Michigan Primary Voting: tomorrow at 7 a.m. Eastern until 8 p.m. closing

Candidates for Governor of Michigan -- total of seven are running for the party nomination in the fall regular election --
seven candidates are vying for the right to be a gubernatorial nominee on the ballot in November.


The two Democrats who will be on the primary ballot are Lansing Mayor, Virg Bernero, and House Speaker, Andy Dillion.
Five Republicans are vying for the right to represent their party and take a shot at winning the governor's seat in November. They are Oakland County Sheriff, Mike Bouchard; State Senator, Tom George; Ann Arbor businessman, Rick Snyder; Attorney General, Mike Cox; and Congressman Pete Hoekstra.
Fellow Republican, Rep. John Proos, was working to drum up support for his candidacy for Michigan's 21st District Senate race Monday. He says he is prepared for low voter turnout Tuesday. The Michigan Secretary of State estimates turnout will be about 23 percent.
"I think it will be a lower turnout and there is concern with that. When you look at the numbers, they're going to be relatively low, which is disappointing," said Proos.
Proos also believes that the bevy of candidates for governor has many voters confused about who is who.
"So I think people are engaged, but there are so many names on the ballot. I think the sheer number of people have made it difficult for people to pay attention," Proos adds.


Incumbent Sixth District (R) Congressman Fred Upton will face a primary challenger: Jack Hoogendyk of Kalamazoo, MI.