Note* Candidate mentions are for information purposes only to provide an opportunity to meet the candidates. No candidates mentioned have been officially endorsed by the Antrim County Democratic Party.

ARE YOU READY FOR THE MIDTERMS?

Voters in Antrim County will go to the polls for primaries on August 4, 2026, and Midterms on November 3, 2026.

Here is the Secretary of State’s list of all state and judicial races:

CLICK TO SEE THE LIST

64 DEM PRECINCT DELEGATES!

Bravo to all the Antrim Dems who signed to be a precinct delegate! There are 64 of us !

Myrna Holland will be sending us more information as we get closer to elections. Welcome to all who came forward!! What a great group.

CALENDAR OF REGULAR EVENTS

Antrim Dems are gathering

WE WANT TO SEE YOU THERE!

PINTS AND POLITICS - A great place to meet others!

It occurs on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, alternating between Shorts Brewery in Bellaire (odd months), and Shorts Pull Barn in Elk Rapids (even months). May is an ‘odd’ month so we will be meeting at Shorts in Bellaire.

COME JOIN IN THE FUN!

WHEN: Tuesday, June 16th

WHERE: Shorts Pull Barn, Elk Rapids

TIME: 4:30 pm

REMINDER - You can always check the Antrim Dems Facebook page for dates and event information.

ANTRIM DEMS WOMEN’S WEEKLY COFFEE

WHEN: Every Wednesday, 10 am

WHERE: Art and Connection, 965 Green Street, Elk Rapids

ANTRIM DEMS COFFEE FOR ALL IN BELLAIRE

WHEN: Every Tuesday, 10 am

WHERE: M-88 Morning Grind, 614 E Cayuga.

ANTRIM DEMS MEN’S COFFEE

WHEN: Every Thursday, 11 am

WHERE: Art and Connection, 965 Green Street, Elk Rapids.

ANTRIM DEMS MONTHLY MEETING BY ZOOM

WHEN: 4th Thursday OF EACH MONTH

THIS MONTH: June 25th, 6:30 PM

A Zoom link will be sent out to all paid members.

Reminder: MEMBERSHIP LASTS 1 YEAR AND THEN YOU NEED TO RE-UP.

BE SURE TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE

www.antrimdems.com

Antrim County Board of Commissioners

We would love to have more people attending Antrim County Board of Commissioners meetings.

Meetings are held the 1^st Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM and the 3^rd Thursday at 6:30 PM. All meetings are held in the Commission Chambers at the County Building in Bellaire.

The NEXT May meeting will be June 2nd at 6:30 pm.

The second Commissioner meeting in June will be: Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6 pm.

Meetings are held in the Board of Commissioners room at the Antrim County Building, 203 E. Cayuga Street, Bellaire.

Meetings are live-streamed on the County’s Facebook page. Open to the public.

Visit the County Commission Website by clicking the button below

Antrim County Commission

JOIN OR RENEW YOUR

2026 MEMBERSHIP

Membership is on a calendar year basis. So, it’s time to renew your membership! Click HERE it’s so easy!

In 2026, we will expand our efforts, especially in social media, to unseat flawed local politicians and increase the vote for Democrats at all levels.

Without your help, none of this can happen!

If you have already renewed your membership, you can make an additional donation HERE

If you prefer, you can mail your check to Antrim Conty Dems to:

ACDP

P.O. Box 331

Elk Rapids, MI 49629

Need to join for the first time?

You can join as :

• Voting in Antrim County

• Joining Antrim Dems but don’t vote in this county

• Want to support Antrim Dems but don’t want to join.

CLICK HERE FOR THESE OPTIONS

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REMEMBERING THE ORIGINS OF MEMORIAL DAY

Story contributed by Heidi Nicol

UPDATE ON COUNTY CLERK VICTORIA BISHOP

Give this 9 minutes of your time!

At the May 21 Antrim County Commissioners Meeting, Antrim County Residents learned that Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop has been accused of serious wrongdoing in her duties as Clerk. Please listen to the following.

Our thanks to the speakers: Ashley Areeda, Allen Wolf and Kevin Wood for speaking out about the need for integrity in Antrim County government. Victoria Bishop must go! And our gratitude to Antrim County resident Lori Wood for preparing this clip. Click the image to view

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

Letters from an American

MAY 29, 2026

It’s an excellent bet that future books and films made about the Trump Era will begin with an image of the White House this week. The world-famous Rose Garden has been replaced with a patio that looks like one at Mar-a-Lago. The East Wing is rubble. And on the sweeping South Lawn, right outside the front door of the White House, construction is underway on a massive Ultimate Fighting Championship arena for cage matches to be held on Trump’s 80th birthday.

Now treating the nation’s capital as his property, Trump appears to be leaning on his past role as a real estate developer as a solution in Iran remains elusive, inflation in the U.S. climbs, and his popularity drops.

In addition to turning back to real estate, Trump seems to be lashing out to reassert his dominance over those who have hurt him.

Last night, Hannah Rabinowitz, Paula Reid, and Kara Scannell of CNN reported that the Department of Justice under President Donald J. Trump has launched a criminal investigation into whether 82-year-old E. Jean Carroll, the journalist who successfully sued Trump for defamation and for sexual assault, committed perjury in her testimony by saying she was not being paid to launch the lawsuit when it turned out later that billionaire Reid Hoffman had paid some of her legal fees and expenses.

Trump also refiled his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journalover its publication of an article describing a card for sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s fiftieth birthday. The card shows a crude sketch of a girl, bearing words that refer to “certain things in common” and saying, “A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday—and may every day be another wonderful secret.”

Read Her Entire Post On Substack

And Finally . . .

Federal judge dismisses criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

FROM NPR, May 22, 20265:13 PM ET

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

Kilmar Abrego Garcia speaks during a rally and prayer vigil for him before he enters a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office on August 25, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

A federal judge in Tennessee on Friday dismissed criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego García, an immigrant who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador.

Abrego Garcia was charged last year with human smuggling after being returned to the U.S. The charges stem from a 2022 traffic stop in Tennessee. He didn’t face charges then, but the Justice Department reopened an investigation into the traffic stop after a federal judge in Maryland ordered the Trump administration to facilitate his return from El Salvador.

In his ruling Friday, U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw said the actions by then-Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche “taints the investigation with a vindictive motive.”

“The reopening of the closed HSI investigation is the source of the vindictiveness,” Crenshaw said, referring to Homeland Security Investigations, which conducts federal criminal probes.

Crenshaw said the government would not have prosecuted Abrego Garcia if not for his successful lawsuit challenging his deportation to El Salvador.

“Blanche’s now unrebutted public statements tying the reopened investigation to Abrego’s successful lawsuit taints the investigation with a vindictive motive,” Crenshaw said. “The evidence before this Court sadly reflects an abuse of prosecuting power.”

In a statement, the Department of Homeland Security called the decision “naked judicial activism.” The agency also said Abrego Garcia’s final order of removal stands, saying “this Salvadorian is not going to remain in our country.”

Abrego Garcia in a statement said, “Justice is a big word and an even bigger promise to fulfill; and I am grateful that today, justice has taken a step forward.”

Antrim County Democratic Party/Michigan

Chairperson: Veronica Welter, Chair@antrimdems.com

Website: antrimdems.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AntrimCountyDemocraticParty/

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About this event

Elk Rapids, we’re coming your way!

Join Mallory on Thursday, May 28th, for some good conversation and even better beer!

Click the image above or the button below to sign up for details!

Meet Mallory in Elk Rapids!

From the Michigan democratic convention April 2026.

The Amtrim County Democratic Party was well represented. Here are Antrim Dems Cindy Garwood, Myrna Holland, and Ann Taurick with Democratic candidate for Attorney General Eli Savit.

Savit will be speaking at the Boyne City Tap Room:

KEEPING UP WITH

ANTRIM COUNTY ELECTIONS

UNOFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS FROM MAY 5

CLICK TO VIEW

MIDTERM ELECTIONS ARE COMING

Voters in Antrim County will go to the polls for primaries on August 4, 2026, and Midterms on November 3, 2026.

Here is the Secretary of State’s list of all state and judicial races:

CLICK TO SEE THE LIST

64 DEM PRECINCT DELEGATES!

Bravo to all the Antrim Dems who signed to be a precinct delegate! There are 64 of us !

Myrna Holland will be sending us more information as we get closer to elections. Welcome to all who came forward!! What a great group.

CALENDAR OF REGULAR EVENTS

Antrim Dems are gathering

WE WANT TO SEE YOU THERE!

PINTS AND POLITICS - A great place to meet others!

It occurs on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, alternating between Shorts Brewery in Bellaire (odd months), and Shorts Pull Barn in Elk Rapids (even months). May is an ‘odd’ month so we will be meeting at Shorts in Bellaire.

COME JOIN IN THE FUN!

WHEN: Tuesday, May 19th

WHERE: Shorts Brewing, Bellaire Pub, 121 N Bridge Street

TIME: 4:30 pm

REMINDER - You can always check the Antrim Dems Facebook page for dates and event information.

ANTRIM DEMS WOMEN’S WEEKLY COFFEE

WHEN: Every Wednesday, 10 am

WHERE: Art and Connection, 965 Green Street, Elk Rapids

ANTRIM DEMS COFFEE FOR ALL IN BELLAIRE

WHEN: Every Tuesday, 10 am

WHERE: M-88 Morning Grind, 614 E Cayuga.

ANTRIM DEMS MEN’S COFFEE

WHEN: Every Thursday, 11 am

WHERE: Art and Connection, 965 Green Street, Elk Rapids.

ANTRIM DEMS MONTHLY MEETING BY ZOOM

WHEN: 3^RD Thursday OF EACH MONTH

THIS MONTH: May 21st, 6:30 PM

A Zoom link will be sent out to all paid members.

Reminder: MEMBERSHIP LASTS 1 YEAR AND THEN YOU NEED TO RE-UP.

BE SURE TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE ———> www.antrimdems.com

Antrim County Board of Commissioners

We would love to have more people attending Antrim County Board of Commissioners meetings.

Meetings are held the 1^st Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM and the 3^rd Thursday at 6:30 PM. All meetings are held in the Commission Chambers at the County Building in Bellaire.

The NEXT May meeting will be Thursday May 21st at 6:30 pm.

Meetings are held in the Board of Commissioners room at the Antrim County Building, 203 E. Cayuga Street, Bellaire.

Meetings are live-streamed on the County’s Facebook page. Open to the public.

Visit the County Commission Website by clicking the button below

Antrim County Commission

The Antrim Dems Ad Team has been hard at work!

Here is the May ad for our local papers ——

JOIN OR RENEW YOUR

2026 MEMBERSHIP

Membership is on a calendar year basis. So, it’s time to renew your membership! Click HERE it’s so easy!

We also need your donation. In 2025, we spent $9,495 on advertising in the 3 papers. Our advertising focused on how Republican policies are hurting Antrim County citizens, on how Jack Bergman is complicit in the shenanigans in Washington, and how Democrats have a path forward that focuses on bread and butter issues for the average person.

In 2026, we will expand our efforts, especially in social media, to unseat flawed local politicians and increase the vote for Democrats at all levels.

Without your help, none of this can happen!

If you have already renewed your membership, you can make an additional donation HERE

If you prefer, you can mail your check to Antrim Conty Dems to:

ACDP

P.O. Box 331

Elk Rapids, MI 49629

Need to join for the first time?

You can join as :

• Voting in Antrim County

• Joining Antrim Dems but don’t vote in this county

• Want to support Antrim Dems but don’t want to join.

CLICK HERE FOR THESE OPTIONS

TIDBIT

Access to good medical care and ways to afford medical care continue as big challenges to Americans.

This statistic —-how many bankruptcies a year in the US are caused by medical debt—emphasizes why the US needs health care for all.

— Open Letters —

from Anne Applebaum

Kleptocracy Inc

For just over a year now, starting last April, I’ve published regular editions of my Kleptocracy Tracker. Most weeks, this list contains examples of the president’s conflicts of interest (at least those that have been uncovered by the media) as well as those of his cabinet and associates. I have also listed policy changes that weaken enforcement of existing laws on corruption (an example here). I have had a particular focus on potential violations of the emoluments clauses of the US constitution, which explicitly prevent the president and other federal officials from accepting gifts from national and foreign leaders: “any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.”

You can see the content of the Tracker on this SNF Agora Institute chart. Or you can find all of the editions in my past Substacks. But from time to time I will also take stock of the broader impact. For although the US is not a full-blown kleptocracy - a state whose primary purpose is to enrich its rulers - we are heading in that direction.

Of course, there have been conflicts of interest in Washington before. But eighteen months after Trump’s second election, it’s clear that we are now living in a completely different world. The amount of money involved is in the billions of dollars. The impact on US foreign policy, and on domestic regulatory decisions, is far-reaching and perhaps irreversible. Also, some of the patterns are new. Here are a few:

The presidential family. No previous presidential family has actively done business with foreign leaders who have significant stakes in US foreign policy. In the past, relatives of the president have indeed traded on their proximity to the president. But now, the president’s son-in-law is both a business partner of the Saudi government and one of the two main Middle East negotiators. The president’s sons also deal directly with companies whose owners have deep security and military relationships with the US government, and a clear interest in influencing American decisions. There are domestic examples too: after Donald Trump Jr.’s venture capital firm invested in an American rare earth mining company—then valued at $200 million—the Trump administration took a $50 million stake in the firm, helping raise its valuation to $2 billion.

READ MORE

Antrim County Democratic Party/Michigan

Chairperson: Veronica Welter, Chair@antrimdems.com

Website: antrimdems.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AntrimCountyDemocraticParty/

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The presence of Victoria Bishop continues to be a stain on the reputation of Antrim County. We still do not know what action the State Bureau of Elections will take. The State can remove herelection-related duties and can prosecute her for her illegal acts. A judge recently threw out felony charges against another clerk for misconduct in office. That case may make the Attorney General’s office reluctant to prosecute. We hope not.

We encourage you to take the following actions:

-Attend the next County Commission meeting on Thursday, May 21st at 6:30 pm. Speak up during the public comment period. Demand action.

- Send a letter to the Commissioners demanding an investigation. The commission can petition the governor to remove her.

Below is an example of a letter that was sent:

To the Antrim County Board of Commissioners:

As a taxpayer for over 40 years in Antrim County with a home in Bellaire, I am demanding that the Board of Commissioners petition the Circuit Court for the removal of Victoria Bishop as County Clerk.

Victoria Bishop has violated her oath of office and has demonstrated a pattern of disrespect for the law and the citizens of our County. She is disenfranchising voters, doing irreparable harm to our County’s reputation, voter’s faith in our elections and the functioning of our County.

-She illegally failed to respond to a demand by the Bureau of Elections by an April 23, 2026 deadline.

-She improperly mailed out 1800 postcards to voters threatening their removal from the Qualified Voter Rolls.

-She usurped the powers of township clerks.

-She intentionally provided false information to township clerks.

-She issued a public statement which made it clear that she intentionally failed to follow State law.

-She has improperly spent taxpayer money on the above activities.

-She has made it clear that she intends to spend taxpayer money to fight the Bureau of Elections through countless legal proceedings at the State and Federal levels which could cost Antrim County taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars.

-She gave her husband improper access to a County computer and County records.

-Since taking office, she was found in contempt of court by a Federal judge.

-She improperly accepted $10,000 in cash campaign contributions in 2024 which voters did not know until after she was elected.

-She filed a false campaign finance report while seeking election to the Clerk position which voters were unaware of when she was elected.

Any one of these actions would be grounds to remove her but in combination provides a pattern of misconduct in which this Board should not be complicit. Vote to remove her now.

- Allen Wolf

*For information purposes only - not an endorsement for office.

KEEPING UP WITH

ANTRIM COUNTY ELECTIONS

PRECINCT DELEGATES

Thanks to the 10 Antrim Dems who stepped up to be precinct delegates!

Precinct delegates are allotted based on prior voting. Antrim Dems are allotted 64 delegates. In comparison, the Antrim Republicans are allotted 101 delegates and 8 delegates have stepped up to run.

We say HOORAY for the 10 and thank you for stepping up!

HERE THEY ARE

MAY 5 ELECTION

Did you know that many of the villages and townships have millage proposals before voters on May 5? Click to check out what is on the May 5 ballot here:

SAMPLE BALLOT

HERE ARE THE TOWNSHIPS WITH MAY 5 ELECTIONS

TOWNSHIP LIST

HERE IS A LIST OF BALLOT PROPOSALS BY TOWNSHIP

Find the ballot for your township and “Know before you go” to the polls to vote!

BALLOT PROPOSALS

MIDTERM ELECTIONS ARE COMING

Voters in Antrim County will go to the polls for primaries on August 4, 2026, and Midterms on November 3, 2026.

Here is the Secretary of State’s list of all state and judicial races:

CLICK TO SEE THE LIST

Let’s Unseat Jack Bergman!

In March and April: Great Opportunities to Meet Candidates Running for the 1^st Congressional District/US Congress.

There are several people running to defeat Bergman. Get to know them and their viewpoints.

Primary elections will be held Tuesday, August 4th.

The candidates visited Antrim County in the last few weeks and Antrim County residents showed up to hear them! Both events were well attended.

On March 23, “Good Trouble-ers” held a meet and greet for Callie Barr in Elk Rapids.

Callie addressed a packed Elk Rapids Town Hall introducing herself and describing her goals. Here is her youtube video:

Then…

On April 2, Antrim Action sponsored a nonpartisan congressional candidate forum in Bellaire. Traverse City had the same forum and taped it. Participants are: KYLE BLOOMQUIST (D), ZEBULON FEATHERLEY ((), JUSTIN MICHAL (R ) , AND WAYNE STILES (D). You can listen to the forum here. The video/audio has a long ‘entry’ and you may need to fast forward:

PRECINCT DELEGATES NEEDED

Becoming a candidate is a big commitment. But becoming a Precinct Delegate is a very small commitment. It means you are willing to commit a total of 10 hours between now and Election Day to helping get Dems elected. It might be sending text messages, making phone calls, writing postcards or knocking doors. You decide what you are going to do and when to do it. Do it with a friend or family member or perhaps your dog. Just do it.

Call Myrna Holland to find out more. 231-631-0125.

Here is the form that needs to be completed, notarized and filed with the County Clerk. Do not sign until the notary can witness your signature. Forms can be notarized at the Clerk’s office:

CLICK TO ACCESS THE FORM

It is highly recommended that you review your Affidavit with Myrna for completeness.

PRECINCT DELEGATES MUST SIGN UP BY MAY 5. THERE IS STILL TIME!

Getting elected is easy. As long as you vote for yourself, you will be elected (since it is unlikely anyone will be running against you.)

Here is a list of current Dems who have signed up so far to be Precinct Delegates:

CURRENT LIST OF DELEGATES

We are allotted 64 delegates in Antrim County. There are a set number in each precinct.

As a delegate, you will not be voted out. You will not be treated poorly in the community. You do not have to sign your life away. It takes just a bit of time between August and November.

If you count up time at coffees, at Pints & Politics, you will be spending fewer hours making postcards and calls than you do at the Coffees and Pints and Politics. Please consider being a Delegate!

• DEMOCRACY is NOT a spectator sport and we should all be doing something

• As David Orr said, “Hope is a verb with its shirt sleeves rolled up.” Action reduces anxiety.

• THIS PARTICULAR ELECTION, THIS TIME ---2026--requires action from us all.

• IF YOU EVER WANTED TO GET INVOLVED, NOW IS YOUR CHANCE!

CALENDAR OF REGULAR EVENTS

Antrim Dems are gathering

JOIN US!

PINTS AND POLITICS - A great place to meet others!

It occurs on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, alternating between Shorts Brewery in Bellaire (odd months), and Shorts Pull Barn in Elk Rapids (even months). May is an ‘odd’ month so we will be meeting at Shorts in Bellaire.

COME JOIN IN THE FUN!

WHEN: Tuesday, May 19th

WHERE: Shorts Brewing, Bellaire Pub, 121 N Bridge Street

TIME: 4:30 pm

REMINDER - You can always check the Antrim Dems Facebook page for dates and event information.

ANTRIM DEMS WOMEN’S WEEKLY COFFEE

WHEN: Every Wednesday, 10 am

WHERE: Art and Connection, 965 Green Street, Elk Rapids

ANTRIM DEMS COFFEE FOR ALL IN BELLAIRE

WHEN: Every Tuesday, 10 am

WHERE: M-88 Morning Grind, 614 E Cayuga.

ANTRIM DEMS MEN’S COFFEE

WHEN: Every Thursday, 11 am

WHERE: Art and Connection, 965 Green Street, Elk Rapids.

ANTRIM DEMS MONTHLY MEETING BY ZOOM

WHEN: 3^RD Thursday OF EACH MONTH

THIS MONTH: May 21st, 6:30 PM

A Zoom link will be sent out to all paid members.

REMINDER - Membership lasts one year and then you need to re-up.

ANTRIM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

We would love to have more people attending Antrim County Board of Commissioners meetings.

Meetings are held the 1^st Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM and the 3^rd Thursday at 6:30 PM. All meetings are held in the Commission Chambers at the County Building in Bellaire.

The next meeting is Thursday May 7th at 10:00 am.

The second May meeting will be Thursday May 21st at 6:30 pm.

Meetings are held in the Board of Commissioners room at the Antrim County Building, 203 E. Cayuga Street, Bellaire.

Meetings are live-streamed on the County’s Facebook page. Open to the public.

Visit the County Commission Website by clicking the button below

Antrim County Commission

The Antrim Dems Ad Team has been hard at work!

Here is the May ad for our local papers ——

JOIN OR RENEW YOUR

2026 MEMBERSHIP

Membership is on a calendar year basis. So, it’s time to renew your membership! Click HERE it’s so easy!

We also need your donation. In 2025, we spent $9,495 on advertising in the 3 papers. Our advertising focused on how Republican policies are hurting Antrim County citizens, on how Jack Bergman is complicit in the shenanigans in Washington, and how Democrats have a path forward that focuses on bread and butter issues for the average person.

In 2026, we will expand our efforts, especially in social media, to unseat flawed local politicians and increase the vote for Democrats at all levels.

Without your help, none of this can happen!

If you have already renewed your membership, you can make an additional donation HERE

If you prefer, you can mail your check to Antrim Conty Dems to:

ACDP

P.O. Box 331

Elk Rapids, MI 49629

Need to join for the first time?

You can join as :

• Voting in Antrim County

• Joining Antrim Dems but don’t vote in this county

• Want to support Antrim Dems but don’t want to join.

CLICK HERE FOR THESE OPTIONS

VICTORIA BISHOP UPDATE

County Clerk – Victoria Bishop

The Antrim County Board of Commissioners must act immediately to remove Victoria Bishop. CONTACT ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NOW! (Contact information is below.)

Bishop was ordered to respond to Bureau of Elections allegations that she violated Michigan Election laws by April 23. SHE FAILED TO DO THAT.

Instead she issued a public notice at TAXPAYER EXPENSE which attempts to justify her illegal actions.

Link to Public Notice

To read the original letter from Board of Elections:

Link to Original BOE Letter

She has a warped idea that her election created a mandate to violate State law. It doesn’t.

Bishop is wasting Antrim County taxpayer money and unless we act quickly, that could potentially be hundreds of thousands of dollars. Paying for printing and mailing hundreds of illegal postcards is just a start.

Being that she is Antrim’s elected representative, the County is obligated to represent her in court. Her position based on the public statement she issued is that she can ignore State law because she is following Federal statutes. This would naturally play out in administrative hearings, state filings, state trials and if she gets her way, cases being heard and adjudicated all the way up to the Supreme Court — all at the expense of Antrim County voters being represented by the Antrim County prosecutor who would employ an army of high priced lawyers.

Is that what we want? Hell no. She must go.

Tell Commissioners that she has failed to carry out her oath of office, is acting illegally, and is wasting taxpayer money.

Contact all members of the Antrim County Commission and demand they file a complaint with the Circuit Court to have her removed. Be sure to indicate that you are a resident (ideally, list your address).

You can send an email to all of them at once. Just copy these emails into the ‘TO’ field of your email.

hefferanw1@antrimcountymi.gov, rubinghj@antrimcountymi.gov , vanalstinet@antrimcountymi.gov, helwigj@antrimcountymi.gov, scolar@antrimcountymi.gov,

Cc: bishopv@antrimcountymi.gov, chair@antrimdems.com.

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BELOW IS A SAMPLE LETTER YOU CAN DOWNLOAD AND USE:

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21.3KB ∙ PDF file

Download

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It has been confirmed that Victoria Bishop, as County Clerk, sent many letters to voters that stated:

“You have been taken off the voter registration list”. The exact number of letters is not confirmed but may be in the hundreds.

If you received one of these letters, you will first need to check with your Township Clerk and determine if you are still on the voter roll. If you are not, then you must take your Victoria Bishop letter with you and go to the Antrim County Clerk’s office and re-register to vote. This should be done as soon as possible.

You must bring the letter you received with you and go to the Antrim County Clerk’s office in the Antrim County Building, The Antrim County Building Department is located at:

205 East Cayuga Street, Bellaire, Michigan 49615.

From the last NO KINGS RALLY in Cincinnati, Historian Timothy Snyder speaks about the very real threats to American Democracy; AND WHY WE MUST HAVE “NO KINGS”

Click the image for the video link

AND FINALLY . . .

KING CHARLES AND QUEEN CAMILLA CAME TO WASHINGTON DC. AT A STATE DINNER ON APRIL 28, CHARLES GAVE THESE REMARKS:

Reported by CNN

United States:

King Charles III gave US President Donald Trump a taste of his own medicine at a White House state dinner on Tuesday when he joked that without the British, Americans would be speaking French.

As the heads of state traded jokes during their dinner toasts, Charles referenced previous comments by Trump aimed at European allies he accuses of freeloading on defense since World War II.

“You recently commented, Mr President, that if it were not for the United States, European countries would be speaking German. Dare I say that, if it wasn’t for us, you’d be speaking French,” Charles quipped.

The king was talking about places with British and French origins in North America, where the rival colonial powers battled for control of the continent before US independence 250 years ago.

At the Davos summit in January, Trump said that without US help in World War II, “you’d be speaking German and a little Japanese.”

But the king’s lighthearted remark reflected the warm tone as he and Trump bonded over the “special relationship” between London and Washington, despite tensions over the war

He made further jokes at Trump’s expense, saying he could not help noticing the “readjustments” to the White House East Wing, which the former real estate tycoon has demolished to build a giant $400 million ballroom.

“I am sorry to say that we British, of course, made our own attempt at real estate redevelopment of the White House in 1814,” he said, when British soldiers torched the building.

Charles also quipped that the dinner was “a very considerable improvement on the Boston Tea Party,” when colonists dumped shiploads of taxed British tea into the sea in 1773.

Trump -- an avid fan of the British royals whose mother hailed from Scotland -- saved most of his humor for domestic targets.

“I want to congratulate Charles on having made a fantastic speech today at Congress,” Trump said. “He got the Democrats to stand -- I’ve never been able to do that.”

The king meanwhile came bearing a gift, part of a British charm offensive aimed at Trump after he lambasted Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his refusal to help against Iran.

Charles presented the president with the bell from the British submarine HMS Trump, which was launched in 1944 during World War II.

“May it stand as a testimony to our nations’ shared history and shining future. And should you ever need to get hold of us, well, just give us a ring,” the king said to applause.

CNN

Antrim County Democratic Party/Michigan

Chairperson: Veronica Welter, Chair@antrimdems.com

Website: antrimdems.substack.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AntrimCountyDemocraticParty/

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It’s Earth Day 2026, and we have something remarkable to share with you.

This morning, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Enbridge Energy v. Nessel, and Michigan won. Unanimously.

The Court ruled 9-0 that Enbridge’s attempt to drag the Michigan Attorney General’s Line 5 lawsuit into federal court was untimely and legally improper. The case must return to Michigan state court, where it belongs.

Let that sink in for a moment. Nine justices. Zero dissents.

Here’s what happened: When the Michigan Attorney General filed suit in 2019 to void the 1953 easement allowing Line 5 to cross the Straits of Mackinac, Enbridge had 30 days to remove the case to federal court. They didn’t do it. Instead, they spent years gaming the system, litigating in state court, watching and waiting, and finally attempting removal 887 days after the deadline. Nearly two and a half years late.

Today, the Supreme Court said: No. You don’t get to do that.

OWDM Advocates Julie and Bill at the US Supreme Court

Our campaign coordinator Sean McBrearty put it plainly:

“This is a clear and pivotal win generated by the movement to shut down Line 5, and the tenacious defense of our Great Lakes exhibited by Attorney General Nessel. Enbridge failed to honor the 30-day deadline to remove this case from state to federal court, and we applaud this ruling that upholds the fact that huge multinational oil companies are not above the law.”

This ruling means Michigan’s courts, accountable to Michigan’s people, will decide the fate of a 72-year-old pipeline crossing the most vulnerable stretch of the Great Lakes. That is exactly what this fight has always been about: the right of Michigan to protect its own waters.

This didn’t happen by accident.

It happened because you showed up. At rallies in the rain. At legislative hearings. Online, in letters, in conversations with neighbors who didn’t know what Line 5 was until you told them. It happened because this coalition refused to let this issue get buried in legal maneuvering.

You did this.

And the work isn’t finished. As Sean said: “Now, this case will head back to state court, where it belongs. Thanks to Michigan’s attorney general, we are closer than ever to taking down a foreign fossil fuel giant that is putting 84 percent of North America’s available, fresh surface water at risk each day that Line 5 continues operating past its expiration date.”

Enbridge has deep pockets and every intention of continuing this battle. We need to be ready.

Can you make a gift today to keep Oil & Water Don’t Mix in this fight?

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Tribal nations, environmental and health advocates, business, and others from across the political divide have been demanding the same thing for years: shut down Line 5. On this Earth Day, we are closer than ever.

Let’s finish this together.

With gratitude and determination,

Julie Geisinger
Organizing Coordinator

Oil & Water Don’t Mix

P.S. Today’s ruling was written by Justice Sotomayor and joined by every member of the Court. When the law is clear and the cause is just, it shows. Thank you for being part of this.

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PERMANENT ABSENTEE VOTING: The best way for most people to vote is by getting on the Permanent Absentee Voter Registry. You will receive your ballot automatically in the mail 45 days before each election. You then have the choice to either: Vote by mail postage-free; Put your ballot in a Dropbox; Vote in person during 9 days of early voting (Saturday through the Sunday before Election Day); or In-person on Election Day.

​By getting your ballot early, you have time to research all of the candidates and issues before voting.

​Apply at: Michigan.gov/vote. Be sure to check box for “Permanent.” You can also use this form to request one-time absentee voting if you will not be able to get to the polls just this year.

EARLY VOTING: Voters in Michigan can vote in-person for nine days prior to Election Day. Check with your Township Clerk or the Antrim County Clerk to confirm location as it may be different than Election Day. Hours may vary. Voting begins two Saturdays before Election Day and ends the Sunday before Election Day. No voting is conducted the Monday before Election Day except by Absentee Ballot at the Antrim County Clerk’s Office (231-533-6353) . ​

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Township Clerk offices must be open for at least 8 hours the weekend before the Election to allow for registration and absentee voting.​

For 2026 dates and times, click here.

Where can I register to vote?

You can register at one of the following locations:

• Online at Michigan.gov/VoterRegistration;

• At a Secretary of State branch office;

• At your city or township clerk’s office or your county clerk’s office;

• At any state agency that provides public assistance or services to people with disabilities;

• Through a voter registration drive; or,

• By mailing in a completed voter registration applicationpostmarked at least 15 days before the election.

Within 14 days before the election, all applications must be submitted to your local city or township clerk’s office in person.

2026 will be a critical election year.

Here is some useful information.

Every single state House and state Senate seat is up for election in 2026. And an open governor’s race and an open U.S. Senate seat, plus the entire Michigan Congressional delegation. Then there is the open Attorney General and Secretary of State races. We will also decide whether to convene a convention to rewrite the state constitution.

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We need candidates for the State House and for some local positions.

Contact us to learn more about how we can support you in a bid for office.

DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION

Attend the State Convention on April 19, 2026 in Detroit. It is here that the Party selects its candidates for Attorney General, Secretary of State, State and University Boards of Education. Anyone who is a member of the Michigan Democratic Party at least 30 days before can vote. Join here

DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY

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• Absentee Ballots were mailed out around March 26, 2026.

• Last day to register by mail or online is April 20, 2026.

• Nine days of in-person early voting is from April 25 until May 3, 2026. (Note: You can bring in your absentee ballot and vote it in-person during early voting or on Election Day.)

• No voting on May 4

• Last day to vote is Tuesday, May 5.

• Notes: During the Primary, you can only cast votes for candidates in one Party. You can register in person at the Antrim County Clerk’s office any day including Election Day. Bring ID. If you do not have ID, you will be required to complete an Affidavit swearing to the validity of your right to vote.

GENERAL ELECTION​

• Absentee Ballots will be mailed out around Sept 19, 2026.

• Last day to register by mail or online is October 19, 2026.

• Nine days of in-person early voting is from October 24 until Nov. 1, 2026.

• No voting on Nov. 2.

• Last day to vote is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polling hours are 7 am to 8 pm.

• ​Notes: You can bring in your absentee ballot and vote it in-person during early voting or on Election Day. You can register in person at the Antrim County Clerk’s office any day including Election Day. Bring ID and proof of residence such as a utility bill to register if registering within 2 weeks of the election. Bring ID to vote. If you do not have ID, you will be required to complete an Affidavit swearing to the validity of your identity.

Positions on the Ballot in 2026

US Senate

• Abdul El-Sayed, 2018 gubernatorial candidate

• State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, who was elected to the Michigan Senate in 2018

• U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, who was elected to the U.S. House in 2018

US House - First District

• Callie Barr

• Kyle Blomquist

• Wayne Stiles

Governor

• Jocelyn Benson

• Garlin Gilchrist II

• Kevin Hogan

• Marni Sawicki

• Chris Swanson​

Secretary of State

Barbara Byrum

Aghogho Edevbie

Adam Hollier

Attorney General

• Karen McDonald

• Eli Savit

• Mark Totten

State House (104th and 105th Districts)

State Senate (37th District)

Various Judges, School Boards, Township Boards

Various Ballot initiatives

LET’S KEEP IN TOUCH

Please remember to contact your United States Senators and thank them for their tireless and brave service! And call your United States Representative Jack Bergman and remind him that we are his constituents and he is being mute in a time of serious crisis.

Click on their name for contact information.

Sen. Elissa Slotkin Sen. Gary Peters Rep. Jack Bergman

Previously, we reported on many of the improper and illegal things Victoria Bishop did prior to being elected Antrim County Clerk. In obtaining the position, she accepted $10,000 in illegal contributions and she filed a false campaign finance report. Since her election, she was found to be in contempt of court by a Federal judge and fined. But now, she has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that she is incapable of being our County Clerk.

The letter can be found here: https://embed.documentcloud.org/documents/28045819-20260414-boe-letter-antrim-county-clerk/?embed=1

On April 14, 2026, the Michigan Bureau of Elections contacted Bishop to inform her that she appears to have violated State election laws through multiple illegal actions. Bishop has been given until April 23, 2026 to provide information in response to the complaints. She potentially can be found to have committed violations that will result in being charged with misdemeanors or being stripped of her election responsibilities. Hopefully she will take the Secretary of State’s letter more seriously that she did the subpoenas from Federal Court.

The letter states, “Specifically, you have reportedly (1) issued confirmation and cancellation notices to residents (2) entered improper status updates in the “Qualified Voter File (QVF), and (3) transmitted lists to local clerks containing numerous irregularities.”
Under Michigan law, the Antrim County Clerk cannot update voter registration records. That is a duty of the Township Clerks. A Township Clerk can’t send out a confirmation or cancellation notice just because the voter hasn’t voted in the last two elections. There must be additional reasons to believe that voter is no longer eligible. However, it appears that Bishop did just that. A confirmation notice is supposed to be sent when a Township Clerk gets reliable information that the voter has moved somewhere else within the Township. A cancellation notice is sent by a Township Clerk when the Clerk has received reliable information that the voter has moved to a different jurisdiction outside the Township. Those rules were not followed. A variety of other improper actions were either recorded or failed to be recorded in the Qualified Voter File.

Bottom line—Bishop improperly removed voters from the Qualified Voter File which would have made it difficult or impossible for them to vote in the next election. This is a basic violation of her oath of office.

We should not be surprised. Several months ago, the Antrim Dems became aware that improprieties may be occurring and reported it to the Voter Protection activity of the Michigan Democratic Party for investigation. Bishop has a history of illegal activity and disregarding subpoenas, judges and tax filing requirements. Bishop may be under investigation by the Michigan Department of Taxation for tax evasion. She ran on a platform that includes requiring identification to vote (law allows voters to sign an affidavit if id is not available), no tabulators (all elections in Michigan use tabulators), and annual updates to the QVF (that’s not how it works).

We don’t really care whether she is incompetent or simply doesn’t care what the law requires. The Antrim County Democratic Party is calling on Victoria Bishop to resign now. Enough is enough.

More information can be found at: https://www.votebeat.org/michigan/

You are encouraged to repost this post and/or forward to Antrim County voters.

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By Hayley Harding, Votebeat | April 14, 2026, 8:56pm EDTThis article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access.

The Michigan Bureau of Elections is demanding answers from a controve

rsial county clerk who reportedly canceled or changed voters’ registrations when she wasn’t supposed to.

The bureau sent a letter to Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop on Tuesday saying it had received information suggesting she had made voter registration changes “that fall outside the scope of your statutory authority and fail to comply with the law.”

Bishop, a Republican, was first elected in 2024 on a platform of cleaning up Antrim County’s voter roll. She is associated with the wing of the Republican Party that claims the 2020 election was stolen from President Donald Trump.

Michigan says Antrim County clerk canceled voter registrations

The bureau learned that Bishop, who took office in 2025, apparently sent confirmation and cancellation notices — essentially, notices sent by election officials when they believe a voter has moved — to an unknown number of voters who didn’t vote in the last two major elections. However, the bureau noted in the letter, “Michigan law is explicit that a clerk may not cancel, or cause the cancellation of, a voter’s registration solely because a voter has missed one or two elections.”

The bureau also said it has information suggesting Bishop did not independently verify the information she acted on to send the notices, as required by the state’s election officials’ manual.

The letter says Bishop also allegedly changed voters’ statuses in the state voter file, known as the Qualified Voter File or QVF, to “Cancel” or “Reject” “without any agreement or delegation of authority allowing you to do so from the affected local jurisdiction.”

County clerks aren’t allowed to unilaterally update the QVF or send such notices to voters, even for proper reasons. Michigan law puts local clerks — at the city and township level — in charge of maintaining voter records for their jurisdictions.

The letter, signed by Bureau of Elections Director Jonathan Brater, asks Bishop to provide a detailed explanation of what she did and why, as well as a justification for her actions. It goes on to request lists of the voters to whom she sent notices and whose status she changed in the QVF.

Angela Benander, a spokesperson for the Michigan Department of State, said that the bureau began looking into Bishop’s actions after receiving “reports about concerning activity” from voters and local clerks alike. From there, state officials looked at the QVF and found enough irregularities to prompt the requests to Bishop.

“The BOE is able to see the activity of clerks in the QVF,” Benander said.

Bishop did not immediately respond to requests for comment Tuesday evening.

Antrim County is a hotbed of election conspiracy theories

Controversy has swirled around Antrim County elections even before Bishop took office. The northern Michigan county was at the center of election conspiracy theories following the 2020 election, when the county’s unofficial results initially showed Joe Biden winning the heavily Republican county by a few thousand votes. The error, which occurred after ballot tabulators weren’t correctly updated, was quickly corrected, but Trump and others seized on the mistake as evidence that voting machines were rigged against him.

In the 2024 election, Bishop defeated the county clerk who had overseen the error by pledging to “restore election integrity in Antrim County.” During that campaign, Bishop said she believed “we still have dead people and people who no longer live in Antrim County” on the voter roll and promised to work with local clerks to remove them before the 2026 election.

Bishop is married to Randy Bishop, a conservative talk radio host best known as “Trucker Randy” who has claimed to have evidence that the 2020 election was stolen.

Antrim County will hold a few small elections in May, but township clerks will do the vast majority of the work to oversee those.

But if Bishop is unable to provide the requested information to the state, it could be the first step in ultimately stripping her of her election-related duties. The state has done it before — Stan Grot, the Shelby Township clerk, only recently had his own authority reinstated after being accused of election-related felonies. Other local clerks were removed just before the 2024 election for telling state officials they planned to hand-count ballots.

It is also possible Bishop could face criminal charges. The letter notes that failure to “obey a lawful instruction given by the Secretary may result in a criminal misdemeanor.”

It wouldn’t be Bishop’s first brush with the law; last year, the Michigan Department of State reprimanded Bishop for filing incorrect campaign finance disclosures, and a judge found her in contempt of court.

Hayley Harding is a reporter for Votebeat based in Michigan. Contact Hayley at hharding@votebeat.org.

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URGENT CALL FOR CANDIDATES

Run for Office – “If it is to Be, It is Up to Me!” --- FILE NOW!

No one needs to tell you that our democracy is on the line. At the local level, this can look like electing law-breakers to office, efforts to defund the health department, diverting public school funds to religious schools, eliminating of separation of church and state, eliminating of environmental and zoning regulations or the disregarding facts in decision-making.

You can stand on the sidelines hoping that someone else will do something or you can make a difference. Run for local office!

Democrats who run for local office will receive a campaign contribution from the Antrim County Democratic Party (certain requirements apply, amount to be determined). We will help you run for office. You will have a team behind you all the way.

The deadline to file for office is April 21, 2026 - just a few days away.

Here are the local offices that we are seeking candidates for:

• State Rep for the 105^th District

ECHO TOWNSHIP

Treasurer Partial Term 12/31/2028

Trustee Partial Term 12/31/2028

HELENA TOWNSHIP

Clerk Partial Term 12/31/2028

JORDAN TOWNSHIP

Clerk Partial Term 12/31/2028

Treasurer Partial Term 12/31/2028

VILLAGE OF BELLAIRE

President 2 Year Term

Trustee 4 Year Term

Trustee 4 Year Term

Trustee 4 Year Term

VILLAGE OF CENTRAL LAKE

President 2 Year Term

Trustee Partial Term 12/31/2028

Trustee 4 Year Term

Trustee 4 Year Term

Trustee 4 Year Term

VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS

President 2 Year Term

Trustee 4 Year Term

Trustee 4 Year Term

Trustee 4 Year Term

VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH

President 2 Year Term

Treasurer 2 Year Term

Clerk 2 Year Term

Trustee Partial Term Expires 2028

Trustee 4 Year Term

Trustee 4 Year Term

Trustee 4 Year Term

VILLAGE OF MANCELONA

President 2 Year Term

Trustee 4 Year Term

Trustee 4 Year Term

Trustee 4 Year Term

Need more information?

Meet Mitch Distin - a Democratic candidate who is running for office in Antrim County.

Mitch lives in north Antrim County and has registered to run for Michigan State House Rep for the 104th District. He’s new to politics, and has worked hard on a number of recent local issues. He has given us permission to share his introductory statement:

“We’re excited to announce that Mitchell Ryan Distin, PhD, has decided to run as a Democratic candidate for the 104^th State Representative District! Dr. Distin is an evolutionary biologist and philosopher by training, receiving his PhD from the Universidad de Valencia in Spain with an International Mention from the University of Cambridge. He is the intellectual heir to Elinor Ostrom’s Nobel-winning research and mentored under the tutelage of top scientist David Sloan Wilson at the nonprofit Prosocial World, before moving back home to Michigan and starting his own environmental nonprofit The New People Foundation.

His conservation efforts were instrumental in stopping the Banks Township Gravel Mine, which saved the Elk River Chain of Lakes, and he’s been leading statewide efforts against Big Tech and data centers. He currently writes for the Northern Express and is the author of several books (mostly academic), including his first trade book “Common Enemy: The Falsity of the Left-Right Divide in America”, which he intends to distribute (for free) to voters in the 104^th district. His politics attempt to bridge the political divide between the left and the right, redefine political identity boundaries toward the 99% vs. the 1%, and reinvesting in local communities rather than higher-level institutions of governance.

Dr. Distin will also host a fun Adult Spelling Bee, accompanied by a small lecture, at Short’s Pull barn in Elk Rapids, Thursday April 23^rd from 6-8pm. Facebook link can be found here.

Contact your township clerk, Antrim County Clerk’s office or one of the incumbents. Or reach out to Mitch Treadwell. Mitch is a Democrat on the Traverse City Council. Contact him by phone at 231-922-4915. Leave a message and he will call you back.

The Antrim County Democratic Party exists for the purpose of winning elections. We can’t win if we don’t have candidates. Not a single Democrat has filed for any local office so far (with the exception of the 104th House District) and the deadline is April 21. As of this writing, no one has filed for most of these offices yet. So, head on in to the Township or County Clerk’s office and file for one of these offices today (during business hours of course).

Most of these positions are well-compensated for the amount of work required. File before the April 21 deadline.

Click the button for the affidavit to file:

Filing Affidavit

CAN’T RUN FOR PUBLIC OFFICE? You can still help…

We understand. It is not for everyone. So, here are a few alternatives:

1. Contribute to our campaign to raise $5,000 for the fund that we use to support candidates and run ads. We are aiming for 50 donors to each give at least $100 to fund our pledge to support Antrim candidates:

   DONATE VIA ACTBLUE

2. Become a Precinct Delegate. As a Precinct Delegate, you are committing to 10 hours of effort (whenever convenient for you) to reach out to Democratic neighbors to give them information about the election, particularly local candidates whom we support. We give you the training and the contact information for people we believe are likely to support Democrats within your neighbor. The link to the Affidavit of Identity in order to appear on the August 4 Primary ballot as a Democratic Precinct Delegate candidate is below.

   No one will be running against you, so as long as you vote for yourself, you will be elected! The form must be notarized and submitted to the County Clerk before May 5, 4 pm. For help in completing the form or for questions, contact Myrna Holland at 231-631-0125.

   CLICK FOR THE AFFIDAVIT FORM

3. Volunteer. You can write postcards, make phone calls, send texts, attend rallies. There is something for everyone. Contact Veronica Welter for more details Vlonsway@hotmail.com or 989-213-5193.

Most of these positions are well-compensated for the amount of work required.

File before the April 21 deadline.

CALENDAR OF REGULAR EVENTS

Antrim Dems are gathering

JOIN US!

PINTS AND POLITICS - A great place to meet others!

It occurs on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, alternating between Shorts Brewery in Bellaire (odd months), and Shorts Pull Barn in Elk Rapids (even months).

COME JOIN US IN APRIL!

WHEN: Tuesday, April 21

WHERE: Shorts Pull Barn in Elk Rapids

TIME: 4:00 pm for happy hour prices! Pints & Politics at 4:30…

REMINDER - You can always check the Antrim Dems Facebook page for dates and event information.

ANTRIM DEMS WOMEN’S WEEKLY COFFEE

WHEN: Every Wednesday, 10 am

WHERE: Art and Connection, 965 Green Street, Elk Rapids

ANTRIM DEMS COFFEE FOR ALL IN BELLAIRE

WHEN: Every Tuesday, 10 am

WHERE: M-88 Morning Grind, 614 E Cayuga.

ANTRIM DEMS MEN’S COFFEE

WHEN: Every Thursday, 11 am

WHERE: Art and Connection, 965 Green Street, Elk Rapids.

ANTRIM DEMS MONTHLY MEETING BY ZOOM

WHEN: 3^RD Thursday OF EACH MONTH

THIS MONTH: APRIL 23 6:30 PM

Click the button below for the link to the meeting.

Meeting ID: 839 0852 0516
Passcode: 448799

ZOOM MEETING LINK

REMINDER - Membership lasts one year and then you need to re-up.

ANTRIM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

We would love to have more people attending Antrim County Board of Commissioners meetings.

Meetings are held the 1^st Tuesday of the month at 10:00 AM and the 3^rd Thursday at 6:30 PM. All meetings are held in the Commission Chambers at the County Building in Bellaire.

The next meeting is April 16 at 6:30 PM. Meetings are held in the Board of Commissioners room at the Antrim County Building, 203 E. Cayuga Street, Bellaire.

Meetings are live-streamed on the County’s Facebook page. Open to the public.

Visit the County Commission Website

by clicking the button below

Antrim County Commission

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NO KINGS RALLY HELD ON MARCH 28 WAS REPORTED TO BE THE LARGEST RALLY IN U.S. HISTORY, WITH SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 8 TO 9 MILLION PEOPLE PARTICIPATING ALL OVER THE COUNTRY

In Elk Rapids and Bellaire, Antrim County held two of the more than 3,300 rallies across the country. Total attendance at the rallies was estimated at about 8 million. The October No Kings Rally wasa estimated at 6 million,. Thanks to everyone who attended on that brisk but sunny day.

Let’s Unseat Jack Bergman!

In March and April: Great Opportunities to Meet Candidates Running for the 1^st Congressional District/US Congress.

There are several people running to defeat Bergman. Get to know them and their viewpoints.

Primary elections will be held Tuesday, August 4th.

The candidates visited Antrim County in the last few weeks and Antrim County residents showed up to hear them! Both events were well attended.

On March 23, “Good Trouble-ers” held a meet and greet for Callie Barr in Elk Rapids.

Callie addressed a packed Elk Rapids Town Hall introducing herself and describing her goals. Here is her youtube video:

Then…

On April 2, Antrim Action sponsored a nonpartisan congressional candidate forum in Bellaire. Traverse City had the same forum and taped it. Participants are: KYLE BLOOMQUIST (D), ZEBULON FEATHERLEY ((), JUSTIN MICHAL (R ) , AND WAYNE STILES (D). You can listen to the forum here. The video/audio has a long ‘entry’ and you may need to fast forward:

KEEPING UP WITH ANTRIM COUNTY ELECTIONS

The filing deadline for most positions (other than Precinct Delegate) is April 21, 2026. As of right now, no candidate has filed for most of the seats and not one single Democrat has filed. Voters want a choice and Democrats need to be represented. Run for office! Check out the list here:

CHECK OUT THE LIST HERE

MAY 5 ELECTION

Did you know that many of the villages and townships have millage proposals before voters on May 5? Click to check out what is on the May 5 ballot here:

SAMPLE BALLOT

MIDTERM ELECTIONS ARE COMING

Voters in Antrim County will go to the polls for primaries on August 4, 2026, and Midterms on November 3, 2026.

Here is the Secretary of State’s list of all state and judicial races:

CLICK TO SEE THE LIST

JOIN OR RENEW YOUR

2026 MEMBERSHIP

Membership is on a calendar year basis. So, it’s time to renew your membership! Click HERE it’s so easy!

We also need your donation. In 2025, we spent $9,495 on advertising in the 3 papers. Our advertising focused on how Republican policies are hurting Antrim County citizens, on how Jack Bergman is complicit in the shenanigans in Washington, and how Democrats have a path forward that focuses on bread and butter issues for the average person.

In 2026, we will expand our efforts, especially in social media, to unseat flawed local politicians and increase the vote for Democrats at all levels.

Without your help, none of this can happen!

If you have already renewed your membership, you can make an additional donation HERE

If you prefer, you can mail your check to Antrim Conty Dems to:

ACDP

P.O. Box 331

Elk Rapids, MI 49629

Need to join for the first time?

You can join as :

• Voting in Antrim County

• Joining Antrim Dems but don’t vote in this county

• Want to support Antrim Dems but don’t want to join.

CLICK HERE FOR THESE OPTIONS

PRECINCT DELEGATES

Becoming a candidate is a big commitment. But becoming a Precinct Delegate is a very small commitment. It means you are willing to commit a total of 10 hours between now and Election Day to helping get Dems elected. It might be sending text messages, making phone calls, writing postcards or knocking doors. You decide what you are going to do and when to do it. Do it with a friend or family member or perhaps your dog. Just do it.

Call Myrna Holland to find out more. 231-631-0125.

Here is the form that needs to be completed, notarized and filed with the County Clerk. Do not sign until the notary can witness your signature. Forms can be notarized at the Clerk’s office:

CLICK TO ACCESS THE FORM

It is highly recommended that you review your Affidavit with Myrna for completeness.

PRECINCT DELEGATES MUST SIGN UP BY MAY 5.

Getting elected is easy. As long as you vote for yourself, you will be elected (since it is unlikely anyone will be running against you.)

Here is a list of current Dems who have signed up so far to be Precinct Delegates:

CLICK TO SEE THE LIST

We are allotted 64 delegates in Antrim County. There are a set number in each precinct.

As a delegate, you will not be voted out. You will not be treated poorly in the community. You do not have to sign your life away. It takes just a bit of time between August and November.

If you count up time at coffees, at Pints & Politics, you will be spending fewer hours making postcards and calls than you do at the Coffees and Pints and Politics. Please consider being a Delegate!

• DEMOCRACY is NOT a spectator sport and we should all be doing something

• As David Orr said, “Hope is a verb with its shirt sleeves rolled up.” Action reduces anxiety.

• THIS PARTICULAR ELECTION, THIS TIME ---2026--requires action from us all.

• IF YOU EVER WANTED TO GET INVOLVED, NOW IS YOUR CHANCE!

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KEEPING A WATCHFUL EYE

OVER OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS

Concerning County Clerk – Victoria Bishop

With the level of corruption in Washington today, it might be easy to overlook the criminality that is going on in our own County. It is hard to think of a local politician who comes close to Victoria Bishop, our County Clerk, when it comes to being morally bankrupt.

While Bishop has almost 3 more years to serve as Clerk, it is important for all of us to be aware of her misdeeds and to keep a close eye on how she performs her duties as Clerk.

Top 10 Reasons Victoria Bishop is Unqualified to be County Clerk

1. Was officially reprimanded for filing false campaign finance report. Initially, she filed a campaign finance report claiming to have received campaign loans from her husband when she was running for Clerk. Later she claimed she gave the money to her own campaign. Where did the money really come from?

2. Illegally accepted $10,000 in cash donations in excess of $20 limit. She testified under oath that she gave her campaign $10,000 in cash that she had laying around the house. Campaign finance law in Michigan requires all contributions over $20 to be made by check, credit card or debit card. She seemed totally unaware of the law she is expected to be the expert on locally.

3. Doesn’t know basic campaign finance laws. She had no idea that she could only accept $20 cash. Her campaign finance reports were poorly prepared and incomplete. She seemed totally unaware of the law she is expected to be the expert on locally.

4. Failed to file tax returns for more than 5 years. In both her sworn testimony and her husband’s, they admitted not filing returns for as far back as they could remember. Since she owns a business (a radio station), she is legally compelled to file.

5. Comingled personal and business finances. She filed with the Court copies of her business bank statements. They showed both she and her husband making expenditures from the account for personal items such as liquor, nail salons, gas, and groceries.

6. Failed to keep required campaign finance records. When asked for copies of checks and receipts for expenditures, she indicated that she did not keep them.

7. Failed to keep required business records. She claimed to owe no taxes but kept no business records to show income or expenses. Her bank statements showed numerous deposits that appear to be from advertisers.

8. Likely failed to file proper Form 1099 for independent contractors. She claimed to employ two individuals as engineers for the radio station but no Form 1099’s were presented in the court proceedings.

9. Despite having an accounting degree, doesn’t seem to understand basic accounting requirements. She kept no records or income or expenses and filed no tax returns.

10. Was found in Contempt of Court by Federal Judge. She was repeatedly served with summons to appear in Court and present documents. The judge became so frustrated that she found her in Contempt of Court.

And that doesn’t even begin to cover the fact that she lives in an expensive golf course home with her husband, Trucker Randy, who is attempting to claim financial bankruptcy to avoid paying damages in a defamation suit from Moran Ironworks of Cheyboygan.

With a record such as hers, we can’t just hope she does a good job as Clerk. We need to attend meetings and when necessary, file Freedom of Information Act requests to stay aware of her conduct in office.

Just this past week, we had to notify Clerk Bishop that she calculated the allocation of Precinct Delegates incorrectly and not in compliance with Michigan law.

Please help us keep an eye on our local elected officials to assure we are getting the representation we are entitled to.

Bellaire Dam

As we go to press, the water at the Bellaire Dam is approaching flood stage for those downriver. We are family. If any affected families need assistance, please contact Veronica at 989-213-5193. We are here to help.

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In case you haven’t yet heard, the Antrim County Democratic Party Media/Communications Team has been hard at work trying to get the word out about news and events affecting us all.

We are embarking on a some new directions we think will bring us forward into this new modern social era that will help us to reach a wider audience and encourage more engaged participation.

Our facebook page is seeing more activity and newer followers than ever before. If you havent visited, you can click through to www.facebook.com/antrimcountydemocraticparty and join in the conversation.

We have recently begun posting to Instagram, and you can follow and join in the conversation there as well. Find us here: @antrimcountydems

We are also refurbishing our website presence by utilizing the Substack platform. All the usual information will be found there in this exciting new format that is easy to follow and navigate. We will also be adding some features not found on our old site, so stay tuned and visit often! Even this bi-monthly newsletter is produced through Substack. You’ll receive it in your email inbox as usual, but it will also be available to access on the website.

Substack is also a great place to find world news and featured writers who are following the issues of the day. We will offer up some recommended reading and you can search the platform at will.

Substack is free to access, free to subscribe, and the mobile app is free to download and use.

Let us know if you have any questions!

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Chairperson: Veronica Welter

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Volume #5. ANTRIM DEMS NEWSLETTER, WRITTEN AND ASSEMBLED BY ALLEN WOLF, JIM BLACK, AND SALLIE FOLEY. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS CAN BE DIRECTED TO SFOLEY@ANTRIMDEMS.COM

The Michigan Democratic Party Rural Caucus was chartered in July 2017 to ensure a voice for rural communities and work toward addressing the needs of rural Michigan. Rural Michigan represents 25% of the state’s population. The foundation of American democracy was built on the ideal of the self-sufficient rural citizen. While much has changed in the make up of the United States since then, today rural voters have concerns and issues that are vital to rural communities, like reliable broadband service, education, conservation, and access to healthcare.

As the elections in 2024 so powerfully demonstrated, the democratic party cannot cede a single county or vote in its fight to ensure a free and fair society. In order to accomplish this goal, the Michigan Democratic Party must have a strong party structure in every region statewide. The Rural Caucus serves to ensure a voice for rural communities to communicate concerns and needs to the MDP. Since its inception, the Rural Caucus been focusing on the following goals: ​

• Providing a mechanism for rural residents to become members engaged with the ongoing work of the MDP.

• Generating support for and understanding of rural issues for Caucus members, the MDP, and with key stakeholder organizations working on behalf of rural residents and communities.

• Recruiting MDP members and providing support to county parties where rebuilding is needed.

• Supporting Democratic candidates.

• Recruiting high quality candidates to ensure that no race goes uncontested.

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The Antrim County Democratic Party exists for the purpose of winning elections. We can’t win if we don’t have candidates. Not a single Democrat has filed for any local office so far and the deadline is April 21. In fact, no one has filed for most of these offices yet. So, head on in to the Township or County Clerk’s office and file for one of these offices today (during business hours of course).

EC’HO TOWNSHIP

Treasurer Partial Term 12/31/2028

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HELENA TOWNSHIP

Clerk Partial Term 12/31/2028

JORDAN TOWNSHIP

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Trustee 4 Year Term

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VILLAGE OF CENTRAL LAKE

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VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS

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VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH

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Most of these positions are well-compensated for the amount of work required.

File before the April 21 deadline.

My husband and I just visited New Orleans for the first time in March. I was anticipating great food, cocktails, parks and architecture, and they certainly didn’t disappoint. What I hadn’t counted on was the troubling and lasting impact our visit to the World War II museum would have on me. Two of my uncles participated in the D Day attack on Normandy, survived, and never spoke about what they saw there. So many lives lost, and so much trauma experienced. What a tragedy.

And yet, what we fought for made me proud. Roosevelt outlined the Four Freedoms that shaped the mission against the Axis powers: freedom of speech, freedom to worship in one’s own way, freedom from want and freedom from fear. These values appear on the back of the medals our soldiers received for their service. I want to live in a nation that honors those who fought in WW2 and that defends and promotes these values. I don’t know what the path forward is, but I pray we find a way to hold on to these fundamental freedoms for all people and that we can unite, with clarity, regarding our purpose as a nation.

Originally published in the Antrim Review

Opinion pages in local newspapers serve a valuable function, providing a forum wherein citizens can freely share and debate ideas. We need this effective staple of our free press, one that celebrates our first amendment birthrights to speak our minds.

That people don’t want to hear or read about politics these days is understandable. But it’s gotten to the point where “politics” has become a dirty word. That needs to change.

After all, as someone stated better than I could, “…what blindness, what deafness, what density of ideology would have to weigh me down to prevent me from being interested in what is probably the most crucial subject to our existence, that is to say the society in which we live, the economic relations within which it functions, and the system of power which defines the regular forms and the regular permissions and prohibitions of our conduct. The essence of our life consists…of the political functioning of the society in which we find ourselves.”

In my opinion, democracy is worth saving. Thomas Jefferson advocated for “ward-republics”, comprised of 100 citizens max, believing that if we failed to practice direct democracy, America would lose its representative form of government. Voting is not enough. We need to discuss and debate issues face-to-face with our neighbors, developing consensus in our decision-making.

At this critical juncture in our political lives, we must participate directly in township and county governance. This is how we strengthen the bonds of trust, collaboration, and shared responsibility, while cultivating values that serve everyone.

Inspired citizens can build stronger communities at local levels wherein every resident has a voice and a role in shaping our common future.

This is the stuff of politics. A free press that consistently facilitates the free exchange of opinions is vital to a functional democracy.

Originally published in the Antrim Review

In his 1796 Farewell Address, George Washington warned that party conflict could harden into vengeance and “frightful despotism,” describing “the alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge…[as] itself a frightful despotism,” and cautioning that parties can become “potent engines” for those who would “usurp… the reins of government.”

Years earlier, John Adams reflected a similar fear in a 1780 letter: “There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties…This, in my humble apprehension, is to be dreaded as the greatest political evil under our Constitution.”

Nearly 250 years later, as the United States approaches its 250^th birthday, those early warnings by our founders ring truer than ever. Partisanship has hardened into a firm tribalism, and the centrifugal pull of competing factions now threatens to test—perhaps more so than at any point in living memory—the durability of the “American experiment”.

The numbers are disconcerting. A 2024 Gallup poll found a record-high 80% of U.S. adults believe Americans are “greatly divided” on the most important values, a level that has steadily climbed in recent decades. Pew Research Center reports that eight in ten Americans say Republicans and Democrats cannot even agree on basic facts about the nation’s most pressing issues, reflecting the depth of our division.

Significant majorities now see the other party as immoral, as Pew research indicates 72% of Republicans and 63% of Democrats view members of the opposing party as more immoral than other Americans, up sharply from 2016.

A recent study published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science found that fewer than one in ten friendships cross party lines. The study found that, even when friendships did cross the aisle, they scored lower on trust, emotional support, and mutual understanding.

None of this is particularly surprising to anyone watching American politics today. Political identity increasingly shapes not just our institutions but our social networks, our media consumption, and even our perception of reality itself.

But the new science of human cooperation suggests that this trajectory is neither inevitable nor irreversible.

The New Science of Cooperation

Division may dominate today’s headlines, but it is not inevitable. In fact, recent science suggests that division is the exception rather than the norm for most of human history. Human beings evolved as profoundly social creatures—or “ultrasocial,” in the words of anthropologist Joseph Henrich—whose survival depended on cooperation in large groups.

Behavioral science has long shown that cohesive societies are built not by amplifying differences but by cultivating shared identities and shared goals. When people see themselves as members of the same group working toward a common purpose, cooperation becomes far easier.

The late political scientist Elinor Ostrom, who was the first women to win the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2009, spent decades studying how communities around the world successfully managed shared resources without collapsing into conflict, effectively solving the longstanding issue known as “The Tragedy of the Commons”.

The defining research question she asked was: why do some groups cooperate while others fail?

Her research took her to communities across the world. She identified a set of conditions—known as the Core Design Principles (CDPs)—that allow diverse groups to cooperate effectively along a multilevel scale.

These principles enumerated are: (1) clear group identity and shared purpose, (2) equitable distribution of benefits and resources, (3) fair and inclusive decision-making, (4) transparency of behavior, (5) graduated responding to helpful or unhelpful behavior, (6) fast and fair conflict resolution, (7) authority to self-govern, and (8) collaborative relations with other groups (using principles 1-7).

Ostrom found that when any social group accomplished all eight of the CDPs, then they can overcome any social dilemma that might otherwise undermine cooperation and collective action at a higher level.

What makes Ostrom’s work—and more recent adaptations such as the Prosocial framework—especially relevant today is that these principles appear to be remarkably universal. They apply across cultures and contexts, from pastoralist cultures in east Africa to irrigation farmers in Nepal to fishing villages in Turkey.

They are also surprisingly modern, as the same dynamics can be found in nearly all modern institutions across the world, from corporations and civic organizations to sports teams and local governments.

As a friend and long-time collaborator with Ostrom, the famous evolutionary biologist David Sloan Wilson writes in his book This View of Life, “Why should they (the CDPs) be restricted to common-pool resource groups? How about schools, neighborhoods, churches, volunteer organizations, businesses, nonprofits, and governmental agencies? In a sense, the very act of working together to achieve a common goal is a common-pool resource.”

What Ostrom found in her research is an undeniable truth—a universal blueprint, let’s call it—for how to build cooperative societies that work best with how our species evolved to think and to live. The core lesson we can draw from her work is that strong societies emerge when people feel they are working within the same enterprise, toward a shared purpose.

For much of American history, I believe we embodied this sense of a common identity, however imperfectly realized. The challenge before us is not to “reinvent the wheel”, so to speak, but to relearn the deep-seated principles of cooperation that we’ve allowed to fade in modern times.

A New “Experiment” in Northern Michigan Civics

For many northern Michiganders, the rift between Democrats and Republicans has become too much to bear. Rather than wait for solutions from our politicians, they have taken it upon themselves to try and fix the political divide.

The Purple Assembly, a grassroots initiative recently started in Traverse City, grew out of a gnawing sense that Americans need to relearn how to hold constructive, civil dialogue.

“We were exhausted by the constant fighting we see on television,” noted Tina Allen, one of the organizers. “It feels like politics has become a zero-sum game where one side wins and the other loses, which typically ends in perpetual gridlock, and nothing ever gets solved.”

Allen and a handful of neighbors decided to try something different. They invited people with different political views into the same room and asked them one simple request: talk to each other—respectfully, of course.

Their first meeting, held this past January, drew more than 70 participants from across the region and all walks of life. “It was a success,” Allen said, “but more needs to be done. We’re still learning how to hold this space for everyone.”

Around the same time, another Northern Michigander arrived at a similar conclusion. Sam Getslinger, an 82-yr old retiree from Leelanau, began organizing “Common Ground Gatherings” that included people from all different demographics and political affiliations.

“The goal,” Getslinger told the Leelanau Ticker, “is to break down barriers of thinking so we can listen to one another and work together.”

“In kindergarten, the kids for the most part really liked each other,” Getsinger continued. “It always made me wonder what happened later in school, where they didn’t anymore. I think, often, what we do to kids is separate them, and not show each of them what they have to contribute.”

These new initiatives coalesce with recent events such as the fight against data centers in Kalkaska, where members of the Kalkaskan Democrat party were fighting alongside members of the Kalkaskan Republican party—for the first time in living memory.

A Washington Post article, “How Data Centers Are Shifting the Political Landscape”, highlighted the exact same pattern observed in Kalkaska, that American share far more in common than they typically realize.

These recent events in Northern Michigan, and across the country, point to the possibility that maybe, just maybe, we’re not so different after all. Despite the incessant rhetoric of division that plays out our TV screens, perhaps we’re far more similar than we like to admit. Wouldn’t that be something.

The Purple Assembly will hold its second meeting on April 12^th from 2-4pm at Middle Coast Brewery, discussing “How the Case of Data Centers Shows the Falsity of the Left-Right Divide”, run by Mitchell Ryan Distin, PhD. Purple Assembly events in Benzie, Elk Rapids, Charlevoix, Petosky and Kalkaska coming soon! For more information, reach out to us at Purpleconfressnwmi@gmail.com

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