Candidates & Ballot Information
Kent County has earned the title of a “battleground” county by Politico, and Forest Hills plays a large role in election outcomes.
Focused on key issues like strong public schools, protecting democracy, the environment, gun sensibility, and reproductive rights, Democrats are attracting more support in our communities. PLEASE vote all the way down the ballot every election. When more Democrats vote, we win!
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Election: November 5, 2024 (General Election)
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Board of Education
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Township Boards
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County Commission
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State House
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Local Judges
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Michigan Supreme Court
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University Boards and Regents
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U.S. House of Representatives
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U.S. Senate
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President
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Township Millages
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Contribute to our Political Action Committee. We will direct the funds to candidates and key get-out-the-vote initiatives.
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4 Reasons to Contribute to the Forest Hills Dems:
You Agree With Our Values.
We need to encourage Democrats to turn out the vote and elect progressive candidates up and down the ballot. Your contributions will help us reach more Democratic voters.
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You Want to Support Local Democrats but Don't Know How.
We're familiar with each candidate from the township and village level up to the Governor. We can help steer critical funds toward top races based on our expertise.
You Have Already Reached the Allowable Donation Limit for Your Favorite Candidate(s).
PAC contributions do not count toward the individual limits for political donations for specific candidates. When you give to a PAC, you cannot designate which candidate your contribution will go to, but we are transparent about our values and the slate of candidates we support.
Our Collective Voice is Stronger.
Our voice is made stronger by helping Dems get elected in our battleground community! We can make contributions work harder.
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Serving Our Districts
U.S. House Michigan District 3 (Congress)
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Congresswoman Hillary Scholten
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Rep. Scholten flipped the district and now represents West Michigan in Washington!
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State Senate, District 30
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Let's win back this seat!
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Senate District 30 went red in 2022 after a very close race.
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State House, District 80
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Rep. Phil Skaggs
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Rep. Skaggs elevated his experience on City and County Commission and now serves the Cascade and Kentwood area at the state level.
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State House, District 81
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Stephen Wooden for State House
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Kent County Commissioner Stephen Wooden for State House aims to hold the Democratic seat currently served by Rachel Hood. District 81 covers parts of Ada.
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Townships and County Commission​
Vote November 2024
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Support Democrats in Ada, Cascade, Grand Rapids Township, Lowell, Caledonia, and Kentwood. Look for Township races like Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, and Trustee. Choose Dems for County Commission.