Roseville Mayor John Chirkun announced
Tuesday that he is running for the 22nd House District, where
Representative Harold Haugh (D-Roseville) cannot seek re-election because of
term limits.
Rep. Haugh said in a statement announcing Mr.
Chirkun’s run for State Representative that he endorses the mayor for the seat.
Mr. Haugh lauded Mr. Chirkun as an outstanding candidate, citing Chirkun’s past
experience in government and law enforcement.
Former State Representative Chuck Moss, a
Republican, has filed paperwork to run as a candidate for the open 13th
Senate District seat. The announcement was a formality, as Mr. Moss has been
running for months.
Rep. Tom McMillin (R-Rochester Hills) has
also filed to run for the 13th Senate District, which forces a
primary in the seat currently held by Senator John Pappageorge (R-Troy), who is
at the end of his second term and cannot seek re-election.
Finally, Republican Peter Lucido made an
official announcement this week that he will run for the 36th House
District seat. The seat is currently held by Rep. Pete Lund (R-Shelby
Township), who cannot seek re-election due to term limits.