Election 2010 Final Four

In the spirit of March Madness, I have prepared my own Final Four, as it pertains to our political choices this August. Remember, the election this year is one of the most important elections of our lives. Get out and vote!

Michigan State Representative – 100th District

Tim's Pick: Jon Bumstead

Currently held by:  Goeff Hansen (R)

District Covers: Oceana, Lake, and Newaygo Counties

Who’s Running:

• Jon Bumstead (R) – Newaygo
• Jane Drake (R) – Fremont
• Marc Libants (R) – Newaygo
• Scott Tillman (R) – Fremont

Michigan State Senate – 34th District

Tim's Pick: Goeff Hansen

Currently held by:  Gerald Van Woerkom (R)

District Covers: Muskegon, Oceana, Mason, and Newaygo Counties

Who’s Running:

• Goeff Hansen (R) – Hart
• David Farhat (R) – Muskegon
• Mary Valentine (D) – Muskegon

U.S. Congress – 2nd District of Michigan

Tim's Pick: Jay Riemersma

Currently held by: Peter Hoekstra (R)

District Covers: Consists of the counties of Benzie, Manistee, Wexford, Mason, Lake, Oceana, Newaygo, Muskegon, Ottawa, and the northern portion of Allegan County and the northwest portion of Kent County.

Who’s Running:

• Jay Riemersma – (R) – Holland
• Bill Cooper – (R) – Muskegon
• Wayne Kuipers – (R) – Holland
• Bill Huizenga – (R) – Holland
• Fred Johnson – (D) – Holland

Governor of Michigan

Tim's Pick: Pete Hoekstra

Currently held by: Jennifer Granholm (D)

Who’s running:

• Peter Hoekstra – (R) – (US Congress)
• Mike Cox – (R) – (Michigan Attorney General)
• Mike Bouchard – (R) – (Oakland County Sheriff)
• Tom George – (R) – (Michigan State Senator)
• Rick Snyder – (R) – (Venture Capitalist)
• Alma Smith – (D) – (US Representative)
• Andy Dillon – (D) – (State House Speaker)
• Virg Bernero – (D) – (Lansing Mayor)
• George Perles – (D) – (MSU Trustee)

The list of candidates is still changing as we lead up to the primary on August 3rd. For an unofficial list of candidates visit http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/candlist/10PRI/10PRI_CL.HTM

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