigan’s 46th House District: WHEN: Thursday July 16th from 6:30 – 8:00 PM. WHERE: Chelsea-Address provided upon RSVP. WHY: Come meet Jan Maino, and enjoy conversations with like-minded people from the area, talking about local, state,…
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How Trump Plans To Impede Democratic Voting in Michigan
By David Kiley The announcement that the U.S. Department of Justice intends to send federal poll watchers to heavily Democratic cities such as Detroit and Lansing will likely make Election Day feel different for many voters, even if the practical impact at individual polling places varies. Besides poll watchers, the Trump Admin. is likely to…
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Jackson’s Maino seeks to flip 46th district blue
JACKSON, MI—Jackson School Board President Jane Maino has filed to run as the Democratic candidate to represent the 46th District in Michigan, seeking to defeat incumbent Kathy Schmaltz. Maino is a licensed social worker, nonprofit executive, and community volunteer, she has spent decades working alongside families, educators, healthcare providers, and service organizations to strengthen systems…
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Meet Jan Maino, Democratic candidate for 46th District on 4/16
Democrat Jan Maino, current President of the East Jackson School Board and candidate for the 46th District in the Michigan House of Representatives, is holding a meet-and-greet at Zou Zou’s Cafe in Chelsea on April 16 from 7PM to 9PM. The event is RSVP event, and you can respond via the QR code in the…
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NoKings Chelsea Gallery
Michigan House 46th District Candidate with ChelseaIndivisible Webmaster David Kiley Jen Maino
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Protect Yourself Protesting ICE
A Guide to Participating in Protests About Immigration Enforcement (Know Your Rights & Stay Safe). Public protest is a long-standing form of political expression in the United States and is generally protected by the First Amendment, which safeguards freedom of speech and peaceful assembly. At the same time, laws governing protests, surveillance, and immigration enforcement are…
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Why Voter ID law not needed in Michigan
CHELSEA, MI—The proposed Save Act Voter ID is not necessary for Michigan. HJR B, approved by the Republican-majority House, mimics the federal SAVE Act. Both bills purport to attack a voter fraud issue that does not exist and seeks to suppress voting in largely Democratic districts. Michigan’s current system already asks in-person voters to show…
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MI AG Dana Nessel creates online immigration reporting form to report ICE actions
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office has created an online form (Immigration Action Reporting Form) to report and track federal immigration actions throughout Michigan. Use this QR code to access Michigan Advance and the link to the online form: