On Wednesday, April 18th, the Lance Enderle For Congress campaign turned in 2,000 signatures to the Secretary of State's office to place his name on the ballot. Incumbent Mike Rogers, as of yet, has not turned in the 1,000 signatures required to place his name on the ballot.

After turning in the signatures, Lance announced, "I am honored to be able to have the opportunity to represent the choice for change that is so desperately needed in Michigan's 8th Congressional district. Thank you to everyone who helped get our campaign on the ballot."

Lance and his volunteers met with countless citizens in the district eager to restore democracy and justice in Washington. Lance is the progressive voice needed to bring hard work and tough questions to Congress, not financially-motivated votes.

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We are proud to announce the following endorsements!

INGHAM COUNTY:

• Suzy Carter
• Father Peter Daugherty
• Colleen Davis
• Emily Delegarza
• Hon. Joel Ferguson, Michigan State University Trustee, Chairmen
• Curtis Hertel, Jr., Ingham Couthy Register of Deeds
• Dr. Brad Hoopengarner, M.D.
• Melissa Iverson
• Patrick E. Lindemann, Ingham County Drain Commissioner
• Dr. Troy Mariage, Ph.D.
• Rep. Mark Meadows, Michigan House of Representatives, 69th District
• Tom Motherwell
• Rina Risper
• Rev. Dick Preston
• Jack Purvis
• Larry Smith
• Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk
• Jody Washington, Lansing City Council, 1st Ward
• Carol Wood, Lansing City Council, At-Large

LIVINGSTON COUNTY:

• Joe Carney: "I am not looking for a lap dog to special interests, I am looking for a guard dog for America. That's Lance Enderle. He will protect American workers rights (jobs), children (education), elderly (social security and medicare), veterans (during and after deployment), handicapped (health care)." Past Chair Livingston County Democratic Party, Retired IBEW Member and Army Veteran
• Robert and Annette Keoblier
• Tim Meyers
• Joann Murphy
• Kelly Gilbert Raskauskas
• Jim Swonk
• Phil Vaughn
• Ella Yardley

OAKLAND COUNTY:

• Charles Gaba
• Rep. Tim Greimel, Michigan House of Representatives, 29th District
• Jim Marcenkowski
• Hon. Andy Meisner, Oakland County Treasurer
• Jose A. Munoz
• Cindi Reid
• Phillip Reid
• Casandra E. Ulbrich, Michigan State Board of Education, Vice President

INDIVIDUALS:

• Hon. John Austin, Michigan State Board of Education, President
• Glenn Freeman, III
• Bobby Gilliam
• Dr. Virginia E. Hines: "I am Lance's former professor, student teaching supervisor, and academic adviser.  I can state with confidence that he is a passionate and compassionate person whose concern for the future of of nation and state are strong and genuine.  He is a hard worker, is unafraid to address issues and engage in ethical, honorable, data-driven decision-making."
• Mike Huerta
• Hon. David Leyton, Prosecuting Attorney Genessee County
• Hon. F "Bus" Spaniola: "Lance Enderle is a rare individual in the public arena who has the courage of his convictions. Simply put, he calls it as he sees it!  He understands that fairness, decency and the quest for social justice is what makes America great. In short, that is why I support his candidacy for congress." Former Michigan 87th District State Representative (1975-1990)

ORGANIZATIONS:

• Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council
• The Occupation Party
• Teamsters & Chauffeurs Local 508

• Victor C. Rocco: "Best people to vote for in 2012 @Sheyman2012 @robzerban @Griego4Congress @NRIII @AlanGrayson @Franke4Congress @lance_enderle @tarrylclark"
• Howie Klein, downwithtyranny: "If 2012 is the year blue collar progressives banish plutocrats from Congress Lance Enderle will be representing MI-8 http://t.co/VKWOtcGA ..."