Please read and share this vital information regarding endorsed candidates for the August 2 Primary election. Because Michigan is an open primary state, party members may choose to vote on the Republican primary ballot when casting their votes -- often because there are no contested elections on the Democratic primary ballot, or to prevent an extremist candidate from securing the Republican nomination.
The Ottawa County Democratic Party is urging our members and supporters to select the Democratic ballot in the primary election to support two key races and OCDP endorsed candidates.
Joseph Alfonso is running as a write-in candidate in the 4th Congressional District. Bill Huizenga will run unopposed in the general election unless Mr. Alfonso receives enough write in votes. It is critical to write-in "Joseph Alfonso" in the primary election so that voters in this new district have a Democratic choice in November. Note that his name must be written in full, spelled correctly and that the box next to his name filled in. See the graphic below for more, or visit Mr. Alfonso's Facebook page.
In the 88th Michigan State House District, only one of the Democratic candidates is endorsed by the Ottawa County Democratic Party: Christine Baker. Please visit the candidate page to read about her endorsement, then cast your vote for Ms. Baker by August 2!
Absentee ballot distribution starts at the end of this month. Please share this information and help us spread the word about these key primary races!
