Miller, Candice

Candice Miller has served the State of Michigan at various state and local levels. In 1980, she was elected Harrison Township Supervisor, becoming the youngest person and first woman in the township’s history to hold the post. In 1992, she…

Stabenow, Debbie

“Made in Michigan” through and through, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow continues to lead on public policy and improve the lives of the people of Michigan and Americans across our country. Her leadership is characterized by an unrivaled work ethic, the…

Posthumus, Dick

Former Lt. Governor, State of Michigan Dick Posthumus was born in 1950 and grew up on a dairy farm outside of Grand Rapids. He graduated from Caledonia High School in 1968 and continued his education at Michigan State University, where…

Cherry, Jr., John D.

Former Lieutenant Governor of Michigan John D. Cherry, Jr., of Clio, served as the 62nd Lieutenant Governor of Michigan. He dedicated more than 20 years of service in the Michigan Legislature as a State Representative, State Senator, and Senate Minority…

Hollister, David

David Hollister (born April 3, 1942) served as the mayor of Lansing, Michigan from 1993 to 2003, until he resigned to be the director of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth under Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm‘s administration.

Engler, John

Governor John Engler Governor John Engler is an American businessman and politician who served as the 46th governor of Michigan from 1991 to 2003. A member of the Republican Party, he later worked for Business Roundtable, where The Hill called him one of the country’s top lobbyists.

Wanger, Eugene

1961-1962 Michigan Constitutional Convention Delegate Eugene Wanger Interviewed by Bill Ballenger and Dennis Cawthorne

William Ballenger, III

Ballenger, William

Michigan Political Pundit William S. Ballenger, III Bill Ballenger was the editor of Inside Michigan Politics a newsletter of Michigan Politics until January 2016. He previously served as a Republican member of both the Michigan House of Representatives and the…

Blanchard, James

Governor James J. Blanchard Governor James Blanchard joined the DLA Piper Law Firm in Washington, D.C. upon the conclusion of his duties as United States ambassador to Canada in April 1996. Mr. Blanchard was named ambassador to Canada in May…

Bluestone, Irving

Vice President, United Auto Workers Irving Bluestone Irving Julius Bluestone (1917–2007) was chief negotiator for almost a half a million workers at General Motors in the 1970s, and an advocate of worker participation in management. He became a protege of…