Endorsements
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2025 Endorsements
Voters in Washtenaw County approved the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD)’s Career Technical Education (CTE) Millage to expand access to hands-on education across the County. According to the WISD, “students and families can expect to see additional CTE-related opportunities as early as the 2026-27 school year, including expansion of programs currently piloted this school year.” HVALF delegates endorsed the iniative in August.
Jim Dell’Orco, was elected to serve a three-year term on the Saline City Council. HVALF delegates endorsed his candidacy in August.
Jeff Amayo lost his bid to serve on the Howell City Council to the three incumbents in the race. HVALF delegates endorsed his candidacy in October.
2026 endorsement process
April – Candidate questionnaires available, orientation sessions, filing deadlines, and first round of screenings.
May–June – Screenings for countywide, municipal, and judicial races. HV ALF delegates confirm endorsements for primary elections.
July–August – Nonpartisan and school board filing deadlines. Questionnaires due for general election. Screenings and endorsement votes for school board and general election candidates.
November – Get Out the Vote (Nov 1–4) and General Election Day (Nov 5).