Candidate for Michigan Democratic Party Chair. Move Forward, Rebuild and Win! hertelforchair.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3lk5ijvtnjc2nGuess $100m is the price to buy our private data, a giant tax cut for billionaires, and award yourself massive government contracts while you cut health care to seniors and veterans. And they'll throw in a giant ad for your car company at the White House. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/us/politics/elon-musk-trump-donation.html12 Mar 2025 02:04 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk5ijvtnjc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3lizableyt22lUnfortunately, this isn’t a surprise coming from Josh Schriver and the right-wing extremists that populate Matt Hall’s Republican caucus—and it’s deeply dangerous. https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/michigan-rep-josh-shriver-to-unveil-resolution-same-sex-marriage/25 Feb 2025 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3lizableyt22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3lisgrmvick2wMichigan, I’m fired up to build a stronger coalition of Democrats with some of the very best leaders across our state—and win. Thank you for your support!22 Feb 2025 23:08 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3lisgrmvick2whttps://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3lisfcnknec25I'm beyond proud to serve as the next Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party. We'll work as one team, in every county across the state, to build a stronger party that looks out for everyone. I can't wait to get to work. Let's do this!22 Feb 2025 22:42 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3lisfcnknec25https://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3lirwhrv57227Kicking things off at the Michigan Democratic Party Convention! So excited to work together with some of the best organizers and political leaders out there to build a better future for ALL Michiganders.22 Feb 2025 18:16 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3lirwhrv57227https://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3lipkvzib2k26I'm so grateful to receive the support of some Michigan State Representatives who have dedicated their lives to public service. Can't wait to work with them to build a better future for all Michiganders.21 Feb 2025 19:44 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3lipkvzib2k26https://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3limm5cr2es2fI'm thrilled to receive the endorsement of the Arab American Democrats. I can't wait to work with them to ensure that the issues that matter most to Arab American Michiganders are addressed and everyone has what they need to thrive in the Great Lakes State.20 Feb 2025 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3limm5cr2es2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3lil2tbqk222tWas so happy to stop by Grand Rapids on Monday and talk with Democrats about the future of our party here in Michigan.20 Feb 2025 00:45 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3lil2tbqk222thttps://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3likvehlquc25I’m so proud to announce endorsements from county Democratic parties and clubs across Michigan. They’re fired up and ready to come together as one team to win back our Democratic trifecta.19 Feb 2025 23:08 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3likvehlquc25https://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3likha6zbw22aI'm so proud to receive the support of the Wexford County Democratic Party. Winning back our Democratic trifecta starts with organizing in counties like Wexford. I can't wait to work with them to build a better party.19 Feb 2025 18:55 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3likha6zbw22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3likffb5wok2kI had the best time traveling through the Upper Peninsula, talking with Yoopers about how we can work together to grow the Democratic Party here in Michigan.19 Feb 2025 18:22 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3likffb5wok2khttps://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3lik6e3a5n22zThe Trump administration doesn’t care about solving your economic problems. They’re just making it harder for you to live your life. If you’ve been impacted by Trump’s disastrous policies in just this first month, I want to here from you: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxYbdwv3SFF-XfWwClAOKCM-1yN90gs_4Xex8CbWznoTKjZg/viewform19 Feb 2025 16:16 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3lik6e3a5n22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3licjfw6zfk26We’re not leaving any county behind! Regaining our democratic trifecta is gonna take all of us. Are you in? hertelforchair.com#pledge16 Feb 2025 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3licjfw6zfk26https://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3li63k4nj3s2aThe Trump administration is trying to erase and all trans and queer people from existence with its latest move, removing the words "transgender" and "queer" from the Stonewall national monument website. https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/13/us/stonewall-inn-national-monument-transgender/index.html14 Feb 2025 20:54 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3li63k4nj3s2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3li3jw7kyok2bI can’t wait to visit the Upper Peninsula this weekend and learn what I can do as MDP chair to ensure these communities have the resources they need to elect Democrats up and down the ballot. See you soon!13 Feb 2025 20:33 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3li3jw7kyok2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3lhzg7slhjk2aIf we want to win in the next cycle, Democrats need to move forward, rebuild, come together as one united team, and invest in the future. We can't just focus on the top of the ticket. We need to put energy and resources behind hyper-local races.13 Feb 2025 00:21 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhzg7slhjk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3lhz3ew5mqs2rI'm thrilled to have the support of Mayor Sheldon Neeley. He's been a leader in Flint for decades and knows how to fight for what his community needs. I can't wait to work with him to build a stronger, more united Democratic Party here in Michigan.12 Feb 2025 21:07 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhz3ew5mqs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3lhwckav54c2kFor his entire career, Sen. Jeff Irwin has fought for progressive change—from environmental protections to affordable housing to racial justice. I couldn't be happier to have his support.11 Feb 2025 18:38 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhwckav54c2khttps://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3lhw4nyqmfs2hFrom fighting to pass criminal justice reform bills to improving our state's transparency laws to protecting reproductive freedom—Sen. @jeremymoss.bsky.social has Michiganders' backs. And I'm glad he's got mine in the race for MDP Chair.11 Feb 2025 16:52 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhw4nyqmfs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3lhtycchexc2kFrom the endless attacks on trans and nonbinary people to ICE raids on immigrant communities to the mass layoff of federal employees—it’s been a maddening few weeks.10 Feb 2025 20:29 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhtycchexc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3lhovl2smec2wI'm thrilled to have the support of long-time organizer, activist, and workers' rights advocate Cindy Estrada.08 Feb 2025 19:57 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhovl2smec2whttps://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3lhm3lgaz4s26Now more than ever, we need to unite every part of our state and start fighting back. That’s why I’m calling my agenda for the MDP “One Team.” Learn more at www.hertelforchair.com07 Feb 2025 17:06 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhm3lgaz4s26https://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3lhjpuk4tr22lSen. Gary Peters has been a strong and effective leader in Michigan for decades. He's worked across the aisle to find commonsense solutions to the problems working people in Michigan face every day. I'm honored to have his support.06 Feb 2025 18:31 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhjpuk4tr22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3lhhqdsfrkc2dSen. Debbie Stabenow is a trailblazing leader who has dedicated her entire career to public service. She's fought to protect our Great Lakes, improve conditions for workers, and increase access to affordable health care. It's an incredible honor to have her endorsement.05 Feb 2025 23:35 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhhqdsfrkc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3lhgtygotdc2kRep. Hillary Scholten knows what it takes to put partisan politics aside, focus on common-sense issues, and win in red districts in Michigan. She's fighting for working families in West Michigan, and I'm so grateful to have her support.05 Feb 2025 15:07 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhgtygotdc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3lhcmfdeock2fIt's a great privilege to have the backing of SEIU Michigan members. Together, we'll make sure that the rights of Michigan workers are protected, and that worker priorities are always at the forefront of our efforts.03 Feb 2025 22:41 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhcmfdeock2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3lhcaqbv5wk2cI was so happy to join my friend, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the 12th and 13th congressional district leadership, and precinct delegates to talk about how we can come together as one team to build a better Michigan Democratic Party.03 Feb 2025 19:12 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhcaqbv5wk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3lhbzht2shk2tEvery day, Rep. Jennifer Conlin works to improve the lives of Michiganders in her district—from strengthening our infrastructure to improving school safety. I'm grateful to have her endorsement.03 Feb 2025 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhbzht2shk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3lhbxc7x4zs2xIf you're ready to move forward, help rebuild the Democratic Party, and win as one, united team, then you've come to the right place. sign up to volunteer to make calls or collect signatures, and let's create a party that works for all of us. bit.ly/410jeeP https://bit.ly/410jeeP03 Feb 2025 16:23 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhbxc7x4zs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/curtisherteljr.bsky.social/post/3lh2tuc5vrk2cMacomb: I'm coming to you next Monday, Feb. 10th for a meet and greet. Let's chat about how we can work together to build a stronger, more united Democratic Party here in Michigan. RSVP today: bit.ly/42z7scf31 Jan 2025 20:33 +0000at://did:plc:c4r7bqqbl2tfct2boddbe6ca/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh2tuc5vrk2c