8/6/2024

GOGEBIC COUNTY / UP — Today Michigan voters head to the polls.  Voters will decide candidates on each side of the aisle that will face off in November for a highly competitive open Senate seat and several U.S. House seats. Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers are the heavy favorites to secure their parties' nominations but each face underdog challengers. The candidates are vying for a seat left open by longtime Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow's retirement. Two U.S. House seats that were left open by the departures of their Democratic incumbents will also have primaries on Tuesday. Down-ballot races are holding primaries across the state on Tuesday. Control of the state House of Representatives will be at stake in November, with all 110 seats up for election.  Locally in the first congressional district Jack Bergman is being challenged by Josh Saul on the Republican ticket while Callie Barr and Bob Lorinser on running on the democrat side.  For the state Legislature 110th district Gregory Markkanen is being challenged by Kim Corcoran of Ironwood.  For Gogebic County Sheriff Jorge H. Cruz is running against Gabe Justinak.  Five millage proposals are on the ballot today.  The Proposal to renew the Senior Citizens Programs Millage, Emergency Medical Service Renewal/Restoration, 911 Operation Renewal Surcharge, The Gogebic County Transit Proposal, and the Pat O’Donnell Civic Center millage renewal all on the ballot.  Polls are open until 8:00 local time tonight.