On behalf of the entire news team at ABC12, welcome to our NextGenPolitics website.

The Internet creates opportunities to expand news coverage well beyond what appears on our newscasts. In covering elections, the web dramatically increases what we can show voters about candidates and ballot measures. That's what this website is all about.

ABC12 offered candidates for many local , state legislative and congressional seats the opportunity to address voters directly with a free, five-minute video statement. In addition, we asked them to answer seven important questions so you can see where they stand on key issues. We've also provided other useful information as well as links to other election websites so can learn even more about them.

We feel it is in the public interest to create an environment where candidates can reach large numbers of voters in a meaningful format at no cost and where voters can see the candidates and learn more about them in an easy to use, engaging format. ABC12 hopes you and other Michigan voters find this online voter guide to be a valuable election resource. Thank you.

Jim Bleicher News Director - ABC12