Smith defends her state Senate seat State Sen. Alma Wheeler Smith and Republican candidate John Hochstetler will fight to the finish when it comes to the Michigan Senate seat. With the November 3 election right around the corner, the political winds are swirling and nobody is sure where the cards will fall. After President Clinton admitted he had an affair with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky, Republicans salivated at the potential political payoff. The issues are not always what determine the outcome of an election. Without enough money, an election can be lost before campaigning even begins.
Soft money is the latest fad, and involves dollars groups spend for issue advocacy.
Rivers seeks third term to focus on education, health At 21 years old, Lynn Rivers was at a crossroads. Married with two children, no job and only a high school diploma, Rivers decided it was time to go back to school. Businessperson Hickey challenges Rivers Republican congressional candidate Tom Hickey said citizens in the 13th congressional district are looking for a change in the Capitol. Run for the two open seats on the University Board of Regents. Wayne State University Law Prof.