Our Track Record

★ Flagship Victories

★ Endorsed & Elected

Mary Sheffield

Mayor of Detroit

Mary Sheffield ran on a platform of unity, equitable development, and neighborhood empowerment. The Original Eastside Slate recognized her potential early and gave her our full endorsement. Today, she leads the great city of Detroit as Mayor: proof that when our community comes together behind the right candidate, real change happens.

Equitable Development Public Safety Community Voice

★ Endorsed & Elected

Elissa Slotkin

U.S. Senator · Michigan

Senator Slotkin's victory demonstrated the power of East Side voter mobilization on the national stage. The Eastside Slate threw its weight behind her campaign, and Michigan delivered, sending a champion for working families to the United States Senate.

National Security Working Families Michigan First

Official Site ↗@SenatorSlotkin ↗

★ Federal & Statewide Wins

The Biggest Stages

Our endorsements reach every level of government, including the White House.

Presidential

★ Endorsed & Elected

Joe Biden / Kamala Harris

President & Vice President of the United States

The Eastside Slate threw its full weight behind the Biden/Harris ticket, helping drive crucial turnout in Detroit and across Michigan.

2020

U.S. Senate

★ Endorsed & Elected

Elissa Slotkin

U.S. Senator · Michigan

A major victory for the Slate. Senator Slotkin's win demonstrated the power of East Side voter mobilization on the national stage.

2024

Official Site ↗@SenatorSlotkin ↗

Gubernatorial

★ Endorsed & Elected

Gretchen Whitmer / Garlin Gilchrist

Governor & Lt. Governor of Michigan

The Whitmer/Gilchrist ticket carried strong East Side support, powered in part by the Slate's grassroots endorsement efforts.

2018 & 2022

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Michigan Statewide Office

★ Endorsed & Elected

Jocelyn Benson

Michigan Secretary of State

A champion for voting rights and election integrity, endorsed by the Slate for her commitment to accessible democracy.

2018 & 2022

Official Site ↗@JocelynBenson ↗

★ Endorsed & Elected

Dana Nessel

Michigan Attorney General

AG Nessel earned the Slate's endorsement for her dedication to civil rights, consumer protection, and justice for all Michiganders.

2018 & 2022

Official Site ↗@dananessel ↗

★ Local Victories

Detroit City Government

Building power block by block. Our endorsed candidates serving the city.

Detroit Mayor

★ Endorsed & Elected

Mary Sheffield

Mayor of Detroit

Led a citywide campaign focused on unity and neighborhood empowerment.

2025

Detroit City Council

★ Endorsed & Elected

Angela Calloway

City Council · District 2

A dedicated public servant fighting for equitable development and community safety on the East Side.

Detroit City Council

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★ Endorsed & Elected

Renata Miller

City Council · District 5

Committed to uplifting East Side neighborhoods through smart policy and resident-first governance.

Detroit City Council

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★ Endorsed & Elected

Scott Benson

City Council · District 3

A proven leader dedicated to sustainable growth and community safety on the East Side.

Detroit City Council

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Detroit City Clerk

★ Endorsed & Elected

Janice Winfrey

Detroit City Clerk

A longstanding pillar of Detroit civic life, ensuring fair and transparent elections for all residents.

Detroit City Clerk

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★ On the Bench

Judicial Victories

Our endorsements extend to the courthouse, seating justice-minded judges who reflect the communities they serve.

Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court

★ Endorsed & Elected

Hon. Regina Triplett

Judge · 3rd Circuit Court

Elected in 2022 to Wayne County's 3rd Circuit Court, bringing deep community roots and a commitment to fair, equal justice on the bench.

Sworn in January 2023

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★ Endorsed & Elected

Hon. Charise Anderson

Judge · 3rd Circuit Court

A Cass Tech, Wayne State, and Cooley Law alumna who served as a Wayne County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney before her election to the 3rd Circuit Court bench in November 2022.

Sworn in January 2023

★ Local · Detroit Public Schools

Detroit Board of Education

★ Endorsed & Elected

Carol Banks

Detroit Board of Education

Served on the Detroit Board of Education after being elected in 2009, championing equitable schools for East Side families.

Detroit Public Schools