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SUMMARY:Pints and Politics
DESCRIPTION:Join gubernatorial candidate and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson\, with special guest Congresswoman Hillary Scholten\, this Monday for an afternoon of Pints and Politics! We have a special announcement you won’t want to miss! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: Monday\, March 2\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 3:30-4:30 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Grand Rapids\, MI. Location details will be emailed to RSVPs 48 hours prior to the event. \nSee link to register.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/pints-and-politics/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Candidate Event
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SUMMARY:CONGRESSWOMAN SCHOLTEN'S - CONGRESSIONAL DIALOGUE SERIES
DESCRIPTION:Join me for the first installment of my Congressional Dialogue Series\, a new space for real conversations about the issues that matter most to West Michigan. We’ll kick things off by talking about the skyrocketing cost of housing and what real solutions can look like for our communities. \nPlease note: RSVP submission does not guarantee entry. Attendance is subject to available space and venue capacity. Exact location details to follow.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/congresswoman-scholtens-congressional-dialogue-series/
LOCATION:Downtown Grand Rapids
CATEGORIES:Candidate Event
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SUMMARY:MI Senate District 29 Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at the MI Senate District 29 Candidate Forum for a community Q&A where you can hear directly from the candidates and ask what you’ve been wanting to ask.Wednesday\, March 4 at 6PMFountain Street Church
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/mi-senate-district-29-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Fountain Street Church\, 24 Fountain Street NE\, Grand Rapids
CATEGORIES:Candidate Event
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SUMMARY:Euchre Party Fundraiser in support of Carol Glanville for State Senate
DESCRIPTION:Join Rep. Glanville’s campaign for State Senate on March 7th for a Euchre Party!  Please join them on March 7th at Main Street Pub for a euchre party to support Rep. Glanville’s campaign for State Senate – District 30th! \nChecks can be made out to Friends of Carol Glanville\, or RSVP with this link: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/glanville-euchre-mar7 \nNOTE: Any candidate announcements or mentions of candidates do not constitute an endorsement from KCDP. Per our endorsement policy\, the KCDP is neutral in partisan primary elections.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/euchre-party-fundraiser-in-support-of-carol-glanville-for-state-senate/
LOCATION:Main Street Pub\, 11240 University Pkwy\, Allendale\, MI\, 49401
CATEGORIES:Candidate Event
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SUMMARY:Winter Fundraiser for Khristian Silvis
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Winter Fundraiser for Khristian Silvis!\nIt’s been a chilly start to the year\, but our campaign is heating up — and we need you. Come connect with neighbors\, meet the candidate\, and help turn our snowball of support into an avalanche of momentum.\nWhen: Monday\, March 9 • 6:00–8:00 PMWhere: Mitten Brewing Co.\, Grand RapidsWhat: Drinks\, conversation\, brief remarks from Khristian Silvis\, and ways to get involved\nRSVP now: https://act.campaigndeputy.com/…/3A56KHD1I4F6spM2j4cn19…\nCan’t attend? Please chip in to support the campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/khristian-silvis-1\n\nBring friends — together we’ll build the momentum to win.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/winter-fundraiser-for-kristian-silvia/
LOCATION:The MItten Brewing Company\, 527 Leonard St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Candidate Event
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SUMMARY:Kris Pachla: Politics to the Power of Pi
DESCRIPTION:Join Educators around District 80 in support of Kris Pachla\, a former physics teacher and higher education outreach director to hear from Kris on his background in and vision of education. Come eat pizza\, pie\, and nerd out around 3.14159 while we discuss education policy and Michigan.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/kris-pachla-view-on-education/
LOCATION:Noco Provisions\, 4609 Cascade Rd
CATEGORIES:Candidate Event
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SUMMARY:Connect With Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Meet some candidates! Share your ideas and concerns\, sign up to volunteer or donate. Hear directly from folks that will be on the ballot.\nAgenda:5:30pm – doors open – mingle with candidates6pm – Forum begins with GRPS Candidate Kim Baron; Commissioner Kris Pachla for State House; Former Commissioner Ivan Diaz for State Senate and Commissioner Kelsey Perdue running for re-election6:30pm – intermission – mingle with candidates7pm – Forum resumes with City Commission candidate Rich Griffin; City Commission candidate Lindsey Perez-Plescher; Commissioner Abbie Groff-Blaszak for State Senate and GRPS Trustee Jose Rodriguez running for re-election7:30pm – mingle with candidates8pm – forum ends\nThis event is now at capacity for candidates particpiating in the forum. Any other candidates are welcome to attend and mingle. I have added a ‘Connect with Candidates Part 2’ on April 8. If you are a candidate interested in participating\, please contact Tami at tami@pyramidschemebar.com.\nCheers to democracy!
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/connect-with-candidates/
LOCATION:Pyramid Scheme\, 68 Commerce Ave SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503
CATEGORIES:Candidate Event
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SUMMARY:Coffee + Conversation Abbie Groff-Blaszak
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Abbie Groff-Blaszak\, candidate for State Senate District 29\, for a cup of coffee and conversation in an informal setting. Ask questions\, share your ideas\, voice your concerns – let’s build momentum by building community!
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/coffee-conversation-abbie-groff-blaszak/
LOCATION:Carrie’s Be Cafe\, 654 Croswel Ave SE\, East Grand Rapids
CATEGORIES:Candidate Event
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SUMMARY:Game on! - Kristen Fauson
DESCRIPTION:Game On!\n\n  \nLet’s send this campaign into the next round! \nJoin neighbors from Cascade\, East Grand Rapids\, and Kentwood for a fun March Madness-themed evening in support of Kristen Fauson’s campaign for Michigan State House. \nIt’ll be a relaxed night with darts\, pool\, pizza\, drinks\, and a little basketball – a chance to catch up with friends while helping push the campaign forward. \nAs President of the Forest Hills Board of Education\, Kristen has spent six years delivering real results for local families: expanding junior kindergarten\, investing in our schools\, and standing up for students when it mattered most. Now we have the chance to send that same leadership to Lansing. \nShe’s always had our back\, now let’s have hers!
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/game-on-kristen-fauson/
LOCATION:Thornapple Brewery
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