Election Update

According to a survey conducted by Denno Research and commissioned by the Lambert, Edwards and Associates (LEA) consulting firm, Governor Snyder leads Democratic challenger Mark Schauer 42 percent to 39 percent, within the margin of error of +/- 4%. The last survey Denno Research did for LEA showed Governor Snyder at 45 percent and Mr. Schauer at 31 percent.

Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence became the first candidate out of many to have an official place on the ballot for the 14^th Congressional district when she filed her petitions on Wednesday. Ms. Lawrence filed the maximum of 2,000 signatures. The minimum amount required to get on the ballot is 1,000.

In the U.S. Senate race, Congressman Gary Peters has a slight lead over Terri Lynn Land at 37 percent to her 36 percent.

Former Republican State Representative Marty Knollenberg of Troy will run in the primary along with four other Republican candidates in the race to fill the 13^th State Senate District seat, where State Senator John Pappageorge (R-Troy) cannot seek re-election due to term limits. He will join Representative Tom McMillin (R-Rochester Hills), former Representative Andrew Raczkowski, former Representative Chuck Moss, and Republican Al Gui in the primary.

Former Representative Leon Drolet said Monday that it is unlikely he will challenge State Senator Tory Rocca (R-Sterling Heights) in the Republican primary for the 10^th Senate District. Mr. Drolet had considered a primary challenge after Sen. Rocca’s vote for Medicaid expansion.

State Representative Rob VerHeulen (R-Walker) has joined the House Republican Campaign Committee, according to a statement on Tuesday. He will take the place of Representative Mike McCready (R-Bloomfield Hills), who was appointed co-chair.

posted by PAA Online , Friday, March 21, 2014 11:28 AM
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