Both major political parties in Michigan conducted virtual party nominating conventions over the weekend and have reported the results of those proceedings.
The following results are from the Michigan Republican Party’s 2020 Nominating Convention which was held virtually this weekend. These nominees will be voted upon on the November 3rd general election ballot.
Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox says, “This November voters will have the opportunity to vote for one of the strongest slates in Republican history,” addiing, “From President Donald Trump and John James at the Federal level, to our rule of law judicial candidates Mary Kelly and Brock Swartzle at the state level, Republicans have nominated the commonsense conservative leadership our nation needs during these challenging times. I look forward to working with all of our Republican candidates on the road to victory this November.”
Nominees by Office:
Michigan Electors for President
- At Large | Meshawn Maddock
- At Large | Kathy Berden
- District 1 | John Haggard
- District 2 | Kent Venderwood
- District 3 | Terri Lynn Land
- District 4 | Gerald Wall
- District 5 | Amy Facchinello
- District 6 | Rose Rook
- District 7 | Hank Choate
- District 8 | Mari-Ann Henry
- District 9 | Clifford Frost
- District 10 | Stanley Grot
- District 11 | Marian Sheridan
- District 12 | Timothy King
- District 13 | Michele Lundgren
- District 14 | Mayra Rodriguez
Michigan Supreme Court
- Mary Kelly
- Brock Swartzle
State Board of Education
- Tami Carlone
- Michelle Frederick
Wayne State Board of Governors
- Diane Dunaskiss
- Don Gates
MSU Board of Trustees
- Pat O’Keefe
- Tonya Schuitmaker
U of M Board of Regents
- Sarah Hubbard
- Carl Meyer
Meanwhile, the Michigan Democratic Party has announced the following nominated candidates will be on the November ballot. Candidates were nominated at the 2020 State Convention, held virtually August 29th and 30th.
Appearing on the non-partisan portion of the ballot for the State Supreme Court will be Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack and Elizabeth Welch. McCormack is currently serving as Chief Justice. Welch is seeking her first term and is currently an attorney that serves individuals, non-profits, and small businesses.
For the State Board of Education, the Democratic candidates are Ellen Cogen Lipton and Jason Strayhorn. Lipton is a former State Representative from Oakland county and Strayhorn is a realtor.
Candidates for the Michigan State University Board of Trustees are Dr. Rema Vassar and Brian Mosallam. Dr. Vassar is a former K-12 public school teacher, counselor, administrator, and parent organizer. Mosallam has been on the board since 2013 and is a financial advisor.
Two incumbents will be on the ballot for the University of Michigan Board of Regents, Mark Bernstein and Dr. Shauna Ryder Diggs. Both University of Michigan alumni, Bernstein has been on the board since 2012 and is an attorney. Dr. Ryder Diggs is a physician and has been on the board since 2012.
Shirley Stancato and Eva Garza Dewaelsche are running for the Wayne State Board of Governors. Stancato is currently on the board and is a seasoned executive, and an expert on race relations and a social justice advocate. Dewaelsche is President and CEO of SER Metro-Detroit Jobs for Progress, Inc., a workforce development organization.
Lavora Barnes, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party, says, “We are thrilled to have added each one of these candidates to the Democratic ticket. They are dedicated public servants that are committed to ensuring that our courts are fair and just, that our K-12 education system is serving all children in Michigan, and that our higher education institutions are meeting the needs of college students.” She adds, “Together they represent the best of Michigan and I am excited to work alongside each of them to elect Democrats up and down the ticket.”
