FLINT, Mich. – Excitement is building as both major political parties convene in Michigan to select nominees for the state Supreme Court. This event sets the stage for campaigns to fill two seats on the tribunal, with overall control hanging in the balance.
Among the Republican contenders is attorney Matthew DePerno, known for his controversial claims about the 2020 election and facing legal challenges for alleged tampering with voting machines.
While these Supreme Court races are officially nonpartisan, the nominees are selected through party conventions, with the current balance of power favoring the Democrats with a 4-3 majority.
Victory for Republicans in both races would shift the control of the court, while wins for Democrats would solidify a supermajority.
The campaign narratives from both parties focus on key issues like government oversight and reproductive rights, aligning with the state’s recent decision to protect abortion rights.
In Flint, Republican delegates have a choice between candidates like DePerno, Taylor, and O’Grady, vying for Justice Kyra Harris Bolden’s seat.
Meanwhile, at the Democratic convention delegates are expected to nominate Bolden, who currently serves as the first Black woman on the Supreme Court.
The upcoming races promise to be competitive and costly, with candidates already mobilizing significant financial support for their campaigns.
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