Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Michigan

Showing Original Post only (View all)

RandySF

(79,527 posts)
Thu Oct 30, 2025, 10:44 PM Oct 30

In a Democratic stronghold, a GOP edge: The only candidate on the ballot [View all]

LANSING — Voters in the Democratic stronghold of Southfield will see just one election clerk candidate on the ballot next week: A Republican who got trounced when he ran for the same office two years ago.

Gavriel “Gabi” Grossbard has become an unlikely favorite in the race to run future city elections after Clerk Janet Jackson ended her re-election campaign in April because of unpaid fines that likely would have forced her disqualification.

Jackson, a Democrat, had coasted to victory over Grossbard in 2023, winning nearly 75% of the local vote.

Democrats are now sounding alarms over this year’s race, arguing Grossbard is unfit for the election clerk role because he was part of a lawsuit seeking to overturn President Donald Trump’s 2020 loss by invaliding votes, among other things.




https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/in-a-democratic-stronghold-a-gop-advantage-the-only-candidate-on-the-ballot/

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Michigan»In a Democratic stronghol...»Reply #0