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  Benzie Democrats Voter Guide for Nov. 3, 2026

  We proudly present our Benzie County Voters Guide! Please download, share with friends, and use while marking your ballot. Make it emphatic: Vote straight DEMOCRATIC! If you have an ABSENTEE…

  September 29, 2026

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  October 3: Baldwin Bound to Support ICE Victims

  We’re making our 13th monthly trip to the Baldwin concentration camp this Saturday, Oct. 3–and if you haven’t heard, we do this every first Saturday of every month. Join us…

  September 29, 2026

• Stand with the Benzie Visibility Brigade: 3 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Sunday!

  Maybe you’ve already spotted us with our Visibility Brigade signs—at  No Kings Rallies, Baldwin demonstrations, Sleeping Bear Lakeshore, and our gatherings in front of Benzie Democratic Headquarters, on US 31…

  September 8, 2026

• MDP Voter Protection Training Happening NOW!

  ACT NOW TO PROTECT OUR VOTE! Help us build a massive force that guarantees EVERY eligible voters’ ballots is counted. Because the stakes for our Primary and General Elections have…

  September 7, 2026

• Dr. Mitchell Distin Local Appearances (MI House District 104)

  Frankfort Farm Market Aug. 15 noon to 1 p.m. Copemish Flea Market Aug. 15 2 to 4 p.m. Stormcloud Taproom Aug. 16 5 to 7 p.m. Keep on Grinding Coffee Aug 17 8 to…

  August 11, 2026

• Chamber Executive Explains Need for YES Vote Aug. 4

  It’s not as simple as more taxes vs. less taxes. By state law, the base millage rate declines (rolls back) every year that property values increase, meaning Benzie’s has dropped…

  July 21, 2026

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  Why to vote yes on the Tax Limitation Proposal Aug. 4: A Clear Explanation

  On August 4, Benzie voters will have the opportunity to approve a proposal to reset property tax rates to a level which, although well below what voters originally authorized in…

  July 16, 2026

• Dana and Rebecca Join us Sat., July 18!

  This Saturday, July 18, Dana Nessel will speak to us for what likely will be her last time as attorney general and, as always, she’ll have some direct, important things…

  July 14, 2026

• How to “spoil” a submitted absentee ballot

  Michigan allows voters to “spoil” an absentee ballot that’s already been submitted, although there are deadlines to do so. For example, if you voted for someone who has withdrawn from…

  July 8, 2026

• How to track your absentee ballot

  If you plan to vote via absentee/mail-in ballot, you can track your ballot and application to verify that it has been received by your township clerk and has been processed.…

  July 8, 2026