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The brothers & sisters of the affiliated local unions of the South Central Michigan AFL-CIO Labor Council proudly endorse the following candidates for Kalamazoo City office: David Anderson for Mayor For City Commission: Drew Duncan Jacqueline Slaby Please vote Tuesday, November 4th

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For the November 6th Election

Governor - Gretchen Whitmer
Lt. Governor - Garlin Gilchrist
AG - Dana Nessel
SOS- Jocelyn Benson
US Senate - Debbie Stabenow

Michigan Supreme Court (Non-Partisan Section)
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