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The August 3rd Primary Election Results
Thank you for voting. Winners are denoted in red.
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Muskegon County Contested Races - Star Ratings
Drain Commissioner (Countywide Office responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining surface water drainage)
Joe Ferrier (R) ***** (5)
David Fisher (D) ***** (5)
Jim Rudicil (D) ***** (5)
Daniel Bloom (R) **** (4)
Jerome Ellis (D) **** (4)
Brian Jones (R) **** (4)
Leonard Jones (D) **** (4)
Troy Wasserman (D) **** (4)
Gary Bole (D) *** (3)
Geoff Newmyer (R) * (1)
Scott Babcock (D) (0)
Constance Davis (D) (0)
Kevin Gue (D) (0)
Mike Smith (D) (0)
Lisa Tallarico (D) (0)
District 4 Commissioner (Egelston & Muskegon Township, precinct 5 & 7)
James Derezinski (D) ***** (5)
Ron Hayward (D) *** (3)
District 8 Commissioner (City of Muskegon, precinct 4, 5, 6, 8 & 9)
Bill Gill (D) **** (4)
Anthony Longmire (D) *** (3)
District 9 Commissioner (City of Muskegon, precinct 7, City of Muskegon Heights)
Floyd Cook Jr. (D) **** (4)
Louis McMurray (D) (0)
Rillatine Wilkins (D) (0)
District 10 Commissioner (City of Muskegon, precinct 10, 11, 12 & 13, Norton Shores, precinct 2 & 8, Roosevelt Park)
Benjamin Cross (D) **** (4)
Amber Weerstra (R) **** (4)
Chris Jensen (D) *** (3)
Loren Sturrus (D) *** (3)
Matthew Stout (D) ** (2)
The rating system is as follows:
Five Stars ***** –Understands the economic issues that impact the business community and is ready and able to stand up for businesses to help create jobs and prosperity for Muskegon County
Four Stars **** – Understands a number of the economic issues that impact businesses and will stand up for businesses when necessary to help Muskegon grow and prosper
Three Stars *** – Needs to be educated on the issues facing businesses but is open to listening to the concerns of businesses
Two Stars ** – Is not interested in learning about the issues impacting businesses
One Star * – Provided a complete questionnaire but did not interview
No Stars – Would not speak to the Chamber about business issues or concerns
91st District State
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Branden Gemzer (D)
Ben Gillette (D)
Holly Hughes (R)
Ken Punter (R)
92nd District State
Includes Fruitland Township, Laketon Township, City of Muskegon Heights, City of Muskegon, Muskegon Township and City of North Muskegon in Muskegon County.
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John McNally (R)
Marcia Hovey-Wright (D)
Steve Markel (D)
L. Scott McNeill (D)
Information not available at this time
Sean Mullally (D)
Charles Nash (D)
Scott Nesbit (D)
Willie Walton (D)
Information not available at this time
Steve Warmington (D)
Candidate Questionnaire - Pending
34th District State
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Goeff Hansen (R)
Mary Valentine (D)
Governor - Websites
Mike Bouchard (R)
www.bouchardforgovernor.com
Mike Cox (R)
www.mikecox2010.com
Tom George (R)
www.georgeforgovernor.com
Pete Hoekstra (R)
www.hoekstraforgovernor.com
Rick Snyder (R)
www.rickformichigan.com
Virg Bernero (D)
www.votevirg.com
Andy Dillon (D)
www.andydillon.com
2nd District Representative in Congress - Websites
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Bill Cooper (R)
www.billcooper4wmi.com
Bill Huizenga (R)
www.huizengaforcongress.com
Wayne Kuipers (R)
www.kuipersforcongress.com
Chris Larson (R)
www.chris4congress.com
Field Reichardt (R)
www.reichardt2010.com
Jay Riemersma (R)
www.jayriemersma.com
Ted Schendel (D)
www.schenfelforcongress.org
Fred Johnson (D)
www.fredjohnsonforcongress.com
Nicolette McClure (D)
www.nicolettemcclure.com
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