Election 2024

Senior millage renewal on August ballot

June 27, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief When Mason County voters go to the polls for the primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 6, they will be asked to vote on a millage renewal to support senior citizens. The rate, not to exceed .2979 mill, will generate about $739,783 annually for six years. A mill is calculated as $0.2979 on each $1,000 of taxable…

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Chamber, local media to host candidates’ forum

June 21, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County, along with local news media, will host a candidates’ forum on Thursday, July 11 at Waterfront Park, beginning at 7 p.m. The event will include local and state candidates who are running in the Aug. 6 primary election. The event is being co-hosted by chamber media members Mason County Press, Ludington Daily…

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List of primary election candidates

May 7, 2024

On Aug. 6, Michigan will hold its primary election. During that election, partisan candidates will be selected to be their party’s nominee for the Nov. 5 General Election. Additionally, in some non-partisan races, if there are more than two candidates, the voters will narrow their choices to two finalists for the General Election. Polls are open on election day from…

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Beth Hand announces candidacy for Mason County prosecutor

March 25, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — Mason County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand has announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for Mason County prosecutor. Hand is among three candidates who have announced their intention to run for the Mason County prosecutor position. Lauren Kreinbrink, who is currently the Mason County prosecutor, is not seeking re-election. Hand graduated…

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Prosecutor will not seek additional term

March 19, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Kreinbrink will not serve a second term. Kreinbrink, who was elected in 2019, sent an email to various county court employees, county employees, and private practice attorneys on Jan. 30 announcing that she will not be seeking re-election. MCP obtained the email through the Michigan Freedom of Information Act…

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