Proven Results

The Michigan Coalition for Progress is an independent progressive voice for the people of Michigan dedicated to holding our leaders accountable. Read more about us and the issues we're working on.

As we have since our inception in 2006, The Coalition for Progress supported candidates who will fight for progressive values: protecting a women’s right to choose, creating a world class school system, preserving our environment and promoting job growth.

For the 2008 election, the Coalition for Progress can claim success
in helping to maintain and expand the progressive majority in the House
of Representatives. Our efforts assisted in sending 7 more progressive
leaders to Lansing, including one incumbent:

-Dian Slavens (21st District)
-Kate Segal (62nd District
-Lisa Brown (39th District)
-Mary Valentine (91st District)
-Dan Scripps (101st District)
-Tim Bledsoe (1st District)
-Sarah Roberts (24th District)
-Lesia Liss (28th District)

During the 2008 campaign, we produced an issue-based program that elevated our message and empowered voters. Beginning with our work in the August Primary, the Coalition for Progress was able to add water to an already rising tide of change by supporting candidates and campaigns that will move Michigan forward.

Unlike our opponents, we ran a positive, substantive campaign and did not resort to negative attacks. Our mail, phone and canvass efforts touched tens of thousands of voters, encouraging them to vote, educating them on the issues and inspiring citizens to take action in their community.

Our TV and radio ads reached the homes of millions of Michiganders, educating voters on our message of change and accountability. Besides our efforts at direct voter contact, we also engaged our membership online through e-mail blasts, YouTube videos, and blog posts.

Click here to read more about the Coalitions' efforts in 2006.