Michigan
Matt Koleszar
State House, Michigan State House District 22
From Ballotpedia: "Matt Koleszar (Democratic Party) is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 20. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. His current term ends on January 1, 2023.
Koleszar (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 22. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 2, 2022."
Matt faces no challengers in the Democratic primary on August 2nd, but will face a Republican challenger in the General Election on November 8th. His District though renumbered is basically in the same geographic area, but recent redistricting may have had an impact on electability. Progressives should plan to support and vote for Matt in the General Election on November 8th.
Alex Garza
State House, Michigan State House District 29
From Ballotpedia: "Alex Garza (Democratic Party) is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 12. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. His current term ends on January 1, 2023.
Garza (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 29. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 2, 2022."
Alex faces no democratic challenger in the August 2nd primary. He will have a Republican challenger in the General Election on November 8th. The area the District is located in has voted democratic in the past, but recent redistricting may have had an impact.
Jim Haadsma
State House, Michigan State House District 44
From Ballotpedia: "Jim Haadsma (Democratic Party) is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 62. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. His current term ends on January 1, 2023.
Haadsma (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 44. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 2, 2022."
Jim faces no challengers in the democratic Primary on August 2nd. He will face a Republican challenger in the General Election on November 8th. The District has been renumbered but appears to be the same area Jim ran in in previous elections. The District was a toss up on past election. Progressives should plan to support Jim and vote for him in the November 8th election.
Rachel Hood
State House, Michigan State House District 81
From Ballotpedia: "Rachel Hood (Democratic Party) is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 76. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Her current term ends on January 1, 2023.
Hood (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 81. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 2, 2022."
Rachel faces no challengers in the Democratic primary on August 2nd, but will face a Republican challenger in the General Election on November 8th. The District has changed with redistricting and it is uncertain what impact this will have on the election, but in the past the District voted heavily Democratic and for Rachel. Progressives should plan to support her and vote for her going into the General Election on November 8th.
Yousef Rahbi
County Commissioner, Washtenaw County, Michigan, District 8
From Ballotpedia: "Yousef Rabhi (Democratic Party) is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 53. He assumed office on January 1, 2017. His current term ends on January 1, 2023.:"
Yousef is term limited in the state House, and is running this election cycle for District 8, Washtenaw County Commission. He faces no Democratic challengers in the August 2nd primary, but will face a Republican challenger in the November 8th General Election. Progressives should plan to support him and vote for him heading into November 8th,
Jocelyn Benson
Secretary of State, Michigan
From Ballotpedia: "Jocelyn Benson (Democratic Party) is the Michigan Secretary of State. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Her current term ends on January 1, 2023.
Benson (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for Michigan Secretary of State. She declared candidacy for the 2022 election."
With all the Qanons running for Secretary of State, it is particularly important that Progressives support the candidacy of Jocelyn Benson who is running for a second term. She will be facing in the General Election on November 8th Republican, Libertarian, Tax Payer Party and Green Party challengers. Again, this is an IMPORTANT election. The Michigan Secretary of State oversees elections, and it is critical that the integrity of the state's elections be maintained. Progressives should plan to support and vote for Jocelyn in the General Election.
Dana Nessel
Attorney General, Michigan
From Ballotpedia: "Dana Nessel (Democratic Party) is the Attorney General of Michigan. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Her current term ends on January 1, 2023.
Nessel (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for Attorney General of Michigan. She declared candidacy for the 2022 election."
Dana will be running against three Republican challengers in the General Election on November 8th. Progressives should support her to insure she can build her base and win her election.
Minnesota
Angie Craig
U.S. House, Minnesota Congressional District 2
From Ballotpedia: "Angie Craig (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2019. Her current term ends on January 3, 2023.
Craig (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District. The Democratic primary for this office on August 9, 2022, was canceled."
Although Angie does not have to face challengers in the Democratic primary, she will be on the ballot in the General Election facing a Republican challenger, and a challenger from the Legal Marijuana Party who could pull votes from her. Progressives should plan to support Angie NOW so that she can build her base going into the General Election. Her District has changed with recent redistricting and it is uncertain how this will affect election outcomes,. This congressional District is considered a TOSS UP, and it is important that Progressives help to keep Angie in the seat, and if living in MN CD-2, plan to vote for Angie in the General Election on November 8th.
Ilhan Omar
U.S. House, Minnesota Congressional District 5
From Ballotpedia: "Ilhan Omar (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Minnesota's 5th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2019. Her current term ends on January 3, 2023.
Omar (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Minnesota's 5th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 9, 2022."
Ilhan faced two Democratic challengers in the August 9th primary. Progressives should be supporting her before the primary and if in her District, planning to vote for her in the in the General Election on November 9th when she will face a Republican challenger. The District appears to be slightly changed with recent redistricting, and voted heavily Democratic in the past.
Jennifer Schultz
U.S. House, Minnesota Congressional District 8
From Ballotpedia: "Jennifer Schultz (Democratic Party) is a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 7A. She assumed office on January 6, 2015. Her current term ends on January 3, 2023.
Schultz (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Minnesota's 8th Congressional District. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on August 9, 2022."
Jennifer is facing a tough campaign ahead. She and two other Democratic challengers will be on the ballot in the August 9th primary. If she wins the primary, she will likely face the incumbent Republican. Progressives should plan to support her NOW so that she can win the primary, and if she wins the primary, should plan to continue to support her going into the General Election on November 8th. The 8th Congressional District has expanded slightly with redistricting, and it is uncertain the impact this will have on election prospects. A Democrat won the seat in 2016, but the Republican incumbent has held the seat since being elected in 2018.