Meet the Candidates:
Don Cooney is an eight-term Kalamazoo City Commissioner and Democrat running for Congress in Michigan's sixth congressional district
Scott Elliott (Benton Township) is running for the 21st state Senate seat, which covers Berrien County and all but two townships in Van Buren County.
In the 78th house race Cindy Ellis Cindy Ellis's web site
In the 79th House race. Mary Brown of St. Joseph.
County Commissioner races find four Democratic incumbents, Marletta Seats, Mamie Yarbrough, Andrew Vavra and John Klimek.
In the 11th District we have Jess Minks of Buchanan Township.
Incumbent Commissioner Marletta Seats of Benton Townshiprepresents the 3rd District. The district covers most of Benton Township.
In the 12th District we have Michael Ringler of Niles Township. The district includes most of Niles Township and a small part of Niles.
Commissioner John Klimek of Niles. The 13th District covers most of Niles and part of Niles Township.
Incumbent commissioners unopposed in general election are: Mamie Yarbrough, Benton Harbor, 4th District; and Andrew Vavra, Three Oaks Township, 10th District.
Best of luck to all of our candidates.