THE MICHIGAN ANTI-EXTREMISM VOTING GUIDE

Michiganders of all political stripes are coming together this year. What we share is that we don’t want what’s coming out of D.C. rolling back what we’ve built here. The best way to stop that from happening is to vote.

It’s not always easy to figure out who and what is on your ballot. That’s what this guide is for. Keep reading to learn about what’s at stake in Michigan, or jump straight to our tool that gets you ready to vote!

WHAT’S AT STAKE IN MICHIGAN THIS ELECTION?

Politics can be overwhelming. But this election comes down to one question: Are we going to have a government that answers to corporate interests, or one that works for everyday Michiganders?

We’re supporting candidates up and down the ballot who share our values. People over special interests. Healthcare that works for everyone. Well-funded, honest public education. Clean water and protected land. An economy where a paycheck covers the bills.

Regular people are running for office all over Michigan, including a lot of Red Wine & Blue members running for state house. They’re up against a ton of corporate money. The only thing that beats it is voter turnout.

It’s hard work, but ordinary people do extraordinary things all the time. Let’s go.

WHAT ARE THE KEY RACES IN MICHIGAN THIS ELECTION?

This is a big year for Michigan. There’s more on the ballot than almost anywhere in the country.

With U.S. House and Senate seats up for grabs, electing Abdul El-Sayed will be a win not just for Michiganders but for the entire country. It’s a seat that helps us get closer to a Congress willing to say no to Trump. We can flip three U.S. House seats too, and stop the out-of-control extremists in Washington from making everything more expensive.

In statewide races, we’re supporting Jocelyn Benson for Governor, Winnie Brinks for Lieutenant Governor, Garlin Gilchrist II for Secretary of State, and Eli Savit for Attorney General. Each will continue fighting for working families and build on the progress we’ve made over the last few years.

Don’t forget about the state legislature! We need to hold the state Senate and flip seven seats in the state House. That’s what it will take to have a state government that works together for regular Michiganders and not corporate interests.

Michigan also has some of the most contested school board races in the country. Keeping extremists and book bans away from our kids’ schools happens at the bottom of the ballot, which is exactly where people stop paying attention.

You can use our tools below to look up your sample ballot and see Red Wine & Blue’s recommendations in priority races.

WHAT ARE THE KEY ISSUES IN MICHIGAN THIS ELECTION?

WHAT IS THE MONEY OUT OF POLITICS BALLOT INITIATIVE?

Extremists are selling OUR resources — water, land, data, privacy — to the highest bidder in exchange for power and profit. Politicians should not be able to take money from utilities they regulate. We need to keep leaders accountable to the regular people they represent in order to bring prices down and protect our communities.

Vote YES on the Money Out of Politics Ballot Initiative for campaign finance reform and to keep money out of politics!