Via The Michigan Democratic Party

Michigan Democrats did very well in municipal elections all across Michigan on November 3rd. Mayoral and City Council candidates backed by the Michigan Democratic Party won 65% of their races, or 44 out of 68. Ballot questions supported by the MDP such as the Kalamazoo antidiscrimination ordinance and the Macomb County Charter also passed overwhelmingly.

“For several cycles, we have been actively and successfully involved in local elections in the off-year,” said MDP Chair Mark Brewer. “Not only has this work helped to elect good Democrats to local office, but it has also built a ‘farm team’ of individuals to run for higher office.”

“This year, our candidates knocked on over 100,000 doors, handed out or mailed over 50,000 pieces of literature, and used modern campaign tools such as the voter file and the Internet more effectively than ever,” continued Brewer. “We are also proud of our support for the historic Kalamazoo ordinance and the reforms the new Macomb County Charter will bring.”