Scripps is only State House candidate in Michigan to be endorsed by national organization

Dan Scripps, Democratic candidate for State Representative in Michigan’s 101^st House District, has been endorsed by 21st Century Democrats, a national organization that support Democratic progressive leaders in key competitive elections across the country. Scripps is the only State Representative candidate in Michigan to receive the group’s endorsement.

21st Century Democrats was founded to seek out candidates that share their vision and support of strong progressive issues in order to create opportunities for working families. They provide grassroots-oriented field organizers to their endorsed candidates, and stress face-to-face personal connections with the voting public versus overbearing television commercials. In addition to this one-on-one guidance, they also provide support to the candidate after Election Day. 21st Century Democrats also dedicates their time towards training young activists, including those involved in Dan’s campaign, in effective political organizing and fieldwork that cultivates progressive leaders that go on to be activists in their communities or run for office.

Dan is one of three candidates in the State of Michigan to receive this endorsement, the others being Oakland County candidate for treasurer, Andy Meisner, and Gary Peters, candidate for Congress in the 9^th District.

“I am honored to have been chosen as the only candidate for State Representative in Michigan for this endorsement. The 21^st Century Democrats are a key national group working to identify leaders who will create good jobs in a growing economy, invest in education and work to protect our natural resources. I am pleased that they recognize that these are the same issues I’m stressing in my campaign.”

The 101st District includes Mason, Manistee, Benzie and Leelanau counties. The Inside Michigan Politics Newsletter lists it as a "Toss Up" and it is also one of the "Top Ten State House Seats to Watch," according to the Michigan Information and Research Service.