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| Mitchell, left, Grot, right (Photo by DarKen Photography) |
By Brandon Hall
(Email Him At WestMIPolitics@Gmail.com)
Shelby Township Clerk Stan Grot is about to kick off his campaign for Secretary of State in Lansing Tuesday at 1 pm, and WMP has learned Grot will be introduced and endorsed by Congressman Paul Mitchell.
Mitchell, a former business leader who won his seat as a DC outsider, represents Michigan's 10th District in Congress, it's his first year as a Representative.
Mitchell earned significant street cred with conservatives and grassroots activists when he led the campaign to stop Prop 1 in 2015, the proposal would have been the biggest tax hike in over 50 years for the Great Lakes State.
Grot will hold two announcements, one on August 22nd in Lansing near the Capitol building, and one in Macomb on August 23rd.
The event in Macomb will be held from 6-9 pm at The Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township and features dinner, dessert, and drinks. It is free of charge, but donations are welcome.
Grot filed his first campaign statement a few weeks ago, revealing he raised over $70,000 during the last 3 months.
His main opponent in the race, State Sen. Mike Kowall, raised just $600. Kowall is an establishment favorite, so expect Lansing money to pour in soon, in addition to whatever he transfers from his Senate account.
Grot has been busy traveling across Michigan this summer, visiting with delegates at local Republican Party dinners, as well as at grassroots events.
He is also speaking at rallies organized by the Michigan Trump Republicans.
In May, he hosted RNC Chair Ronna Romney McDaniel during a big fundraising dinner for the 10th District Republican Party at Shelby Gardens.
Grot's plan to improve the Secretary of State's office includes:
-requiring documentation proving US citizenship at registration
-elimination of voters registered in other states
-a crack down on issues in Detroit
-implementation of mandatory photo ID requirements for voting
-use the Social Security database to remove voters who have died
-audit local municipalities who struggle to conduct elections properly
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Brandon Hall is a lifelong political nerd from Grand Haven, and is the Managing Editor of West Michigan Politics.
>>>Email him at WestMIPolitics@Gmail.com
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