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If you live in Grand Rapids, know what issues are most important in your own backyards.
A quick look at the numbers in Grand Rapids:
- 11.6% of residents are over the age of 65.
- 8.56% of residents are uninsured.
- The median household income is $51,333 per year.
- 19.9% of residents are living in poverty.
These aren’t just abstract numbers, they represent real areas of concern that impact your lives. We need to elect the people who best represent your interests. The Michigan Democratic Party stands on our record of working for the people!
We’re confident that the facts speak for themselves about which party is focused on Main Street over Wall Street. It’s time to reject all the polarizing divisive rhetoric and make tangible improvements to the lives of people living in Grand Rapids.
We need leaders willing to invest locally and impact people right where they live. We don’t listen to the noise around Washington, we care about what the issues mean to us at home:
- VOTER SUPPRESSION: Protecting the voting rights of all people from Republican-backed bills that threaten your right to vote.
- HEALTHCARE: Passing legislation to help the 11.6% of people who are uninsured find affordable coverage.
- WOMEN’S HEALTH/REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: Protecting the right to abortion for the over 100,000 women living in Grand Rapids.
- LABOR/WORKERS’ RIGHTS: Ensuring the right to organize for good wages and working conditions for all workers.
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Voter Suppression
The Republicans don’t want you to vote, because they’re afraid you won’t vote for them!
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