Jesse Whitfield, current President of the Albion Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) invited local candidates to create their own short videos to share with Albion voters. She explains in the invitation video that Albion’s Branch of the AAUW typically teams up with the local NAACP group and retired teachers to offer a forum at the local high school. She explains that this year is different so the group is instead offering the Candidates Clips series.
She asked each candidate to create a short video to share their top three priorities and focus areas. She also asked them to share two details about themselves that make them relatable and significant to Albion. We are sharing the videos here also, as requested by Jesse. Below the Candidates Clips, we will share some information about the Albion Branch of the AAUW, and some related information on this website.
Candidates Clips
Mayoral Candidates
Above – Dave Atchison – current Mayor of Albion and candidate for the next term
Above – Victoria Garcia-Snyder, Mayoral Candidate
Above – Joedy Brown- Mayoral Candidate
Precinct 5
Above – Vivian Davis – Precinct 5 Candidate
Above – Linda LaNoue – Precinct 5 Candidate
Precinct 4
Above – Marcola Lawler – current Precinct 4 councilperson and candidate for the next term
Above – Wayne Arnold – Precinct 4 Candidate
Precinct 3
Above – Nora Jackson – Precinct 3 Candidate
Above – Al Smith – current Precinct 3 councilperson and candidate for the next term
Precinct 1
The current Precinct 1 councilperson Vicky Clark is running unopposed.
This candidate did yet not submit a clip so we are instead sharing the Flash Friday Forum video.
She speaks at the Flash Friday Forum about her experience on the Council.
Albion Branch of the American Association of University Women
More information About Voting
Voting Information for Greater Albion Area
A drop box for ballots and bill payments is available at Albion City Hall. According to Michigan law, a person can register to vote up
Candidate Clips, 2020
Jesse Whitfield, current President of the Albion Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) invited local candidates to create their own short videos
Flash Friday Forum, September 20, 2020
Residents of Albion, MI care about knowing the city’s leaders. On Friday, September 19, 2020, a new round of candidates running for public office in
FLASH FRIDAY FORUM INVITE
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Election 2020 – Albion Local Candidates
This page has links to all of the candidates’ Facebook pages and websites. There is also a new page with videos from the Flash Friday
Vote by Mail
This year Michigan voters may vote by absentee ballot without any reason required. Every registered voter in Michigan will receive an application to vote absentee
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Voting Links for Calhoun County
- Battle Creek Enquirer – lists all Albion Candidates for City Council with their profiles – https://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/story/news/2020/10/09/albion-city-council-candidates-stability-2020-election/3562086001/
- AdVisor & Chronicle – Sept. 26, 2020 Edition with Election Previews for all local candidates including Marshall School Board – Go to Page 10 –
https://www.yumpu.com/xx/document/read/64378930/advisor-09-26-2020 - Calhoun County Election Links
https://www.calhouncountymi.gov/departments/clerk_and_register_of_deeds/elections.php - League of Women Voters
https://www.vote411.org/ - Calhoun County Michigan League of Women Voters – Part of the Kalamazoo branch of the League of Women Voters – on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Calhoun-County-Unit-of-the-League-of-Women-Voters-of-the-Kalamazoo-Area-100103985043338/ - Poll Hero Project – recruiting thousands of college and high school students to be paid poll workers to make the 2020 Election a success. https://www.pollhero.org