We look forward to supporting Wooddell and Price in future political ventures, but in this election cycle we support Davis' initiative to bring some movement to this long-overdue reform. Davis say he intends to focus like a laser on common sense gun reform bills that have languished in the state Legislature despite enjoying tremendous popular support. Davis says that campaigning in this diverse district has revealed a connection between areas as far-flung as Birmingham and his home turf in Detroit: the voters shared conviction that state Legislators must urgently address gun violence. In the five-person primary in this heavily Democratic district three candidates stand out: Berkley City Council member Natalie Price, nonprofit consultant Michelle Wooddell, and former Wayne County Commissioner Reggie Davis.Īny of these three would be reasonable choices, but retired broadcaster REGGIE DAVIS gets our nod. It's an oddly shaped, sprawling district. The reconfigured District 5 contains parts of Birmingham, Beverly Hills, Southfield, Royal Oak, Berkley, Oak Park and Detroit. He possesses the right combination of skills to serve District 3.
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Farhat's academic background is in public health, and his professional experience is in government, having worked for Wayne County Executive Warren Evans. Voters should send ALABAS FARHAT to Lansing. Three newcomers are vying for the seat in this heavily Democratic district that encompasses most of Dearborn, Melvindale and Detroit's Warrendale neighborhood. More: Free Press Voter Guide for the August Primary Election CRITICAL HOUSE PRIMARIES District 3 STEPHANIE YOUNG, Democratic incumbent District 55 LORI STONE, Democratic incumbent District 16 RICHARD STEENLAND, Democratic incumbent District 13 JOE TATE, Democratic incumbent District 12 HELENA SCOTT, Democratic incumbent District 9ĪBRAHAM AIYASH, Democratic incumbent District 10 REGINA WEISS, Democratic incumbent District 7
TULLIO LIBERATI, Democratic incumbent District 6 TYRONE CARTER, Democratic incumbent District 2 The following state representatives have served their districts capably and earned another two-year term in Lansing: District 1 In districts where incumbents face a primary challenger or challengers from their own party, we typically give the benefit of the doubt to the experienced candidate seeking re-election. Our assessments of each district's competitiveness are based on the way its residents have voted in the past several election cycles. 2 primary ballot focus on competitive races - those in solidly Democratic or Republican districts that will effectively be decided in the primary contest, and those in districts where both party's nominees are likely to be competitive in the November general election. Our endorsements for House districts on the Aug.