Endorsement: Free Press picks for Michigan Supreme Court

(Detroit Free Press) Four candidates are competing for two spots on the Michigan Supreme Court.

The seven justices serving on the state supreme court are the final authority in matters of state law, ruling on questions from whether the state’s civil rights law banning sex-based discrimination applies to sexual orientation — it does, the court ruled in 2022 — or on the constitutionality of the controversial legislative “adopt and amend” process this year — it didn't pass muster.

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Kyra Harris Bolden and William O’Grady

Harris Bolden was a state lawmaker before taking the bench, representing Southfield and the surrounding area for two terms, serving on the House Judiciary Committee and introducing several bills related to criminal justice reform that were signed into law. She was a litigator and criminal defense attorney before that.

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In two years on the court, KYRA HARRIS BOLDEN has proved a collegial, fair and compassionate jurist. Michigan voters should elect her to a full term.



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Kimberly Ann Thomas and Andrew Fink

..... KIMBERLY ANN THOMAS is the better-rounded candidate, with a more nuanced understanding of the complexities of a justice’s role and the needs of the Michiganders she’ll serve. ..............(more)

https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/editorials/2024/10/25/free-press-endorsement-2024-vote-election-michigan-supreme-court/75796545007/