Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Latest news, weather, high school sports for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Candidate for governor campaigns in U.P.
Posted: 07.10.2010 at 9:43 PM
8

Republican candidate Pete Hoekstra has been a frontrunner in the polls

Photo

HARVEY -- Endorsements are flowing in for Michigan's gubernatorial candidates as they wrap up their last few weeks of campaigning before next month's primary.

Republican candidate Pete Hoekstra has been a frontrunner in the polls and this week received endorsements from Mitt Romney, a former governor, and Dr. James Dobson, among others.

Hoekstra brought his campaign to the U.P. Saturday evening with a stop in Harvey at Wahlstrom's Restaurant.  Hoekstra used the town hall meeting to address concerns and answer questions from constituents.

"I want to bring Michigan together," says Hoekstra.  "There's concern about east versus west, the Lower Peninsula versus the Upper Peninsula.  I'm going to be a governor for all of the state--not a part of the state--a governor that represents and understands the interests, the opportunities, and the challenge of the entire state."

Hoekstra also says his business background, political experience, and plan, if elected, all set him apart from the other candidates.

The primary election is August 3.

Popular Stories
Thumbnail
Governor Snyder issues decision on KBIC casino relocation
Ty Czarnopis  |  2 hours, 49 minutes ago  |  14 comments
Thumbnail
Police investigate $11,000 in property stolen
Beth Cefalu  |  Yesterday at 3:50 PM  |  7 comments
Thumbnail
Four garages catch fire in Upper Michigan
David Fath  |  Today at 10:10 AM  |  7 comments
Follow Upper Michigan's Source
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Check This Out!
Used Car Central
See what used cars are being sold in your area.
Live Chats
Check the live chat replays and see a new one Wed.
Best Bets
See what the experts have to say.
Home & Garden
Check out the Home & Garden section of Best Bets.
ADVERTISEMENT