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Entry Overview: Remember last week when we shared the story of Jamie Thompson paying her son to work on her own campaign? Now information shows her son has a domestic violence conviction. Key Facts: Her son, Jackson Thompson, was charged with domestic violence in September of 2025. State Representative Jamie Thompson paid her son $24,690 from August 2024 through December 2025. Jamie Thompson used her position to introduce a bill that would directly benefit her son. Why it Mat

Entry Overview: Jason Rogers has a history of sharing racist social media posts. Like Bo French in Texas, Rogers often shares derogatory statements about immigrants, and statements with homophobic or transphobic rhetoric. Key Facts: In July, Rogers reposted a post from X that disparaged immigrants with the message that, “All cultures are not equal” Rogers posted about marriage equality calling it an attack on religious liberty Why it Matters: The recent controversy surroundi

Entry Overview: Briar Bearss was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor for domestic violence in Tuscola County in 2023. In the wake of Ohio Congressman Max Miller facing allegations of domestic violence. This is the latest example of someone in public life not living up to the values of conservatism. Key Facts: Briar Bearss was arrested and charged with domestic violence. The case was in Tuscola County (08/21/2023 Case No: 2023-23-0933SM-SM) Bearss was held on a $3,000.00 b

Entry Overview: As reported by Michigan Advance and The Detroit News, State Representative Jamie Thompson has paid her son out of campaign funds even after he faced domestic violence charges in September of 2025. New evidence has come to light that Thompson stopped paying her son after the articles were published but then resumed payments in April, roughly eight weeks later. Key Facts: State Representative Jamie Thompson paid her son $24,690 from August 2024 through Decembe

Entry Overview: When major events dominate the news, Harry Sawicki has repeatedly used them to post sensational and debunked claims on social media. Rather than demonstrating leadership or focusing on the issues affecting his district, Sawicki has spent years chasing attention online. Key Facts: In 2013, Sawicki shared posts questioning the Sandy Hook shootings where 20 early elementary students and 6 educators were gunned down. Sawicki has also questioned the birthplace of O

Entry Overview: Ron Kokinda is a longtime staffer and supporter of the late Lyndon LaRouche, a known anti-semite, and the PAC that still exists supporting LaRouche’s views, which was once described by the The Heritage Foundation as “one of the strangest political groups in America.” Key Facts: Ron Kokinda is affiliated with far-right activism organization LaRouche PAC. In May 1986, Kokinda was an aide for LaRouche A July 1984 report from conservative think tank The Heritage F

Entry Overview: U.S. Rep. John James voted against an amendment that would have eliminated a Biden-era federal vehicle monitoring mandate — a provision critics warn could allow driver behavior tracking and even remote vehicle shutdown. Conservative groups have called the rule government overreach. Key Facts: On January 22, 2026, Rep. Thomas Massie introduced an amendment to repeal the federal vehicle monitoring requirement created under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Joh

Entry Overview: Heather Lombardini, a Lansing GOP fundraiser, is facing felony charges related to the Unlock Michigan dark money scandal. Despite this, she continues to work with GOP lawmakers and campaigns, raising questions about working with a fundraiser under indictment. Key Facts: Lombardini, co-founder of Bright Spark Strategies, is facing a felony charge related to her role a “dark money scheme” - add cite She remains the treasurer for 19 active candidate committees a

Entry Overview: Pam Pugh, Michigan State Board of Education President, married a registered sex offender in 2005. Newly obtained marriage and court records show the conviction occurred months before the marriage, raising public concern about judgement and leadership suitability. Key Facts: Married MyKing Smith on February 4, 2005 Smith was convicted in September 2005 for 4th Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct with a minor (ages 13-15) Divorce filed : September 2014, nearly a dec