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State, Congressional and Senate races

GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Republican

Bill Schuette, Lisa Posthumus Lyons -- 44%

Democrat

Gretchen Whitmer, Garlin D. Gilchrist III -- 53%

Libertarian

Bill Gelineau, Angelique Chaiser Thomas -- 1%

U.S. Taxpayers

Todd Schleiger, Earl P. Lackie -- 1%

Green

Jennifer V. Kurland, Charin H. Davenport -- 1%

Natural Law

Keith Butkovich, Raymond Warner -- 0%

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SECRETARY OF STATE

Republican

Mary Treder Lang -- 45%

Democrat

Jocelyn Benson -- 52%

Libertarian

Gregory Scott Stempfle -- 2%

U.S. Taxpayers

Robert Gale -- 1%

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ATTORNEY GENERAL

Republican

Tom Leonard -- 47%

Democrat

Dana Nessel -48%

Libertarian

Lisa Lane Gioia -- 2%

U.S. Taxpayers

Gerald T. Van Sickle -- 1%

No Party Affiliation

Chris Graveline -- 2%

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U.S. SENATOR

Republican

John James -- 46%

Democrat

Debbie Stabenow -- 52%

U.S. Taxpayers

George E. Huffman III -- 1%

Green

Marcia Squier -- 1%

Natural Law

John Howard Wilhelm -- 0%

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REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS—1st District

Republican

Jack Bergman -- 56%

Democrat

Matthew W. Morgan -- 44%

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STATE SENATOR—38th District

Republican

Ed McBroom --54%

Democrat

Scott Dianda -- 44%

Green

Wade Paul Roberts -- 2%

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REPRESENTATIVE IN STATE LEGISLATURE—108TH District

Republican

Beau Matthew LaFave -- 62%

Democrat

Bob Romps -- 38%

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REPRESENTATIVE IN STATE LEGISLATURE—109th District

Republican

Melody Wagner -- 42%

Democrat

Sara Cambensy -- 58%

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REPRESENTATIVE IN STATE LEGISLATURE—110TH District

Republican

Gregory Markkanen -- 50%

Democrat

Ken Summers -- 50%

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STATE PROPOSALS

18-1

A proposed initiated law to authorize and legalize possession, use and cultivation of marijuana products by individuals who are at least 21 years of age and older, and commercial sales of marijuana through state-licensed retailers

This proposal would:

·      Allow individuals 21 and older to purchase, possess and use marijuana and marijuana-infused edibles, and grow up to 12 marijuana plants for personal consumption.

·      Impose a 10-ounce limit for marijuana kept at residences and require amounts over 2.5 ounces be secured in locked containers.

·      Create a state licensing system for marijuana businesses and allow municipalities to ban or restrict them.

·      Permit retail sales of marijuana and edibles subject to a 10% tax, dedicated to implementation costs, clinical trials, schools, roads, and municipalities where marijuana businesses are located.

·      Change several current violations from crimes to civil infractions.

Yes-- 57%   No--43%

18-2

A proposed constitutional amendment to establish a commission of citizens with exclusive authority to adopt district boundaries for the Michigan Senate, Michigan House of Representatives and U.S. Congress, every 10 years

This proposed constitutional amendment would:

·      Create a commission of 13 registered voters randomly selected by the Secretary of State:

- 4 each who self-identify as affiliated with the 2 major political parties; and

- 5 who self-identify as unaffiliated with major political parties

·      Prohibit partisan officeholders and candidates, their employees, certain relatives, and lobbyists from serving as commissioners

·      Establish new redistricting criteria including geographically compact and contiguous districts of equal population, reflecting Michigan's diverse population and communities of interest. Districts shall not provide disproportionate advantage to political parties or candidates.

·      Require an appropriation of funds for commission operations and commissioner compensation.

Yes-- 61%   No-- 39%

18-3

A proposal to authorize automatic and Election Day voter registration, no-reason absentee voting, and straight ticket voting; and add current legal requirements for military and overseas voting and post-election audits to the Michigan Constitution

 

This proposed constitutional amendment would allow a United States citizen who is qualified to vote in Michigan to:

·      Become automatically registered to vote when applying for, updating or renewing a driver's license or state-issued personal identification card, unless the person declines.

·      Simultaneously register to vote with proof of residency and obtain a ballot during the 2-week period prior to an election, up to and including Election Day.

·      Obtain an absent voter ballot without providing a reason.

·      Cast a straight-ticket vote for all candidates of a particular political party when voting in a partisan general election.

Yes-- 67%   No-- 33%

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.