2020 Michigan Elections

Developer's DescriptionBy Gongwer News ServiceDownload the 2020 Michigan Elections app for your one-stop source for information on state and federal elections in Michigan this year.Download the 2020 Michigan Elections app for your one-stop source for information on state and federal elections in Michigan this year. Powered by Gongwer News Service, Michigans most trusted independent news source on state government and politics, the app allows users to easily access information about candidates for the Legislature, Congress and statewide offices.There is no other source on the 2020 elections in Michigan that combines so much detail with the portability of an app.The app will update regularly throughout the year.Key features:Biographical information about candidates, including education, age, family, employment, community involvement and track record in running for elected office. Gongwers unmatched database provides that history for any candidates running this year who ran for state and/or federal office going back to 2002.A search function enabling users to more easily find a specific candidateA push-messaging alert system to let users know when Gongwer has uploaded new information to the app as well as provide some breaking news;Contact tools enabling users to reach the candidates campaigns via email, phone and U.S. mail.Links to maps for all 14 U.S. House districts, 38 Michigan Senate districts and 110 Michigan House districts.Links to candidates campaign finance information.Links to candidates Facebook and Twitter pages.Candidate photos.A button that allows users to view only those races for the August primary and November general election that Gongwer considers legitimately competitive.A chart sorting all U.S. House, Michigan Senate and Michigan House races by competitiveness, labeling them as safe Republican, lean Republican, toss-up, lean Democrat or safe Democrat as determined by Gongwers staff.A snapshot analysis of what to expect in each state and federal race in Michigan from Gongwers staff.Lists of endorsements for candidates as groups issue those endorsements.Gongwer welcomes your questions and feedback. Reach us at gongwer@gongwer.com.Follow us on Twitter: @GongwerMichigan.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gongwermi