Campaign Update

State Representative Wayne Schmidt (R-Traverse City) currently leads the financial race for the 37^th Senate District. Rep. Schmidt is running for the seat being vacated by State Senator Howard Walker (R-Traverse City) after he decided not to seek re-election. Mr. Schmidt has collected $99,200 and has $93,443 on-hand.

His likely primary opponent, Representative Greg MacMaster (R-Kewadin), showed $17,032 in contributions to his Senate committee, with $4,333 on-hand, along with $1,000 in debts and obligations.

In the 26^th Senate District, a Republican primary to succeed State Senator Mark Jansen (R-Gaines Township) is expected, though so far the only candidate to formally declare for that seat is State Representative Peter MacGregor (R-Cannon Township).

Mr. MacGregor’s committee contribution statement showed that he had collected $114,988 to run for the Senate seat. He has $114,126 on-hand.

Calhoun County Commissioner Terris Todd created a campaign committee to run in the 62^nd House District where State Representative Kate Segal (D-Battle Creek) cannot seek re-election due to term limits.

Democrats have said the seat is crucial if the party wants to have enough seats to regain the majority in the House in 2014.

posted by PAA Online , Friday, February 7, 2014 12:18 PM
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