Meet the Democrat Candidates for State and US Congress

Chris Crain is the Democratic Candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives District 101

Michael Lynch is a Democrat running for Michigan’s 2nd US Congressional District

From the Newaygo County Democratic Party
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The Newaygo County Democrats are hosting two local Candidates who are eager to meet with the public and represent our communities in the coming election.

“Coffee with Chris” will take place at 10am on Tuesday, August 27 and Tuesday, September 10. Chris Crain is the Democratic Candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives District 101, which includes all of Newaygo County. Coffee and donuts will be provided.

“Lunch with Lynch” will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 12noon. Michael Lynch is a Democrat running for Michigan’s 2nd US Congressional District, which sprawls across all or part of 20 Counties, including all of Newaygo County. Lunch will be provided.

The Meets & Greets will take place at the Newaygo County Democratic Party Office, 1032 W Main St, Fremont, 49412 (West Village Shopping Center). 
Chris Crain, a steadfast resident of Wexford County, is seeking to represent the 101st House because “community members feel disconnected from their elected officials, yet their input and feedback are crucial in shaping the policies that affect their lives,” states Chris. “People still struggle with food and housing security, medical care, educational opportunities, and economic mobility.”
“In addition, as a US Army Veteran, I could no longer stand by and watch what has been sacrificed by so many for our State and Nation, be destroyed by others for their own benefit,” added Chris.

Active, community grassroots participation has led Chris to local township participation, with a focus on housing availability and rent stability. Community, Justice, Equality and Equal Freedom are Chris’ mottos. 
Michael Lynch resides and works in Gratiot County. A lifelong advocate for working- and middle-class families, his focus is on affordable health care, affordable housing, labor and union issues, reproductive rights and “responsible” gun legislation. 

“Transparency at all levels of government should be the rule instead of the exception,” states Lynch. “Half-truths, rumors, and misinformation from our elected officials should no longer be circulated or tolerated. I believe that you should be able to trust your representatives and not have to worry about their motivations.”
Michael is a manager with the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan and has earned several teaching awards for his work as a lecturer and instructor at universities including DePaul University, West Virginia University and Georgetown University.

Community members are encouraged to attend these initial opportunities to meet and question these candidates. 

The next monthly Newaygo County Democratic Party meeting is Monday, September 9 at 1039 W Main St, Fremont. 6pm offers an open forum for discussions, with the business meeting starting at 6:30pm. For more information, visit https://newaygocodems.org. 

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