08/21/2026
This is what I’ve been talking to people about lately when it comes to voting. A lot of people, especially young people, but even older people, don’t know who they’re voting for. They might know who they’re voting for for governor or the U.S. Senate, and maybe even Congress, but that’s usually as far as it goes.
They don’t know who they’re voting for for state Senate or state House. They don’t know who they’re voting for for Secretary of State, city council, or other important local positions. If it’s not a mayor, an executive position, or a major federal office, many people don’t know who the candidates are.
They also don’t know who they’re voting for for positions like the University of Michigan Board of Regents, university trustees, or governors. This system is so flawed, and we have to fix it. We need to bring more awareness to these races, the candidates running, and why these positions matter so people can make informed decisions about who they’re voting for.