On November 5, 2024, Michigan will hold a general election for two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court. The candidates are competing to fill the seats currently held by Justice Kyra Harris-Bolden and Justice David Viviano, whose terms are expiring on January 1, 2025. Viviano has announced that he will not run for reelection. Republicans have nominated State Rep. Andrew Fink, while law professor and juvenile justice advocate Kimberly Ann Thomas ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination. Justice Harris-Bolden defeated Patrick O’Grady in a special election and Justice Thomas defeated Andrew Fink in the general election.
Estimated Total TV Spending: $1,221,770
Candidates:
- Estimated spending by Kyra Harris-Bolden & Kimberly Ann Thomas: $1,095,720
Outside groups:
- Estimated spending by Justice for All Michigan: $126,050
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October 22 – DID YOU FORGET SOMETHING
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In this ad, a voiceover says: “You have to vote the nonpartisan section of the ballot to vote for Justice Kyra Harris-Bolden and Kimberly Ann Thomas, the most qualified candidates for Michigan Supreme Court.”
Sponsor: Kyra Harris-Bolden & Kimberly Ann Thomas
Estimated Spending: $443,810
September 25 – LIVES AND FREEDOMS
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In this ad, a voiceover says: “The Michigan Supreme Court is the last word on our rights and freedoms. Vote Justice Kyra Harris-Bolden and Kimberly Ann Thomas on the nonpartisan section of the ballot.”
Sponsor: Kyra Harris-Bolden & Kimberly Ann Thomas
Estimated Spending: $269,850
September 6 – ONLY CHOICE
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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Experience, integrity, fairness – vote Justice Kyra Harris-Bolden and Kimberly Ann Thomas for Michigan Supreme Court.”
Sponsor: Kyra Harris-Bolden & Kimberly Ann Thomas
Estimated Spending: $382,060
August 29 – REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM
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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Kyra Harris Bolden and Kimberly Thomas are the only Supreme Court candidates who will protect access to abortion.”
Sponsor: Justice for All Michigan
Estimated Spending: $126,050
