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Now that the primary elections are behind them, the winners are turning their focus toward November.
Retired Lt. General Jack Bergman and former Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lon Johnson were declared winners of their respective primaries on Tuesday.
Johnson says his campaign will focus on showing how northern Michigan can once again become a world leader.
Johnson said, “We led the world in international trade– fur trade in the 1700’s. Then we led the world in mining in iron ore. Then we led the world in lumber. It’s time for us to lead again and do it the same way our ancestors did– investing in and protecting our greatest assets… our people, our land and our Great Lakes.”
Bergman is pushing a message of getting this country back on track through fiscal responsibility and education.
“Our message is going to start very simple,” said Bergman. “Please on November the 8th, vote. While we would like you to vote for us, please vote. Because when you vote, you validate and reaffirm the service of the men and women of the United States Military who protected your right to vote.”
The general election takes place on November 8th.
