Political Self-Determination
Breaking away from traditional "machine" politics so the East Side has a real seat at the table, free from outside interests.
★ Original / Official / Community
"If You Don't Vote You Lose the Right to Complain."
Empowering the residents of the State of Michigan through unified political action, reaching from Detroit's East Side to every corner of the state.
Our Movement
Since the 1970s, the Original Eastside Slate has stood for everyday residents, taking on the everyday issues that shape quality of life across Detroit.
Breaking away from traditional "machine" politics so the East Side has a real seat at the table, free from outside interests.
Making sure tax dollars and city services, from trash pickup to street lighting, reach the neighborhoods that have been overlooked for too long.
Transforming everyday citizens into a political force through education, voter registration, and neighborhood-level organizing.
★ 2026 Endorsed Slate
Thirteen leaders. One ballot. Click any chapter to dive into their full community platform.
Hover a candidate or click a pin to jump to their full platform. Pins show the approximate location of each district.
Congresswoman and former White House Auto Task Force leader running to champion Michigan workers, manufacturing, and families in the U.S. Senate.
Detroit City Councilmember At-Large and former State Representative running for U.S. Congress in Michigan's 13th District. The first Black woman to serve as Minority Leader of the Michigan House, she brings decades of advocacy for working families, civil rights, and the East Side to the federal stage.
Michigan's Secretary of State running for Governor to defend democracy, expand opportunity, and deliver results for every Michigander.
Washtenaw County Prosecutor and former U.S. Supreme Court clerk running to take on corporate polluters and protect workers, consumers, and civil rights.
Michigan's Lieutenant Governor running for Secretary of State to protect voting rights, modernize services, and keep elections secure and accessible.
Detroit attorney, community organizer, and the city's first Director of Entrepreneurship and Economic Opportunity, running to champion workers, small businesses, and strong neighborhoods across Detroit, Ecorse, Lincoln Park, River Rouge, and Wyandotte.
Former senior advisor in Governor Whitmer's office running to deliver safer communities, stronger schools, and good jobs for Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park.
Fighting for quality education, affordable housing, and economic opportunity in Lansing on behalf of District 5 residents.
Committed to public safety, healthcare access, and uplifting working families across District 11.
Dedicated to neighborhood investment, senior services, and building a stronger voice for District 4 in the state capitol.
Wayne State law student and Detroit City Council staffer running to bring new energy to Lansing for Downtown, Belle Isle, and the Eastside.
Housing attorney and incumbent State Representative for District 7, fighting for tenant rights, working families, and economic justice across central and northeast Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park.
Detroit attorney and longtime civic leader running for Wayne County Probate Court, the bench that decides guardianships, estates, and the futures of children and seniors. A principled advocate for access to justice and equal treatment under the law for every Wayne County family.
★ Official Candidate Profile ★
★ Boots On The Ground
From rallies with U.S. Senators to neighborhood meetings with the Governor, the Eastside Slate shows up. Every endorsement is backed by real organizing and real relationships.
★ What We Do
From grassroots ground games to high-level strategy, we provide candidates with the tools they need to win.
Whether you're running for office or organizing your community, we bring the experience to lead across Detroit and the entire state of Michigan.
Contact Our Political Office★ Mission Statement
"To empower the residents of the State of Michigan, utilizing local community groups and residents from Detroit's East Side through unified political action, ensuring that our community's voice is heard at every level of government. We are committed to electing leaders who prioritize social justice, economic equity, and the revitalization of our neighborhoods, moving beyond individual ambition to achieve collective progress for all Detroiters, throughout the entire state."
