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Emmet County (Michigan) Democratic Party
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We are the Emmet County Democratic party, in the northern lower peninsula. We are dedicated to electing Democratic candidates up and down the ballot.
On Tuesday 2-10-2026, Suzanna Shrkeli will be having a meet & greet at Bob's Place, Alanson, MI from 12 noon - 1pm. She is a candidate for MI Secretary of State, chosen at the MI Democratic Convention April 19.
February 9, 2026 at 10:44 PM
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Information for Kate Gallup’s ActBlue page. @gallupformichigan.bsky.social is also here on Bluesky! Give her a follow!!
Kate Gallup was on a tour & stopped for Meet & Greets in Chippewa County Dems & Mackinac County Dems in the UP plus with the Cheboygan County Dems. Kate spoke about her experiences as a teacher & as a materials engineer. Add that to her certification on Public Policy, she makes a strong candidate!
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February 9, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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Information on @brendan-ryan.bsky.social ‘s ActBlue page. Give him a follow!
Brendan Ryan will be running to unseat Parker Fairbairn. Brendan grew up in Petoskey, MI and has spent most of his life in northern MI. He and his family are active in the area with a number of sports throughout the year. He brings an understanding on actions to take in the area to help us all!
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February 9, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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Still feelin' it! The only thing more powerful than hate is love - as Martin Luther King Jr said, "Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it."
February 9, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Revolving Door Rogers seems to have a lot in common with Bayou Bergman.
February 9, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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“Despite what’s happening in our country, which is an attack on the basic ideals of democracy and who we are, [Mike Duggan] continues to be unwilling to stand up to Donald Trump. I don’t think that’s what we need as governor." -MDP Chair @CurtisHerteljr.bsky.social michigandems.com/mdp-chair-on...
MDP Chair on the Mildred Gaddis Show: Mike Duggan “Unwilling to Stand Up to Donald Trump” - Michigan Democratic Party
DETROIT — Yesterday, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel joined The Mildred Gaddis Show on 105.9 Kiss-FM in Detroit to highlight how Mike Duggan can’t be trusted to stand up to Donald Trump…
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February 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Great news, Detroit! Enrollment is now open for Rx Kids—the nation’s first cash assistance program designed specifically for moms and babies. This proven, life‑changing program tackles poverty at its root and helps Michigan families thrive.

Learn more:
Cash aid for moms, babies launches in Detroit: Where it goes next
In March, Rx Kids, the popular cash aid program is slated to grow across the rest of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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It was great to hear both Kate and @brendan-ryan.bsky.social speak! We are going to work hard to help the blue wave grow. 💙🩵💙🩵
Friday Feb 6, we hosted 2 candidates for upcoming primaries in northern Michigan at our General Membership meeting. It was held at the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Tribal Headquarters. Both spoke to us about their reasons for running for the state offices in the upcoming primaries.
February 9, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Friday Feb 6, we hosted 2 candidates for upcoming primaries in northern Michigan at our General Membership meeting. It was held at the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Tribal Headquarters. Both spoke to us about their reasons for running for the state offices in the upcoming primaries.
February 9, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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We have so many local Dems here on Bluesky, @charlevoixdems.bsky.social @benziedems.bsky.social @leelanaudemocrats.bsky.social and now the Emmet Dems too! In the UP, @houghtondems.bsky.social Please let me know of any others I may have missed!

Let’s go🩵💙🩵💙
🧵We are the Emmet County Democratic Party, located in northern Michigan. Emmet County is the home to some incredible small towns that you may have heard of in your travels. Petoskey is the County seat. Other small towns & villages include Harbor Springs, Alanson, Pelston, Cross Village, Good Heart
February 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
🧵We are the Emmet County Democratic Party, located in northern Michigan. Emmet County is the home to some incredible small towns that you may have heard of in your travels. Petoskey is the County seat. Other small towns & villages include Harbor Springs, Alanson, Pelston, Cross Village, Good Heart
February 9, 2026 at 3:22 PM