Meet AG Candidate Mark Totten This Saturday

Meet & Greet with AG Candidate Mark Totten This Saturday

Join Mark Totten, candidate for Michigan Attorney General, at a Meet & Greet from 11 AM to Noon this Saturday, at the Houghton Waterfront Super 8. We heard from Mr. Totten by Zoom at one of our monthly meetings earlier in the year, and we’re very happy that he is now putting in a personal appearance in the Copper Country. Stop by for a Q&A with the candidate about the issues important to you, then head up to Pasty Fest to enjoy the events, including our table.

Action Meet Up for August

THE AUGUST ACTION MEET UP WILL TAKE PLACE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20TH AT THE SOUTH RANGE VFW.

COME JOIN US! PIZZA AND SODAS WILL BE AVAILABLE, BUT FEEL FREE TO BYO OR BRING A DISH TO SHARE.

WHEN: 6 PM Wednesday, August 20th.

WHERE: South Range VFW — 44969 Baltic Ave

UPCOMING EVENTS

PASTY FEST STARTS THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 16TH

We’ll be tabling at Pasty Fest in downtown Calumet again this year! Stop by and say hi in between sampling pasties!

HOUGHTON COUNTY FAIR IS AUGUST 21ST THROUGH THE 24TH

Once again we’ll have a table at the Fair, and we look forward to capping off a summer of events with another opportunity to say hello to fairgoers and share our message.

OUR ANNUAL POTLUCK PICNIC IS AUGUST 31ST

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at our annual potluck picnic on Sunday, August 31st. This year we’ll be at the Lake Linden Village Park, across Calumet Street (M-26) from the Range Bank. Parking is available on Calumet Street, or turn right down 2nd Street (just beyond the park if you're coming from Houghton) to find additional parking off of Front Street by the baseball diamond.

The fun begins at 4 PM. As usual, we'll provide burgers, hot dogs and sodas. If you can, please bring a dish to pass.

Campaign Fundraiser for Brian Irizarry, Dem Candidate for State House

Stop by the Bonfire at the Continental Fire Company on August 22nd from 6 to 8 PM for a fundraiser, and meet local resident and Democratic Candidate for the State House of Representatives Brian Irizarry. Tickets are $45. Your ticket includes hors d'hoeuvres, 1 free drink, and a $25 campaign contribution. There is also a cash bar.

MDP Holds Yooper People's Town Hall at 6 PM Tonight in Marquette

From the MDP:

This isn't your typical political meeting – it's an inclusive space where every voice counts and every perspective adds value. Share what you think Rep. Jack Bergman should be prioritizing instead of avoiding his constituents and from the tariff-induced rising cost of everyday goods to the draconian cuts to Medicaid and Medicare, causing rural healthcare facilities to close. Republican policies are putting Michiganders at risk. This is the conversation Rep. Bergman is too afraid to have. Bring your neighbors, questions, and ideas.

Delta Dems Hold 2nd Annual Yooper State Fair Gathering

From the Delta County Democratic Party:

The Delta Dems are hosting their 2nd annual gathering during the UP State Fair week to meet and hear from Democratic candidates in the 2026 election. 

We currently have the following candidates/speakers confirmed:

• The Honorable Bart Stupak, Former US Congressman

• Mark Totten for Attorney General

• Barb Byrum for Secretary of State

• Rachel Howard for Senate

• Wayne Stiles for US Representative, CD1

• Callie Barr for US Representative, CD1

• Kyle Blomquist for US Representative, CD1

• Dana LaLonde for State HD 109

• Brian Irizarry for State HD 110

• Kelli VanGinhoven, Delta County Commissioner

We are adding confirmations as they are received. If you are aware of candidates who would like to speak, please email us at [email protected]

Space is limited – register early! Cost: $0. Appetizers will be available.

If you come to the Fair, please stop by booth 83/84 in the Ruth Butler Building.

Governmental & Community Meetings

TUE AUG 12

This month's regular meeting of the Houghton County Board of Commissioners is this afternoon at 3 PM in the Conference Room on the fifth floor of the Houghton County Courthouse. Find more information on the Board's webpage (The Microsoft Teams virtual meeting info is usually found in the Agenda).

The Calumet Village Council meets in a Working Session tonight at 6 PM in the Village Council Chambers. Further information can be found on the Village website.

WED AUG 13

The Houghton City Council meets at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Meeting Agenda can be found in the Searchable Document Center of the Council's website.

This newsletter is paid for with regulated funds by the Houghton County Democratic Party, and is not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee.

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