Other elections

November 6, 2006 —

Federal elections

U.S. Senate seat

Incumbent Senator Debbie Stabenow, a Democrat, is taking on Republican Mike Bouchard, Oakland County Sheriff for the U.S. Senate seat. Stabenow, who as Secretary of the Conference, sits as the third ranking Democrat in the Senate, upset Spence Abraham in 2000, and sits on the Budget, Housing and Urban Affairs, and the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry committees.

Bouchard's "First Priority," if elected senator, would be to stop emissions violations lawsuits against car manufacturers if they meet the standards when the car is sold.

Some notable endorsements: Bouchard been endorsed by the Michigan Right to Life and National Rifle Association, while Stabenow has been endorsed by the National Association of Police Officers and the Sierra Club.

4th Congressional District

In the 4th Congressional District, which stretches from Shiawassee County in a northwesterly direction up to Traverse City, eight-term Representative Dave Camp is expected to easily defeat Democratic challenger Michael Huckleberry in a rematch of the 2004 race that saw Camp win more than 64 percent of the vote.

The Midland Republican benefits from a district that leans Republican and from a challenger who has been unable to raise much money.

5th Congressional District

Dale Kildee, the 15-term Democrat from Flint, has dominated the 5th Congressional District, which includes Genesee County, Saginaw, and Bay City among others. Kildee's opponent is Republican Eric Klammer, who has been unable to gain traction in the heavily Democratic district.

Since the 1994 election, Kildee has not been re-elected with less than 60 percent of the vote.

State elections

Attorney General

For the Attorney General race, Republican Mike Cox is seeking his second term against Democrat Amos Williams. Cox, the first Republican Attorney General in Michigan in half a century, eked out a roughly 5,000-vote victory in 2002. Williams is a former Detroit city policeman and a Vietnam veteran.

Secretary of State

Republican Terry Lynn Land is running for her second term as Secretary of State against Democratic challenger Carmella Sabaugh, Macomb County Clerk. Land is touting her consolidation of the state elections into four election dates a year, while Sabaugh promises to hold the manufacturers of election machines - open to potential vote tampering - accountable for machine flaws.

94th State House

In the 94th state House race vacated by Roger Kahn, Democrat Bob Blaine is facing Republican Ken Horn. The district's anchor is Saginaw Township and covers many of the surrounding suburbs and rural areas. Blaine, a Swan Creek Township resident and area farmer, is the 2nd District Saginaw County Commissioner. Horn, a Frankenmuth resident and former restaurant owner, is the 4th District Saginaw County Commissioner.

95th State House

In the 95th state House race vacated by the term-limited Carl Williams, Democrat Andy Coulouris, who survived a five-candidate primary, is likely to be victorious in the heavily Democratic district anchored by the city of Saginaw. Coulouris, a Saginaw County Assistant Prosecutor, faces Republican Joel Wilson, a substitute teacher.

Kochville elections

Township Supervisor

For the remaining two years of the term once filled by the now recalled Ken Bayne, Democrat Patricia Bourdow is running against Republican Jerry Davis to become Kochville Township Supervisor. Bourdow, a longtime Board trustee, would have to resign her trusteeship if elected.

Township Clerk

For the remaining two years of the term vacated by the recall of George Schnepf, Republican Allan Bader is facing Democrat Sheila Hill. Bader, who was recently critical of SVSU's on-campus housing development, is currently the Township's interim clerk.

Township Treasurer

Crystal Kauer, who was recalled as Township treasurer in August, is on the ballot again as the Republican nominee for treasurer for the remaining two years of the term. While running unopposed on the ballot, Kauer is being challenged by write-in candidate Lyle Brewster.

Township Trustee

The trustee seat vacated by the recall of Lynn Kauer has left four candidates vying for the position, which has two remaining years. Democrat Cheryl Cowles is running against Republican Randall Norton, who currently serves as the township's interim treasurer. Both candidates also face write-in challenges from Rhonda Ferrell and Jim Loiciano.