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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDana Nessel Becomes Michigan's First Openly Gay Attorney Genera
Michigan voters made history election night by choosing Dana Nessel to become the states first openly gay attorney general. She tweeted early Nov. 7 that her opponent, Republican state Rep. Tom Leonard called to concede.
Nessel will succeed Republican Attorney General Bill Schuette, who is term-limited from seeking the office again and lost the battle for governor to Gretchen Whitmer. She defeated Republican candidate Tom Leonard, who reportedly conceded following the results of Tuesdays night election, stating:
Last nights results may be personally disappointing, but it is time to move forward and allow Michigans next attorney general to begin transitioning into this important role, Leonard said. Dana Nessel ran a smart campaign and earned the voters trust. I have offered her any help she may need getting acclimated to the department and beginning her term. I will always have a passion for serving alongside law enforcement and making our state safer and stronger for Michigan families, and I wish Dana the best as she assumes that mantle on our behalf.
Nessel, 49, broke the 16-year Republican streak for Michigans attorney general held by Republicans Mike Cox and Bill Schuette.
https://pridesource.com/article/lgbtq-history-dana-nessel-becomes-michigans-first-openly-gay-attorney-general/
JNelson6563
(28,151 posts)In April for about 7 hrs to get to Detroit to vote for her in primary. In a Fiat.
Can't tell you how thrilled I am with this GE win!
Cha
(297,221 posts)Congratulations All you Michiganders, Julie!
There wasn't a closer voting place?
JNelson6563
(28,151 posts)In MI we nominate SoS and AG at convention, not a primary election. I was determined she's be on the ballot.
Hope it's all good in your world Cha!
Cha
(297,221 posts)are definitely GOOD!
Thanks for the explanation, Julie!
roamer65
(36,745 posts)I am a Michigander first, American second.