Michigan’s First Congressional District spans a vast and diverse geographic area—an eight hour drive end to end. Historically, many voters in rural and remote communities have had limited opportunities to engage directly with congressional candidates in meaningful public settings. Primary-season events often focus on fundraising or brief appearances rather than substantive dialogue.

• Coordinating events across the entire district, not just population centers

• Starting early in the election cycle, well ahead of the August primary

• Empowering local communities to host forums while benefiting from district-wide coordination

• Creating consistent standards for fairness, access, and civility across all events