Attorney General Bill Schuette held events in
his hometown of Midland and in Oakland County this week, kicking off his
campaign for re-election. Mr. Schuette focused on his tough stance on crime and
protecting Detroit pensions, but was asked about the U.S. Court decision on
same-sex marriage. Mr. Schuette claimed he had no choice but to file an appeal
of Judge Friedman’s decision, stating the Michigan Constitution was not a
“buffet line” where one can simply pick and choose what they wanted to support
or oppose. Mr. Schuette is running for his second term, the last one he may
serve under term limits.
Democrat Adam Robarge, a Marquette resident and
a member of the League of Conservation Voters, has filed paperwork to run in
the 38th Senate District. He will challenge Republican State Senator
Tom Casperson of Escanaba. Mr. Robarge currently works as a liaison for Ore
Dock Brewery and was a coordinator for the Keep Michigan Wolves Protected
campaign. His involvement with the wolf campaign is what drew him to running
for the State Senate, he said.
Grass Lake Township Supervisor, Republican
Jim Stormont has created a campaign committee to run in the 65th
House District, where State Representative Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake) has
decided not to run for re-election. Stormont, a Republican, said he intends to
use his background as Township Supervisor and as a mechanical engineer to move
Michigan’s economy forward with conservative policies. Local businessman Dale
Moretz, a Republican, has stated his intention to run for the seat as well.