Curtis Hertel Jr.
Candidate for Michigan Democratic Party Chair.
Move Forward, Rebuild and Win!
hertelforchair.com
- Guess $100m is the price to buy our private data, a giant tax cut for billionaires, and award yourself massive government contracts while you cut health care to seniors and veterans. And they'll throw in a giant ad for your car company at the White House. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/u...
- Unfortunately, this isn’t a surprise coming from Josh Schriver and the right-wing extremists that populate Matt Hall’s Republican caucus—and it’s deeply dangerous. www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news...
- Michigan, I’m fired up to build a stronger coalition of Democrats with some of the very best leaders across our state—and win. Thank you for your support!
- I'm beyond proud to serve as the next Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party. We'll work as one team, in every county across the state, to build a stronger party that looks out for everyone. I can't wait to get to work. Let's do this!
- Kicking things off at the Michigan Democratic Party Convention! So excited to work together with some of the best organizers and political leaders out there to build a better future for ALL Michiganders.
- I'm so grateful to receive the support of some Michigan State Representatives who have dedicated their lives to public service. Can't wait to work with them to build a better future for all Michiganders.
- I'm thrilled to receive the endorsement of the Arab American Democrats. I can't wait to work with them to ensure that the issues that matter most to Arab American Michiganders are addressed and everyone has what they need to thrive in the Great Lakes State.
- Was so happy to stop by Grand Rapids on Monday and talk with Democrats about the future of our party here in Michigan.
- I’m so proud to announce endorsements from county Democratic parties and clubs across Michigan. They’re fired up and ready to come together as one team to win back our Democratic trifecta.
- I'm so proud to receive the support of the Wexford County Democratic Party. Winning back our Democratic trifecta starts with organizing in counties like Wexford. I can't wait to work with them to build a better party.
- I had the best time traveling through the Upper Peninsula, talking with Yoopers about how we can work together to grow the Democratic Party here in Michigan.
- The Trump administration doesn’t care about solving your economic problems. They’re just making it harder for you to live your life. If you’ve been impacted by Trump’s disastrous policies in just this first month, I want to here from you: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
- We’re not leaving any county behind! Regaining our democratic trifecta is gonna take all of us. Are you in? hertelforchair.com#pledge
- The Trump administration is trying to erase and all trans and queer people from existence with its latest move, removing the words "transgender" and "queer" from the Stonewall national monument website. www.cnn.com/2025/02/13/u...
- I can’t wait to visit the Upper Peninsula this weekend and learn what I can do as MDP chair to ensure these communities have the resources they need to elect Democrats up and down the ballot. See you soon!
- If we want to win in the next cycle, Democrats need to move forward, rebuild, come together as one united team, and invest in the future. We can't just focus on the top of the ticket. We need to put energy and resources behind hyper-local races.
- I'm thrilled to have the support of Mayor Sheldon Neeley. He's been a leader in Flint for decades and knows how to fight for what his community needs. I can't wait to work with him to build a stronger, more united Democratic Party here in Michigan.
- For his entire career, Sen. Jeff Irwin has fought for progressive change—from environmental protections to affordable housing to racial justice. I couldn't be happier to have his support.
- From fighting to pass criminal justice reform bills to improving our state's transparency laws to protecting reproductive freedom—Sen. @jeremymoss.bsky.social has Michiganders' backs. And I'm glad he's got mine in the race for MDP Chair.
- From the endless attacks on trans and nonbinary people to ICE raids on immigrant communities to the mass layoff of federal employees—it’s been a maddening few weeks.
- I'm thrilled to have the support of long-time organizer, activist, and workers' rights advocate Cindy Estrada.
- Now more than ever, we need to unite every part of our state and start fighting back. That’s why I’m calling my agenda for the MDP “One Team.” Learn more at www.hertelforchair.com
- Sen. Gary Peters has been a strong and effective leader in Michigan for decades. He's worked across the aisle to find commonsense solutions to the problems working people in Michigan face every day. I'm honored to have his support.
- Sen. Debbie Stabenow is a trailblazing leader who has dedicated her entire career to public service. She's fought to protect our Great Lakes, improve conditions for workers, and increase access to affordable health care. It's an incredible honor to have her endorsement.
- Rep. Hillary Scholten knows what it takes to put partisan politics aside, focus on common-sense issues, and win in red districts in Michigan. She's fighting for working families in West Michigan, and I'm so grateful to have her support.
- It's a great privilege to have the backing of SEIU Michigan members. Together, we'll make sure that the rights of Michigan workers are protected, and that worker priorities are always at the forefront of our efforts.
- I was so happy to join my friend, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the 12th and 13th congressional district leadership, and precinct delegates to talk about how we can come together as one team to build a better Michigan Democratic Party.
- Every day, Rep. Jennifer Conlin works to improve the lives of Michiganders in her district—from strengthening our infrastructure to improving school safety. I'm grateful to have her endorsement.
- If you're ready to move forward, help rebuild the Democratic Party, and win as one, united team, then you've come to the right place. sign up to volunteer to make calls or collect signatures, and let's create a party that works for all of us. bit.ly/410jeeP
- Macomb: I'm coming to you next Monday, Feb. 10th for a meet and greet. Let's chat about how we can work together to build a stronger, more united Democratic Party here in Michigan. RSVP today: bit.ly/42z7scf
- From Grand Traverse to Wexford to Lapeer County to Dearborn and everywhere in between—it's been incredible to hear directly from Democrats across Michigan on how we can grow the party together.
- Warren Evans is a lifelong public servant who fights hard for the people of Wayne County every single day. Having his endorsement is an honor.
- Sheriff Chris Swanson is a proven leader who's dedicated to public safety and service. I'm so grateful to have his endorsement.
- Poppy Sias-Hernandez has spent her career fighting for equal opportunity for Michiganders, and I'm honored to have her support.
- Sen. Gary Peters' career has been defined by his dedication and service to the people of Michigan, and his leadership will be sorely missed.
- Educators directly shape the future of our state. I'm so grateful for the endorsement from the Michigan Education Association Democratic Educators Caucus. I can't wait to continue fighting alongside them for better schools, fair wages, and opportunities for every student in Michigan.
- I'm so happy to have the support of Washtenaw County Democratic Party Chair Theresa Reid, and I look forward to working together to keep Washtenaw County solid blue. Let's go!
- I'm so proud to officially announce my full executive board for the Michigan Democratic Party. I know that these incredibly qualified candidates are dedicated to building a stronger party that works for everyone.
- To the nonbinary, trans, and queer communities: You matter and you are loved. I promise to continue fighting for your rights.
- Kalamazoo and west Michigan are critical to our party's success. I'm proud to have Justin Mendoza's support, and I look forward to working together to expand our influence across the state.
- The @uaw.org is vocal in its fight against corporate greed, and as Chair of the MDP, I'll work tirelessly with them to support the anti-corporate greed agenda, strengthen workers’ rights, and secure the future of manufacturing in Michigan and beyond. It's a privilege to have their endorsement.
- Dr. Shahin Nazmul Hassan has been a strong voice for Bangladeshi Americans and a coalition of immigrant communities across the country. I'm grateful to have his endorsement and can't wait to work with him to build a Michigan Democratic Party that serves everyone.
- I'm thrilled to have Portia Roberson running by my side as 1st Vice Chair of the MDP. Portia has been fighting for common sense gun safety, reproductive rights, and racial equity for years. I can't wait to work with her to build a stronger, better Democratic Party right here in Michigan.
- MI Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks is an honest, hardworking leader who's always fighting to make things better for working people. I'm thrilled to have her support.
