Join us for Ballot Bash 2014!
The Center for Michigan is teaming up with MLive Media Group and Michigan Radio to bring voters a series of unique events this election season. Ballot Bash 2014 will give you the chance to watch live and in person as candidates for governor, attorney general, secretary of state and U.S. Senate answer questions from the MLive Media Group statewide editorial board. You'll also get to discuss issues that matter to you this election year with top political reporters, including Center for Michigan and Bridge staff, from the three partner organizations.
There will be three evening events — one each in Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Royal Oak. The format will be upbeat, with live music and refreshments. About 200 people are expected to attend each event, and the crowd will be a mix of readers, media representatives, and candidates and their guests.
The candidate schedule is as follows:
Oct. 6 – MLive/Grand Rapids Press hub, Grand Rapids
Gov. Rick Snyder (R)
U.S. Senate candidate Terri Lynn Land (R)
Attorney General Bill Schuette (R)
Secretary of State Ruth Johnson (R)
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Oct. 9 – Midtown Brewing Company, Lansing
Gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer (D)
Secretary of State candidate Godfrey Dillard (D)
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Oct. 14 – Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle, Royal Oak
U.S. Senate candidate Gary Peters (D)
Attorney General candidate Mark Totten (D)
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The events will be livestreamed and video archived. MLive Media Group will publish its endorsements for these races the week of Oct. 20.
Don’t wait—register today! Although the events are free, registration will be required to gain entry.
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