 Alma Wheeler Smith State Representative Alma Wheeler Smith announced today that she was dropping out of the race for the democratic nomination for governor. In a statement she stated, "Democrats need to unify behind a candidate and I have come to believe that my continued candidacy would only serve to divide us further." Her announcement leaves only two Democratic candidates left, Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero and House Speaker Andy Dillon.  Connie Saltonstall also announced today that she was ending her campaign for U.S. Representative in the first district. Mrs. Saltonstall was the first Democrat to get into the race to challenge U.S. Representative Bart Stupak, who has since announced his retirement. Connie indicated her reason for dropping out was because she beleived that Michigan Democratic Party leadership would back State Representative Gary McDowell for the nomination. Currently, Gary McDowell has stated an interest in running, but has not officially announced his candidacy. State Representative Andrew Gillard is the only other announced candidate. Add Comment If the answer is "yes," you have a chance to win a Bob Young t-shirt compliments of the MDP. Today the MDP launched a new website in support of their ongoing campaign to oust Bob Young this coming November.
The web page includes a listing of poor decisions made by Bob Young and a new online contest in which participants are able to guess how many times Supreme Court Justice Bob Young has fallen asleep on the bench.The contest will begin today and end on May 1, 2010, so you have one month to submit your answers. While your thinking about your answer, take a few minutes to read why you should send Bob Young a wake-up call in 2010.  Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero launched his campaign for Michigan governor this morning in Detroit. Bernero has two other stops scheduled today in Grand Rapids and Lansing. It’s time for a new vision. We’re done playing games, we’re fighting back,” Bernero said. Bernero has been exploring the possibility of a run for more than a month and chose Detroit Chassis for the location of his announcement. The only other official Democratic candidate is state Rep. Alma Wheeler-Smith. Other potential Democratic candidates include House Speaker Andy Dillon, MSU Trustee George Perles, former Flint Mayor Don Williamson, Detroit businesswoman Denise Ilitch, former state Treasurer Bob Bowman and former Genesee County Treasurer Dan Kildee. More information on Virg Bernero, including an announcement video, can be found at his website.  2010 Election Update 01/28/2010
January 28th - Detroit clerk might enter secretary of state race January 26th - Stupak won't run for governor January 20th - Sen. Whitmer to leave AG race January 12th - Democrat John Freeman drops out of Michigan governor's race Dillon forms exploratory committee 01/07/2010
 House Speaker Andy Dillon House Speaker Andy Dillon announced this morning that he is forming an exploratory committee for a possible run for governor. A video was posted on his new website, in which he stated, "I've seen what stands in the way of economic growth, and I know we can change it. But it won't happen with the same old thinking." Dillon said he would spend the coming weeks "talking to people across our state" and soliciting their concerns and ideas for the future.." More information, including his biography and his web video can be found on his website.  State Sen. Hansen Clarke State Sen. Hansen Clarke has announced he will seek the Democratic nomination for governor. He said Tuesday in a phone interview that he has filed the paperwork to kick off his campaign. Clarke served in the Michigan House from 1991-1992, then served that chamber again from 1999-2002. He has served in the state Senate since 2003. Visit his website for more information.  Lt. Gov. John Cherry A surprise to many, Lt. Governor John Cherry announced earlier today that he will not seek the Democratic nomination for governor.
In an email sent to campaign supporters earlier today, Cherry said he had accomplished only two of his three goals. He noted that he received more than 1,000 supporters and gathered more than half of the nominating signatures needed. However, he did secure enough money to make his campaign "fully viable." Other Democratic candidates include Democratic state Rep. Alma Wheeler Smith, Michigan State trustee George Perles and former Rep. John Freeman. House Speaker Andy Dillon, Dan Kildee and Lansing Virg Bernero are also three potential Democratic candidates. The full text of John Cherry's statement can be found below. Bernstein joins race for Attorney General 01/04/2010
 Richard Bernstein Richard Bernstein, son of Sam Bernstein, has filed his campaign committee paperwork with the Secretary of State’s office on December 22. His brother, Mark Bernstein, will serve as treasurer on the campaign committee, according to paperwork submitted to the state. Bernstein will join state Senator Gretchen Whitmer in the race for the Democratic nomination. More information about him can be found on his biography on WSU's website. Lansing mayor to explore run for governor 12/22/2009
 Mayor Virg Bernero Lansing's mayor, Virg Benero, announced he has started an exploratory committee to run for governor. He stated that he's been encouraged to run by business, labor, government and community leaders. Bernero, a former state lawmaker, has been Lansing's mayor since 2006. Bernero says he'll make a final decision on entering the gubernatorial race early next year. Other Democrats running for governor are Lt. Gov. John Cherry, state Rep. Alma Wheeler Smith and former state Rep. John Freeman. More information and a his exploratory statement can be found on his website. Gretchen Whitmer files paperwork for AG run 10/06/2009
 State Senator Gretchen Whitmer State Senator Gretchen Whitmer filed paperwork earlier today to seek the Democratic Nomination for attorney general in 2010. She becomes the first Democrat to openly say she wants the Democratic nomination that will be chosen at the state Democratic Convention next year. Whitmer has served in both the state House and the Senate. “In the weeks and months ahead, I’m going to continue to have serious conversations with police, prosecutors and families about how to better protect and serve the public through the office of attorney general,” Whitmer stated in a press release. Visit her website for more information.  |  If any member wishes to have an article placed on the website, please contact us at bcdp@baycountydems.org        BCDP NEWS
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