Mason Pressler
@press4bc.bsky.social
The People’s Republic of Bay City strikes again 🫡
I'm proud to announce the endorsement of Bay City Commissioner Chris Runburg. Commissioner Runburg is a public servant in his community, he knows what it takes to deliver real change. I'm honored to have his support in this fight for Michigan's future.
November 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The People’s Republic of Bay City strikes again 🫡
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Abdul El-Sayed understands the economic struggles working class families face because he's been fighting on the front line for years. From healthcare, to housing, to fair wages, he's the champion Michigan needs in the U.S Senate and I'm proud to endorse him."
November 7, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Abdul El-Sayed understands the economic struggles working class families face because he's been fighting on the front line for years. From healthcare, to housing, to fair wages, he's the champion Michigan needs in the U.S Senate and I'm proud to endorse him."
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Bay City Commissioner Chris Runberg:
"As a public servant in Bay City, I know how urgently our communities need leadership in Washington that's grounded by people, not politics.
"As a public servant in Bay City, I know how urgently our communities need leadership in Washington that's grounded by people, not politics.
November 7, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Bay City Commissioner Chris Runberg:
"As a public servant in Bay City, I know how urgently our communities need leadership in Washington that's grounded by people, not politics.
"As a public servant in Bay City, I know how urgently our communities need leadership in Washington that's grounded by people, not politics.
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I'm proud to announce the endorsement of Bay City Commissioner Chris Runburg. Commissioner Runburg is a public servant in his community, he knows what it takes to deliver real change. I'm honored to have his support in this fight for Michigan's future.
November 7, 2025 at 2:10 AM
I'm proud to announce the endorsement of Bay City Commissioner Chris Runburg. Commissioner Runburg is a public servant in his community, he knows what it takes to deliver real change. I'm honored to have his support in this fight for Michigan's future.
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🎉 Congratulations to Daniel Atonna, elected to the Poughkeepsie Common Council, Ward 8! A community organizer, Daniel has fought tirelessly for housing security, safe water, and working-class priorities—bringing people-powered, progressive leadership to City Hall.
November 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
🎉 Congratulations to Daniel Atonna, elected to the Poughkeepsie Common Council, Ward 8! A community organizer, Daniel has fought tirelessly for housing security, safe water, and working-class priorities—bringing people-powered, progressive leadership to City Hall.
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State Board of Education President Pamela Pugh!
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Pamela Pugh to run for Michigan's open 35th District State Senate seat
Pamela Pugh, the president of State Board of Education, has announced her bid to fill the State Senate seat left vacant by Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet.
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September 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
State Board of Education President Pamela Pugh!
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Over in Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer finally scheduled the special election for #SD35 last week. The seat had sat vacant since January when State Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet resigned it to become MI-08 Congresswoman.
Despite the district backing Harris by 1, the Dems should hold it.
Despite the district backing Harris by 1, the Dems should hold it.
September 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Over in Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer finally scheduled the special election for #SD35 last week. The seat had sat vacant since January when State Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet resigned it to become MI-08 Congresswoman.
Despite the district backing Harris by 1, the Dems should hold it.
Despite the district backing Harris by 1, the Dems should hold it.
My predictions (just throwing numbers out there tbh):
NYC MAYOR:
🟦55% Mamdani
🟪32% Cuomo
🟥12% Sliwa
NJ GOV:
🟦53% Sherrill
🟥45% Ciattarelli
VA GOV:
🟦57% Spanberger
🟥43% Earle-Sears
VA LG:
🟦55% Hashmi
🟥45% Reid
VA AG:
🟦51.5% Jones
🟥48.5% Miyares
Could see Zohran getting up to 57-59% though.
NYC MAYOR:
🟦55% Mamdani
🟪32% Cuomo
🟥12% Sliwa
NJ GOV:
🟦53% Sherrill
🟥45% Ciattarelli
VA GOV:
🟦57% Spanberger
🟥43% Earle-Sears
VA LG:
🟦55% Hashmi
🟥45% Reid
VA AG:
🟦51.5% Jones
🟥48.5% Miyares
Could see Zohran getting up to 57-59% though.
November 5, 2025 at 12:05 AM
My predictions (just throwing numbers out there tbh):
NYC MAYOR:
🟦55% Mamdani
🟪32% Cuomo
🟥12% Sliwa
NJ GOV:
🟦53% Sherrill
🟥45% Ciattarelli
VA GOV:
🟦57% Spanberger
🟥43% Earle-Sears
VA LG:
🟦55% Hashmi
🟥45% Reid
VA AG:
🟦51.5% Jones
🟥48.5% Miyares
Could see Zohran getting up to 57-59% though.
NYC MAYOR:
🟦55% Mamdani
🟪32% Cuomo
🟥12% Sliwa
NJ GOV:
🟦53% Sherrill
🟥45% Ciattarelli
VA GOV:
🟦57% Spanberger
🟥43% Earle-Sears
VA LG:
🟦55% Hashmi
🟥45% Reid
VA AG:
🟦51.5% Jones
🟥48.5% Miyares
Could see Zohran getting up to 57-59% though.
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💰 New State Senate Filing 💰
𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝘂𝗴𝗵 (D)
Status: Candidate for 35th District
Receipts: $56,176
Total Spent: $21,101
Debt: $0
Cash On Hand: $49,259
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𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝘂𝗴𝗵 (D)
Status: Candidate for 35th District
Receipts: $56,176
Total Spent: $21,101
Debt: $0
Cash On Hand: $49,259
All Filings
October 31, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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2026 Special Election Endorsement! MI List is proud to endorse Pamela Pugh for the Michigan State Senate. Pam is running to fill the vacancy for District 35 in Mid Michigan. The primary is on February 3rd and the general is on May 5th. You can learn more about Pam's campaign at www.pugh-michigan.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
2026 Special Election Endorsement! MI List is proud to endorse Pamela Pugh for the Michigan State Senate. Pam is running to fill the vacancy for District 35 in Mid Michigan. The primary is on February 3rd and the general is on May 5th. You can learn more about Pam's campaign at www.pugh-michigan.com
The same people crying about party unity are the ones pulling rank for a manchurian candidate to stop the more electable progressive with an actual record.
October 31, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The same people crying about party unity are the ones pulling rank for a manchurian candidate to stop the more electable progressive with an actual record.
This is a big one!
The Michigan affiliate of @emilyslist.bsky.social, MiList, which aims to elect pro choice women right here in Michigan, has endorsed Dr. @pamelapughmi.bsky.social for State Senate!
The Michigan affiliate of @emilyslist.bsky.social, MiList, which aims to elect pro choice women right here in Michigan, has endorsed Dr. @pamelapughmi.bsky.social for State Senate!
I’m honored to be endorsed by @MIList. Together, we’re fighting for reproductive health & rights, quality health care & child care, strong public schools, fair labor, & clean, affordable water for all. Let’s keep building the Michigan our families deserve and win this seat.
October 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
This is a big one!
The Michigan affiliate of @emilyslist.bsky.social, MiList, which aims to elect pro choice women right here in Michigan, has endorsed Dr. @pamelapughmi.bsky.social for State Senate!
The Michigan affiliate of @emilyslist.bsky.social, MiList, which aims to elect pro choice women right here in Michigan, has endorsed Dr. @pamelapughmi.bsky.social for State Senate!
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13 We shouldn't have to rely on crowdsourcing food for others we pay taxes to cover; but federal leadership is unwilling to do it. I want to thank State House minority leadership for bringing forward an attempt to stopgap the issue, however I fear it's not going to get a passing vote on the floor.
October 29, 2025 at 3:37 PM
13 We shouldn't have to rely on crowdsourcing food for others we pay taxes to cover; but federal leadership is unwilling to do it. I want to thank State House minority leadership for bringing forward an attempt to stopgap the issue, however I fear it's not going to get a passing vote on the floor.
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12 Food banks already took a hit after the USDA cancelled a $1b/month bulk purchase and distribution network earlier this year and those factors are catching up to us locally and around the country.
October 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
12 Food banks already took a hit after the USDA cancelled a $1b/month bulk purchase and distribution network earlier this year and those factors are catching up to us locally and around the country.
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11 It's not an answer that is revolutionary, it's not one that solves all the problems we have both old and new, but it keeps people who are already working from having to resort to more desperate measures.
October 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
11 It's not an answer that is revolutionary, it's not one that solves all the problems we have both old and new, but it keeps people who are already working from having to resort to more desperate measures.
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10 All that has to be done is for Republicans to keep healthcare costs for millions of *American Citizens* a semblance of affordable and these issues mostly go away for the time being.
October 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
10 All that has to be done is for Republicans to keep healthcare costs for millions of *American Citizens* a semblance of affordable and these issues mostly go away for the time being.
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9 The feds have collected an extra 3 SNAP costs per month in tariff revenue over the past four months or so but that's not paying for it. Our military members had to get a paycheck from a billionaire friend of the president instead of taxpayers because of this.
October 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
9 The feds have collected an extra 3 SNAP costs per month in tariff revenue over the past four months or so but that's not paying for it. Our military members had to get a paycheck from a billionaire friend of the president instead of taxpayers because of this.
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8 Meanwhile we've recently given 5 months worth of SNAP cost to Argentina to prop up their government and help their current administration win their election. We've increased the amount we've spent on immigration enforcement by about 1.2 SNAP cost per month and that's still going.
October 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
8 Meanwhile we've recently given 5 months worth of SNAP cost to Argentina to prop up their government and help their current administration win their election. We've increased the amount we've spent on immigration enforcement by about 1.2 SNAP cost per month and that's still going.
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7 We're taking plans seeing increases of $1k+/month without credits, mostly those over the age of 50 but under Medicare age. Heck I think there would be enough support from Dems in congress to look at reforming SNAP to reduce what could be bought if it meant getting dollars into hands at this point.
October 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
7 We're taking plans seeing increases of $1k+/month without credits, mostly those over the age of 50 but under Medicare age. Heck I think there would be enough support from Dems in congress to look at reforming SNAP to reduce what could be bought if it meant getting dollars into hands at this point.
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6 But the leadership of the majority has shown no interest in doing that. And what's their excuse for not doing so? A lie that hinges on substantially increasing healthcare costs for millions of *Americans* and *only* Americans.
October 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
6 But the leadership of the majority has shown no interest in doing that. And what's their excuse for not doing so? A lie that hinges on substantially increasing healthcare costs for millions of *Americans* and *only* Americans.
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5 SNAP overall costs the feds about $7.8 billion a month. It's not pocket change. But the SNAP contingency fund the USDA has is currently sitting at $6 billion, enough for at minimum a partial payment; and Congress could jump in with a quick bill to float it.
October 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
5 SNAP overall costs the feds about $7.8 billion a month. It's not pocket change. But the SNAP contingency fund the USDA has is currently sitting at $6 billion, enough for at minimum a partial payment; and Congress could jump in with a quick bill to float it.
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4 You then have businesses, mainly large corporations, that are doing everything in their power to eliminate those low cost jobs by adding kiosks, automation, and "AI" to eliminate entry level and processing jobs that drive wages even lower because more people are in need and less jobs are available
October 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
4 You then have businesses, mainly large corporations, that are doing everything in their power to eliminate those low cost jobs by adding kiosks, automation, and "AI" to eliminate entry level and processing jobs that drive wages even lower because more people are in need and less jobs are available
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3 Others may include single parents who find it easier to survive by caring for young kids after they don't qualify for WIC than get a job and pay for care (~40% of parents have family to care for their child, average licensed childcare costs are about $700/mo, 56 hours of work at MI min wage).
October 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
3 Others may include single parents who find it easier to survive by caring for young kids after they don't qualify for WIC than get a job and pay for care (~40% of parents have family to care for their child, average licensed childcare costs are about $700/mo, 56 hours of work at MI min wage).
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2 So between working and disabled (unable to work) you're at 80% of total recipients. You then add in seniors who may be working even if unable to do the tasks as well as they used to and are being let go for "poor performance", or are unable to check that "disabled" box for one reason or another.
October 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
2 So between working and disabled (unable to work) you're at 80% of total recipients. You then add in seniors who may be working even if unable to do the tasks as well as they used to and are being let go for "poor performance", or are unable to check that "disabled" box for one reason or another.
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A reminder to those saying "those people losing SNAP should work, look at [insert service job here]"
~70% of SNAP recipients are already in those jobs.
~39% who benefit are aged 18 or under (including many working teens)
~20% are aged 60 and over
~10% are disabled
~70% of SNAP recipients are already in those jobs.
~39% who benefit are aged 18 or under (including many working teens)
~20% are aged 60 and over
~10% are disabled
October 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
A reminder to those saying "those people losing SNAP should work, look at [insert service job here]"
~70% of SNAP recipients are already in those jobs.
~39% who benefit are aged 18 or under (including many working teens)
~20% are aged 60 and over
~10% are disabled
~70% of SNAP recipients are already in those jobs.
~39% who benefit are aged 18 or under (including many working teens)
~20% are aged 60 and over
~10% are disabled