Michigan House of Representatives 110th District Primary Candidate Interviews

LWVCC conducted video interviews with the three Democratic candidates who will face off in the August 4 primary for the 110th district seat in the Michigan House of Representatives. One of these candidates will run against incumbent Rep. Greg Markkanen in November. The interviews range from 12 to 17 minutes long, with responses to seven questions on different topics.

Note: The reminders at the end of the interviews should have said that signing up for the permanent absentee voter list means your local clerk will mail an APPLICATION for an absentee ballot to you before each election. You still need to submit the application each time to receive the BALLOT by mail, which you can now do online. You do not have to be added to the permanent absentee voter list. However, either way, you need to apply before each election to receive a ballot in the mail. Even if you apply to vote by mail, you can change your mind and vote in person.

Lawrence Dale interview (password: 5h=1b53U)

Janet Metsa interview (password: 6y#^P=n!)

Casey VerBerkmoes interview (password: 1n?I%rdz)

Houghton County Sheriff Primary Candidate Interviews

LWVCC also conducted primary candidate interviews with the two Republican candidates for Houghton County sheriff. There are no Democratic candidates. The candidates responded to four questions, and the interviews are 12-13 minutes each.

Brian McLean interview (password: 5D+%#78B)

Steve Laux interview (password: 2q+K#v5g)

August 4, 2020 Primary Note: Dem. and Rep. candidates are on the same ballot. Only vote for ONE party. Voting for both will invalidate the ballot and it will not be counted. Candidates in uncontested primary races will also be invited to provide background information and respond to general questions on Vote411.org later in July. There are also countywide and local proposals.


"Petticoat Patriots: How Michigan Women Won the Vote" Exhibit

You can now enjoy a virtual tour of the exhibit "Petticoat Patriots: How Michigan Women Won the Vote" and the opening reception held March 5, 2020 at the Carnegie Museum. Read the panel text (pdf).

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