Inside Michigan’s Political Scene
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From the Desk to the Capitol: How Paralegal and Mother Sarah Pounds is Fighting for Oakland County
As Michigan approaches a pivotal election that will help determine control of the State House, Sarah Pounds is stepping forward as the Democratic candidate for the 54th District. A lifelong Oakland County resident, a working mother of four, and a longtime construction-litigation paralegal, Pounds is running to bring practical, family-focused leadership to Lansing. Her campaign…
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From Ford Motor Company to the Milan City Council, Shannon Dare Wayne Delivers Results
Some politicians talk about how to fix things. Shannon Dare Wayne has spent her 30-year career actually engineering the solutions. A lifelong Michigander who grew up in a blue-collar, union family with a UAW electrician father and a secretary mother, Wayne knows the value of hard work. She and her husband met while working at…
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From the Front Lines to Lansing, Alex Hawkins is Ready to Fight for Rochester and Rochester Hills
Some politicians talk about our problems from the sidelines. Alex Hawkins has spent his entire life on the front lines stepping up to solve them. Growing up in Michigan in a union household with a single mom who worked for United Airlines, Hawkins learned the value of hard work and public service early on. He…
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From the Plant Floor to the School Board, Jan Maino is Building a Better Jackson
Some politicians talk about what a community needs. Jan Maino has spent her entire life actually building it. The daughter of an Air Force veteran and a small business owner, Maino’s roots in Jackson run deep. She grew up here, went to school here, and raised her two boys here. Before she became a licensed…
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Jim Haadsma: A Tireless Advocate and Neighbor Fighting for Michigan Families
For Jim Haadsma, public service has never been about politics—it has always been about helping people through the hardest moments of their lives. A dedicated attorney, a compassionate neighbor, and a fierce advocate for the working class, Haadsma is running for Michigan’s 44th House District with a proven track record of showing up for his…
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Anna Aho Rink: A Born-and-Raised Yooper Fighting for the U.P. in Lansing
For Anna Aho Rink, the Upper Peninsula isn’t just a place to live—it’s the community that built her. A Yooper born and raised, Rink has spent her life serving the families of her community. Now, she is running to represent Michigan’s 109th House District, bringing with her a deep understanding of the unique struggles and…