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Welcome to 2026

Michigan families, in just over 290 days, you will face significant elections in our state that are going to have incredible impact on our future.

As you can imagine, we started 2026 running.

Take time to review the news items below. Remember it is our heart to be a positive voice for your values in Lansing, Michigan.

Your support - financial, spiritual, and moral partnership - is imperative as we work to stand for traditional family values in Michigan. Thank you!

Eileen McNeil
President, Citizens for Traditional Values

Things We are Tracking for You

Michigan has 38 State Senate seats. One seat has been empty for over a year!

The Primary Election is now set for Tuesday, February 3. The General Election will be Tuesday, May 5.

Right now the Michigan Senate is run by a Democrat majority. However there is a possibility of a Republican winning this seat which will then tie the power control in the Michigan Senate.

Why is this important? Because a WIN could allow some conservative issues to move through the legislature.

SAVE THE DATE: We are hosting a Zoom Town Hall discussion for anyone in the Midland, Saginaw, Bay areas on Tuesday, January 27 at 7 PM. Please let Clergy know about this as well.

• Note: One of the Democrat candidates running is Pam Pugh, President of the State Board of Education who ignored citizens and fought to ADD the destructive, misleading language in the Health curriculum.

We want to serve the faith community with information so they are aware of why this matters and how they can make a difference.

MAJOR GATHERING OF CONSERVATIVES: Michigan has 13 Congressional districts. The 8th Congressional District hosts a regular gathering for education and information.

We attended on your behalf this past weekend to hear what the candidates are saying (Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State) and to make key connections. We are working to identify more Clergy leaders that are willing to speak up for matters of moral and virtue. It was an incredible gathering and awesome connections were made for our cause.

It was an honor for our President to have a chance to meet Dave Bondy, independent Journalist. We encourage you to explore his reporting here.

MICHIGAN EDUCATION: We have just launched our first Education briefing of 2026. If you want to catch the next one make sure to sign up for our Education Alert to stay informed.

We had over 100 people register for a discussion on what is happening in the education movement and how people can continue to make a positive difference.

Our next one will be Tuesday, February 10 at 7 PM. We are calling them, 

The Education Briefing for February: From Policy to Pulpit to Parents

Hearing from those shaping education at every level

RSVP FOR NEXT EDUCATION BRIEFING

MICHIGAN DOGE: Michigan State House members have launched a "DOGE" effort. Many of the committee members are friends of ours and we have great hopes that more investigations and accountability will take place. Follow their efforts here.

MICHIGAN VULNERABLE: We are watching very closely the development of assisted suicide and euthanasia advocates pushing Physician Assisted Suicide as a viable option, around our state and nation.

We are part of a coalition called Michigan Alliance for Ethical Care that formed to combat the lies, misinformation and legislation on this issue – see here!

A poll was done in 2024 and found over 57% of Michigan citizens support legalizing assisted suicide.

If you see stories on the topic happening in your local neighborhood please email them to us asap ([email protected]). And please ask your churches to pray on and be mindful of this topic.

"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen."

(Ephesians 3:20-21)