In November 2022, Michigan voters will elect two justices to the Michigan Supreme Court in a nonpartisan election. Five candidates are running for the two seats: Incumbent Justices Richard Bernstein and Brian Zahra, State Rep. Kyra Harris Bolden, Paul Hudson, and Kerry Lee Morgan. Although the election is nonpartisan and all candidates will appear on the ballot without a party label, candidates can be nominated by political parties. Bernstein and Bolden were nominated by the Democratic party, Zahra and Hudson were nominated by the Republican party, and Morgan was nominated by the Libertarian party.
Kantar Media/CMAG: Estimated Total TV Spending: $475,960*
- Estimated spending by Kyra Harris Bolden: $184,090
- Estimated spending by Richard Bernstein: $99,230
- Estimated spending by Justice for All PAC: $83,830
- Estimated spending by Paul Hudson: $108,810
*Spending figures last updated November 7, 2022.
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October 30 – MI Harris-Bolden Fair and Impartial
In this ad, a voiceover says, “As an experienced advocate for justice, Kyra Harris Bolden will fight for us all on the Michigan Supreme Court.”
Sponsor: Kyra Harris Bolden
Estimated Spending: $54,990
October 25 – MI Harris-Bolden Trusted Fighter 15
In this ad, a voiceover says, “Kyra Harris Bolden for Michigan Supreme Court. A trusted fighter and an experienced advocate.”
Sponsor: Kyra Harris Bolden
Estimated Spending: $36,070
October 25 – MI Bernstein Blind Justice 15
In this ad, Richard Bernstein says, “Life’s not fair, but judges should be.”
Sponsor: Richard Bernstein
Estimated Spending: $36,260
October 21 – MI Justice For All One Million
In this ad, a voiceover says “Call Justice Zahra and thank him for standing up for those extremists who don’t believe that women should have the right to vote on their reproductive freedoms.”
Sponsor: Justice for All PAC
Estimated Spending: $13,710
October 18 – MI Hudson Umpire
In this ad, Paul Hudson says, “I’m running for the Michigan Supreme Court to be an umpire, not a politician.”
Sponsor: Paul Hudson
Estimated Spending: $108,810
October 11 – MI Justice for All Part of History
In this ad, a voiceover says, “This November, you can be a part of history and ensure your rights are protected. Justice Richard Bernstein is the Michigan Supreme Court’s first blind justice, and Kyra Harris Bolden is running to be the first Black woman to serve on the court.”
Sponsor: Justice for All PAC
Estimated Spending: $70,120
September 27 – MI Bernstein Blind Justice
In this ad, Richard Bernstein says, “I may be blind, but my vision for Michigan is fairness. A supreme court that follows the law and protects your rights.”
Sponsor: Richard Bernstein
Estimated Spending: $62,970
September 23 – MI Harris Bolden 1939
In this ad, Kyra Harris Bolden says “I’ll fight for equal justice for every Michigander. For your children and mine.”
Sponsor: Kyra Harris Bolden
Estimated Spending: $93,030
