Political

Ambrose, Moolenaar outline priorities in 2nd Congressional District race

September 17, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Democrat Benjamin Ambrose and Republican U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar will face each other in the Nov. 3 general election for Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District. The district includes all of Barry, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Ionia, Isabella, Lake, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, Oceana and Osceola counties, along with portions of Eaton, Kent, Midland, Muskegon, Ottawa and…

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Oceana County election results

August 5, 2026

HART — The following are Aug. 4 primary election results in Oceana County: Governor Democrat Jocelyn Benson 2,573 Christopher Robert Swanson 334 Republican Mike Cox 476 John James 1,874 US Senator Democrat Haley Stevens 1,659 Abdul El-Sayed 1,184 Republican Mike Rogers 3,474 Representative in Congress (2nd District) Democrat Ben Ambrose 1,146 Jamie Hill 1,100 Clyde Welford 310 Republican John Moolenaar…

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Oceana Democrats host picnic Aug. 4

July 31, 2026

MEARS — The Oceana County Democrats are hosting the “August Community Event/General Membership Meeting and Annual Potluck Picnic” Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Johnson Square Park on West Fox Road.   Attendees are asked to bring a lawn chair and a potluck dish (no pre-packaged lettuce ingredients due to the recent recalls). Lemonade and iced tea will be provided, along with paper…

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Democrats to host ‘Meet your Candidates’ meeting

July 2, 2026

HART — The Oceana County Democrats will host a general membership “Meet your Candidates” meeting Tuesday, July 7, at 7 p.m. at the Hart Community Center, at 407 State St. The first portion of the meeting will include presentations and “Q and A” with candidates running for office in upcoming Oceana County elections.   Participating candidates include: Rebecca Amidon, running for…

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Oceana County Democrats meeting set for May 5

April 24, 2026

HART — Heather Ramseyer, director of the Oceana County Center of the Michigan Dyslexia Institute, will be the guest speaker during the Oceana County Democrats general membership meeting Tuesday, May 5, at 7 p.m,  at the Hart Community Center, located at 407 S. State St. “The Institute provides individualized, explicit, multi-sensory and structured literacy instruction based on a recognized approach…

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