Campaign Events
It's a busy summer with lots of opportunities to meet up with Abbie all across the district!
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All events are free and open to the public, so all you need to do is show up as you are with your hopes and ideas for creating a Michigan that works for us all.
May 22, 2026
Coffee & Conversation
Join Abbie at Hall Street Bakery from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. for relaxed conversation in an informal setting. Ask questions, share your ideas, voice your concerns - let's keep building momentum by building community!
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May 27, 2026
ACTIVATE Volunteer Fair
Hosted by the Kent County Democratic Party at Kent Dems Headquarters from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., this is an opportunity to connect with Abbie and the team about various ways to get involved in the campaign (and find out more about other ways to help Democrats win in 2026).
May 28, 2026
Playground Clean-Up
Connect with Abbie and José Rodriguez (candidate for Grand Rapids Public Schools School Board) at Mulick Park from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. to share ideas, chat about their campaigns and create a cleaner park for the neighborhood.
May 29, 2026
Neighborhood Ice Cream Social
We'll provide the ice cream at the Garfield Park picnic shelter from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - you bring your questions and ideas for Abbie and additional candidates to be announced!
May 30, 2026
Lids for Kids
Abbie and team will be at Garfield Park from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for the annual Lids for Kids event. Stop by and say hello while picking up new, free, properly-fitted bike helmets for your children!
June 4, 2026
Believe in Better Fundraiser
Join us for an evening of conversation and community-building at The Meanwhile from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. RSVP here (with or without a contribution!).
June 12, 2026
Neighborhood Ice Cream Social
We'll provide the ice cream at the Pinery Park picnic shelter from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - you bring your questions and ideas for Abbie and additional candidates to be announced!
June 13, 2026
Rock the Block
Abbie and team will be tabling at LINC UP's Rock the Block festival from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Plan to stop by and chat while you enjoy everything the annual street festival has to offer.
June 20-21, 2026
Grand Rapids Pride Festival
Abbie and team will be tabling at Calder Plaza for both days of the Grand Rapids Pride Festival. Plan to stop by and say hello!
June 22, 2026
Kent Dems Labor & Educator Caucus Candidate Forum
Hear from Abbie and other candidates running in contested primary elections at the Teamsters Local #406 Hall starting at 5:30 p.m.
June 24, 2026
ACTIVATE Volunteer Fair
Hosted by the Kent County Democratic Party at Kent Dems Headquarters from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., this is an opportunity to connect with Abbie and the team about various ways to get involved in the campaign (and find out more about other ways to help Democrats win in 2026).
June 26, 2026
Coffee & Conversation
Join Abbie at Squibb Coffee and Wine Bar from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. for relaxed conversation in an informal setting. Ask questions, share your ideas, voice your concerns - let's keep building momentum by building community!
June 26, 2026
Neighborhood Ice Cream Social
We'll provide the ice cream at the Pinewood Park picnic shelter from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - you bring your questions and ideas for Abbie andadditional candidates to be announced!
July 4, 2026
July 4th Parades
Walk with us in the Hollyhock, Kentwood and/or East Grand Rapids parades! (We have it on good authority that Captain America will be walking alongside our crew.) Sign up here to join in the fun!
July 10, 2026
Neighborhood Ice Cream Social
We'll provide the ice cream at the Wilcox Park picnic shelter from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - you bring your questions and ideas for Abbie and additional candidates to be announced!
July 13, 2026
First Steps Kent Candidate Forum
Hear from Abbie and other candidates running in contest primaries on issues related to early childhood, childcare and the needs of working families. Details TBD.
July 22, 2026
ACTIVATE Volunteer Fair
Hosted by the Kent County Democratic Party at Kent Dems Headquarters from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., this is an opportunity to connect with Abbie and the team about various ways to get involved in the campaign (and find out more about other ways to help Democrats win in 2026).
July 24, 2026
Coffee & Conversation
Join Abbie at Corazón de Café from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. for relaxed conversation in an informal setting. Ask questions, share your ideas, voice your concerns - let's keep building momentum by building community!
July 24, 2026
Neighborhood Ice Cream Social
We'll provide the ice cream at the MLK Park picnic shelter from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - you bring your questions and ideas for Abbie and additional candidates to be announced!