Friday, February 24, 2006

87th District race

It seems the race for Gary Newell's open seat in the 87th state house district is well underway. According to this link we have four candidates who have already filed, one reportedly about to file, and at least one other rumored candidate who may or may not be running (stay tuned for updates as we get them). The deadline for candidates to file for the August primary vote is May 11 so we could end up with a pretty crowded race.

I only bothered with the GOP candidates since the primary will almost certainly determine the eventual winner as the last 2 Democratic Party candidates haven't been able to crack 36% of the vote.

Brian Calley (R-Portland)
Ionia County Commissioner, Chair of the Ionia County Republican Party
2006 Status: paperwork filed 3/23/05

Frank Campbell (R-Hastings)
Hastings City Councilman, former Mayor
2006 Status: paperwork filed 6/2/05

Mark Doster (R-Prairieville Twp)
Former county commisioner. Former supervisor of Prairieville.
2006 Status: Running

Brian Reynolds (R-Hastings)
Barry County Surveyor
2006 Status: paperwork filed 8/24/05

Susan Vlietstra (R-Middleville)
Thornapple Township Clerk
2006 Status: paperwork filed 7/13/05

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