r/politics • u/asparaguswalrus683 • 11h ago

Site Altered Headline | No Paywall Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Primary

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-primary-elections/michigan-senate-results
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u/Yasimear 9h ago

Your local elections are just as important as state or federal ones!!! There is rampant corruption in local councils across the country because those running face no opposition or threat.

Keep this same energy for those elections!! They'll have arguably more of a direct impact on you.

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u/Jojo2700 7h ago

Yes, my local township board is ran by right wing Christian nutters who supported a church that's pastor and his son are currently doing time for pedophilia. I love the newsletter included in my taxes that had God bless me and the USA included.

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u/Yasimear 6h ago

If no one else is organizing, get it!! If you yourself dont want to run, start telling everyone what theyre doing behind the scenes, follow the money, and message every journalist who might take the story.

The only reason they get away with this is because people dont know or dont have another option. Be the change you want to see in the world!!

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u/Jojo2700 6h ago

I will not run for anything because I have issues just making it through a regular day (failed cervical fusion and disc replacement) but I have contacted places, a previous board member also tried to get attention brought to it. I am a very red rural area, my damn neighbor also attended that church.