On this year’s ballot are candidates for the Ingham County Board of Commissioners (15 seats). If you are unsure which county district you vote in, visit the Ingham County website to find more information — including a map of each district.
Whether you choose to vote absentee or in person, get to know the candidates before you vote by reading their responses to key issues facing Ingham County residents.
Here (below) are candidates in their own words. To return to the main election package, click here.
Meet the candidates
Thomas Morgan (Democrat):
Belinda Fitzpatrick (Republican):
Jim Schmidt (Republican):
On systemic racism
Thomas Morgan (Democrat):
Belinda Fitzpatrick (Republican):
Jim Schmidt (Republican):
On the COVID-19 response
Thomas Morgan (Democrat):
Belinda Fitzpatrick (Republican):
Jim Schmidt (Republican):
On economic stability and inflation
Thomas Morgan (Democrat):
Belinda Fitzpatrick (Republican):
Jim Schmidt (Republican):
On election security
Thomas Morgan (Democrat):
Belinda Fitzpatrick (Republican):
Jim Schmidt (Republican):
On public safety
Thomas Morgan (Democrat):
Belinda Fitzpatrick (Republican):
Jim Schmidt (Republican):
Other issues of import
Thomas Morgan (Democrat):
Belinda Fitzpatrick (Republican):
Jim Schmidt (Republican):
This story was assembled from email questionnaires managed by LSJ news assistants Jayne Higo and Veronica Bolanos. Contact them at LSJ-EAs@lsj.com or 517.377.1112.