Voters will soon head to the polls in the state’s Nov. 8 general election if they haven’t already voted absentee. With state House, state Senate and Congressional districts being newly redrawn, Michigan Farm Bureau encourages members to review who will appear on their ballot by visiting their easy-to-use candidate locator.
“It’s important to review offices up for election and the candidates’ names in case you need to do research before casting your vote,” said MFB Government Relations Specialist, Matt Kapp.
“We also hope you take time to cross-reference your ballot with the AgriPac-endorsed Friends of Agriculture, who have been vetted by county Farm Bureaus across the state.”
Kapp added that redistricting can also cause polling locations to change. You can double check the location by referencing your voter information card mailed by your clerk’s office, or by visiting the Michigan Voter Information Center provided by the Secretary of State’s office.
Michigan Farm Bureau in September updated its list of farm-friendly candidates, including recommendations for statewide races:
Governor/Lt. Governor: Tudor Dixon (R) and Shane Hernandez (R)
Attorney General: Matt DePerno (R)
Secretary of State: Jocelyn Benson (D)
Supreme Court: Brian Zahra (incumbent) and Paul Hudson
MSU Board of Trustees: Dr. Travis Menge (R) and Mike Balow (R)