Michigan Supreme Court elections, 2020

McCormack's campaign web page said, “Our courts serve the Michigan people. Judges must never forget that we administer justice in the people’s name. That responsibility extends beyond the crucial tasks of handing down judgments and sentences. Our justice system must also provide resources and assistance to all who require access to it. Equal justice for all is the core value of our system of justice, and a fundamental principle of our democracy.”

McCormack's campaign web page said, "Chief Justice McCormack is committed to making sure the Michigan Supreme Court is independent from political pressure and is committed to justice for all of Michigan’s people."

McCormack's campaign web page said, "Chief Justice McCormack believes the courtroom is one place where fairness should outrank strength, and where being right should matter more than being popular or powerful."

My work, nonprofit, and advocacy experience will bring an important perspective to our State's highest Court. We need justices who understand frontline issues and who have a proven track record of serving the people of our State.

We need justices who will lead on important changes to the justice system. We need to continue the hard work of addressing disparities in our criminal justice system and the access to justice crisis (lack of counsel) in our civil justice system. Our justices should lead on these important issues. My work the past 15 years has been largely devoted to fighting for fairness for everyone. The work of the courts should be the same.

Our court system must be accessible and transparent. Important technological changes were forced upon the system due to the public health crisis. Many of these changes were long overdue and should remain in place to allow the public easier access to the court system (whether as a participant or viewer). If elected, I will work to keep these improvements in place.

Kelly's campaign website said, "Throughout her career Mary has been a steadfast champion of the rights of victims."

Kelly's campaign website said, "In 2015, Mary was awarded by her peers in the St. Clair County Bar Association with the James T. Corden Civility Award. This Award recognizes attorneys who practice law with dignity and respect. It honors attorneys who place a premium on integrity, honesty, ethics and fairness."

Kelly's campaign website said she "has developed a special empathy with those who have lost family and friends to drunk driving and substance abuse. Mary has directed her enthusiasm for this issue not only to holding those responsible accountable, but also working with agencies to design a more comprehensive approach to a treatment program that would effectively deter repeated substance abuse and combat re-victimization by the same individual."

Swartzle said he intended "to be a judge who is blind to the parties before the bench, one who favors not the plaintiff, not the defendant, not the prosecutor, not the criminal defendant, not the government, not the corporation, not the individual, but a judge who focuses solely on the facts and the law."

Swartzle's campaign website said, "Judge Brock Swartzle is a proven rule-of-law conservative, and you can judge that for yourself by reading his published opinions. If a candidate claims to be a rule-of-law conservative, but you can’t read the proof for yourself, they’re certainly not proven, and they might not be as conservative as they claim."

In a post on his website Swartzle wrote, "A judge cannot be beholden to a particular political view; rather, a judge must be beholden to the Rule of Law. This is true even in the case of the Michigan Supreme Court, where political parties nominate candidates—we still run as nonpartisans, and the Michigan Code of Judicial Conduct (applicable to judges and judicial candidates alike) reminds us that we must always be 'unswayed by partisan interests, public clamor, or fear of criticism' when performing our professional duties."

The Supreme Court needs Justices who will apply the law as written, not as it could be written in the mind of the Judge. My background in the law for over thirty five years has taught me the importance of this purpose. My experience in the practice of law before judges has taught me that judges are sometimes reluctant to simply apply the law as written. I can bring a balanced respect for the written law and the Constitution in particular to the bench, so that Justice may be done.

The future of the judicial system is for the People to decide, but that future must recover a solid commitment to the rule of law, not the law of judges. Michigan Lawyers must also be freed from the politicized State Bar of Michigan by elimination of compulsory membership. The Supreme Court should be leading this fight. Instead, it sides with the Bar. It compels lawyers to pay money to the Bar for the propagation of ideas with which they disagree. The Court also tramples down the natural rights of conscience in the process. Securing natural rights is the states only compelling interest.

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In an interview, Nepton said, "I want to give people options. The two-party system hurts America and individual Americans. I believe in freedom – as much freedom for the individual as possible. No politician was talking about this."

In an interview, Nepton said, "I will help give power back to the citizens of Michigan. The smaller the government, the smaller the taxes… and the larger the freedoms for the individual!"

In an interview, Nepton said, "I believe in freedom. I believe each American should be given as much freedom in running their lives as possible. I believe every time we take away any freedom we undo the possibilities of tomorrow. More specifically I believe in the freedom to marry the person you choose; I believe in the freedom to have access to medical procedures and medical products; and the freedom to do with your body as you see fit."

Independence- throughout my public service I've been known as an Independent whose loyalty has always been to the public. I will continue to apply the Rule of Law equally to all.

Integrity - As a Dearborn Council member and County Commissioner I fought to protect residents and sponsored the county's first Ethics Ordinance prohibiting officials from self-dealing.

Committed - As a family division judge, Judge Hubbard authored the first instructional video on how to file for divorce for those who cannot afford attorneys providing real Access to Justice.