Political

Contested races to watch in the Nov. 8 election.

October 4, 2022

Contested races to watch in the Nov. 8 election. OCEANA COUNTY — Contested races on the ballot in the Tuesday, Nov. 8, election include the following: *R is republican; D is Democrat; I is incumbent; and NPA is no party affiliation. State Senator for the 32nd District: one four-year term Jon Bumstead (R) Terry Sabo (D) Representative for Michigan’s 102nd…

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Erickson faces 2 challengers for District 4.

July 28, 2022

Erickson faces 2 challengers for District 4. HART — Incumbent Paul Erickson is being challenged by James Draper and George Sadler for District 4 on the Oceana County Board of Commissioners in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 2. All three candidates are running as Republicans. The fourth district includes Colfax, Crystal, Leavitt, Newfield and Weare townships OCP sent the candidates…

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Den Engelese challenges Hardy for 3rd district.

July 28, 2022

Den Engelese challenges Hardy for 3rd district. HART — Incumbent Craig Hardy is being challenged by Elijah den Engelese for District 3 on the Oceana County Board of Commissioners in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 2. Both candidates are Republicans. The third district includes Elbridge and Hart townships and the City of Hart. Peggy Wittman filed to run, but said…

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Bumstead faces Ritchard in primary for 32nd Senate District.

July 28, 2022

Bumstead faces Ritchard in primary for 32nd Senate District. Senator Jon Bumstead (R-Muskegon) faces challenger Charles “Chuck” Ritchard (R-Hart) in the 32nd District of the Michigan Senate during the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 2. Bumstead currently represents the 34th Senate District. The newly-drawn 32nd District includes the majority of Oceana, Mason and  Muskegon counties, and parts of Manistee and Benzie…

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Draper challenges Morse for 2nd District.

July 26, 2022

Draper challenges Morse for 2nd District. HART — Incumbent Phil Morse is challenged by Joshua Draper for the second district on the Oceana County Board of Commissioners in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 2. Both candidates are Republicans. The second district includes Ferry and Shelby townships. OCP sent the candidates questionnaires, and the following are their responses: Phil Morse, 43,…

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