Labor federation endorses Sam Bagenstos, Megan Cavanagh for Michigan Supreme Court
LANSING – Today the Michigan AFL-CIO endorsed Pat Miles for Attorney General and Jocelyn Benson for Secretary of State. Miles is a former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, where he was the first to bring charges against former Michigan State University Doctor Larry Nassar. Benson is the former Dean of the Wayne State University Law School, where she froze tuition and expanded access to scholarship funds for all students.
“Michigan’s working families need to elect an Attorney General this year who will have our backs,” said Ron Bieber, President of the Michigan AFL-CIO. “As U.S. Attorney, Pat took on powerful interests and won for Michigan families, and as our next Attorney General, Pat will always stand up for working people. This year we also need to elect a Secretary of State who will fight to protect and expand our voting rights to ensure every Michigander has their voice heard in our elections without intimidation or fear of fraud. That’s why we’re proud to endorse Jocelyn in this important race, because she has a real plan to make the Secretary of State’s office faster, more transparent, and more accountable to the people of Michigan.”
The state labor federation also endorsed Sam Bagenstos and Megan Cavanagh today for Michigan Supreme Court. Bagenstos has been a civil rights attorney for more than 20 years. He served as the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights under President Obama, and is now a law professor at the University of Michigan. Cavanagh has over 15 years of experience as one of Michigan’s top appellate attorneys. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Wayne State University Law School.
“Under the justices that have been appointed by Governor Snyder, Michigan’s Supreme Court has been tilted to favor wealthy special interests over regular working people, and that needs to change,” said Bieber. “We need to elect Supreme Court candidates this year who will fight to build a justice system in Michigan that is open, fair, and treats everyone equally. Sam and Megan are both outstanding candidates with impeccable credentials, and our members are committed to electing them to the Supreme Court this November.”
The Michigan AFL-CIO is planning to announce its endorsement in the race for Michigan governor later this week.
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