In the Partisan Section of the ballot, in the top left corner, under "Straight Party," completely fill in the box next to "Democratic Party". This has the same effect
as filling in the box next to every Democrat candidate. If you vote "Democratic Party" as your Straight Party choice you can skip
directly to the Non-Partisan section, which is on the right side of the ballot halfway down the column.
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Justice of the Supreme Court (vote for 2):
Vote for these two Democratic Party nominees:
- Elizabeth Welch
- Bridget Mary McCormack
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Judge of the Circuit Court, 6th Circuit Court, Non-Incumbent Position (vote for 1):
The Greater Royal Oak Democratic Club endorses Lorie Savin.
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Oakland Community College Board of Trustees (vote for 2):
Both of these candidates have significant support from individual Democrats:
- Shirley J. Bryant (incumbent)
- Jason Michael Deneau
In addition, Susan Gibson was endorsed by the Michigan Education Association.
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Royal Oak School Board (vote for 4):
The Greater Royal Oak Democratic Club endorses these 5 candidates (note that you can only vote for 4)
- Erika Alexander
- Timothy J. Ciechorski
- Lisa-Aline Hanes
- Lakeesha Morrison
- MaryAnne VanHaitsma
All 6 candidates (those named above plus Dustin G. Kaup) attended our candidate forum, and all 6 candidates showed sincere interest
in serving the public as school board trustees. To view a recording of our candidate forum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUDq2tgXe3A&t=1s
For more information visit the candidate's web site:
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State Proposal 20-1
Currently the state must use money from oil and gas mining on state lands to purchase more state lands. This amendment would allow the
state to also use that money for park maintenance and improvement.
- The "hook and gun" environmental groups (hunting and fishing), such as the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, support this proposal.
- Environmental groups more interested in wilderness preservation, such as the Sierra Club, oppose this proposal.
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State Proposal 20-2
A constitutional amendment to require a search warrant in order to access a person's electronic data or electronic
communications.
We were not able to find any group opposing this proposal. Even police groups appear to favor it.
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Oakland County Parks and Recreation Millage
The Greater Royal Oak Democratic Club endorses a "yes" vote on this millage.
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Local School District Operating Millage Proposal (Royal Oak Schools)
The Greater Royal Oak Democratic Club endorses a "yes" vote on this millage.
Congressman Andy Levin has challenged us to boost Royal Oak turnout to 22,000 Democratic votes this year (up from 20,319 in 2016).
Can we do it? Make it happen by volunteering at one of the opportunities listed below.
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Door-to-door Canvassing
The One Campaign is now knocking on doors. To join:
- Complete the (required) virtual training: https://www.mobilize.us/onecampaignformichigan/event/337572/
- Sign up to knock on doors: https://www.mobilize.us/onecampaignformichigan/event/338183/
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Volunteer for the Coordinated Campaign
The "One Campaign for Michigan" is the Democratic Party coordinated campaign, coordinating
all voter identification and get-out-the-vote work. They are recruiting volunteers
now to make phone calls, send text messages, write postcards,
and other (at home) work. To volunteer in Royal Oak now contact:
To volunteer in Madison Heights now contact:
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Volunteer for Wave Michigan
Wave is a web page tool that you can use to encourage your own personal network of friends, family
and neighbors to vote by mail, or you can select a group of voters from your precinct, city, or
any area where you have a special interest in the election result.
The Wave page is incredibly easy to use and gives you incredibly detailed
information to inform or remind voters (Did the voter request a ballot? Is it on the way?
Has it been received by the city clerk? etc).
Join Wave Michigan at https://wave-michigan.com/
Our club recently held a Wave training, view the recording at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qFWFfdg4Q8
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Volunteer for Indivisible
Statewide Indvisible Michigan (SWIM) wants to reach 8 million voters between now and the
November election through phone calls and text messages. Sign up to volunteer and receive training here:
https://www.beinvinciblemi.com/8m-voters-project
Use the Indivisible "digital bulletin board" to sign up for phone banking, text banking, and
letter writing: https://www.indivisiblefighting9.com/.
If you are on Twitter, join the Indivisible "Digital Warriors" project (https://www.beinvinciblemi.com/digital-warrior-project) by
volunteering to spend 10 minutes per day Tweeting in targeted Michigan house districts.
Indivisible has postcards, scripts and postage for sending postcards to urge voters
to re-elect State Representative Padma Kuppa. To get your package or to work on the virtual
phone bank please contact Paula Martinos-Mantay at martinosmantay@gmail.com
Questions about Indivisible: contact Paula Martinos-Mantay, martinosmantay@gmail.com
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Work as an Election Inspector
Election inspectors work in polling places on election day (Tuesday, November 3rd). This is a paid position.
The Secretary of State is recruiting people to work as election inspectors in areas where there is a shortage (because of covid-19 many experienced election inspectors will
not work this year). To sign up visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GKGLF55.
If you want to make an effective contribution on election day, by far the best way to contribute is to work as an election inspector.
