elections

You can't pay for someone to take you to vote, and could be thrown in jail. But a new law will change that.

We all know who's running for President, but we may not know who's running for public office closer to home. These people affect our lives more directly and more often than the President usually does, so let's learn a little more about these races. Next up is a big list, since every single seat in the Michigan House of Representatives is up for grabs. And there are 110 of them!

Everyone knows about the Presidential election, but remember, there are a LOT more offices up for grabs this election season. Lots of seats at the local and state level will be on your ballot, and most of these people will directly affect your life a little more than the President might. Let's go through some of these offices. I'm not going to suggest who you should vote for. Look at their platfor

It's time to vote again. Tuesday's ballots include school board elections, school millage proposals (including Cedar Springs and Wyoming), a millage proposal for "The Rapid", and more. Educate yourself on the candidates and proposals, then get out and vote!