Two Democrats and two Republicans are vying for the position of Washtenaw County clerk in the upcoming August election. The candidates running for the position are Eli Savit, who is a University of Michigan Law School lecturer and former law clerk to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Lawrence Kestenbaum, who is the current incumbent and has served as the county clerk since 2005. The Democratic primary election is set to be held on August 4.
On the Republican side, the candidates running for the position are Katie Scott, who currently works as a program manager at Thomson Reuters, and Rod Anderson, who is a retired pastor and former county commissioner. The Republican primary election is also set to be held on August 4.
The role of the county clerk is critical in overseeing elections, maintaining vital records, and providing services to the public. The candidates running for the position have put forth their platforms and priorities for the role, including improving voter access, increasing transparency, and modernizing the office.
With the November general election quickly approaching, voters will have the opportunity to choose who they believe is best suited to serve as the county clerk for Washtenaw County. The candidates are actively campaigning and engaging with voters to earn their support for the upcoming election.
As the race for the Washtenaw County clerk seat heats up, all eyes will be on the candidates as they make their case to voters in the coming months. Stay tuned for updates on the election and be sure to cast your vote in August.
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