Local Candidates
We support and give voice to progressive, diverse candidates who are connected to their communities
The Hometown Project and our electoral partners support and give voice to progressive, diverse candidates who are connected to their communities and have a proven record of constructive, positive work within their districts. Artists are promoting candidates who share their values and who will work on behalf of their community to seek solutions to help all of their constituents, and not to serve the interests of national organizations and agendas. We make a dedicated effort to ensure diversity of our candidates from many perspectives including gender, age, and ethnicity. Our goal is to ensure that our candidates are informed, balanced representatives and reflections of the community they serve.
Bridget Mary McCormack
Michigan
Running for: Chief Justice, Michigan Supreme Court
Bridget Mary McCormack has always worked to help the underrepresented...
Brian Elder
Michigan
Running for: State Representative, District 96
which includes parts of Bay County
Brian Elder was born and raised in Mid-Michigan...
Vincent Gregory
Michigan
Running for: Sheriff, Oakland County
which includes Oakland County
Vincent Gregory received his education from Dundee Public Schools...
Jon Hoadley
Michigan
Running for: United States Congress, District 6
which includes Allegan, Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren Counties
For the past 5 years, Jon Hoadley has served as the state representative from Michigan’s 60th House District...
Beth McGill-Rizer
Michigan
Running for: State Representative, District 101
which includes the parts of Benzie, Leelanau, Manistee, Mason Counties
Born and raised in Michigan, Beth McGill-Rizer grew up in Mason and graduated from Mason High School...
Padma Kuppa
Michigan
Running for: State Representative, District 41
which includes the cities of Troy and Clawson
Padma Kuppa is a parent, a working professional, and a community leader...
Christine Morse
Michigan
Running for: State Representative, District 61
which includes Prairie Ronde, Schoolcraft, Texas, Oshtemo and Portage
As the spouse of a Navy Veteran, a mother, a former attorney, and a cancer survivor, Christine has spent her life fighting tough challenges...
Gary Peters
Michigan
Running for: United States Senate, State-wide
As the son of a WWII Veteran and a Nurse’s aid, Gary Peters had the values of determination, fairness and integrity instilled in him...
Dan O'Neil
Michigan
Running for: State Representative, District 104
which includes Grand Traverse County
Dan O’Neil has lived in Traverse City for his entire life...
Chokwe Pitchford
Michigan
Running for: State Representative, District 79
which includes the cities of Benton Harbor, Bridgman, Coloma, St. Joseph and Watervliet
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Chokwe’s story is all too common where he is from...
Laurie Pohutsky
Michigan
Running for: State Representative, District 19
which includes the city of Livonia
A lifelong resident of Michigan, Laurie Pohutsky has always volunteered to help her community...
Julia Pulver
Michigan
Running for: State Representative, District 39
which includes Wolverine Lake, Wixom, Commerce, West Bloomfield
As a leader in healthcare, patient advocacy and public health, Julia has seen firsthand the importance of getting quality access to healthcare…
Hillary Scholten
Michigan
Running for: United States Congress, District 3
which includes Ionia, Barry and Calhoun Counties and portions of Kent and Montcalm Counties
Hillary Scholten’s family story is a West Michigan story...
Sarah Schulz
Michigan
Running for: State Representative, District 98
which includes Bay and Midland Counties
When Sarah Schulz was 16 years old, her uncle was tragically shot in an armed robbery...
Nate Shannon
Michigan
Running for: State Representative, District 25
which includes parts of Sterling Heights and Warren in Macomb County
Nate Shannon grew up with the values of public service instilled in him...
Elissa Slotkin
Michigan
Running for: United States Congress, District 8
which includes Livingston and Ingham Counties and parts of Oakland County
As a third-generation Michigander who grew up in Holly, Michigan, Elissa Slotkin always wanted to serve her community...
Haley Stevens
Michigan
Running for: United States Congress, District 11
which includes portions of Oakland and Wayne Counties
A dedication to helping others has always followed Haley Stevens’s career...
Elizabeth Welch
Michigan
Running for: State Supreme Court
For 25 years, Elizabeth has dedicated her legal career to making Michigan work for everyone...
Angela Witwer
Michigan
Running for: State Representative, District 71
which includes the cities and townships of Eaton County
A lifelong resident of Delta Township, Angela Witwer has always been an active member of her community...
Thomas West
Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 49
which includes a portion of Stark County, including Canton and most of Massillon