Midland Daily News

July 9, 2010
Lansing -- Midland Republican John Moolenaar has picked up three key endorsements in his bid to win the 36th District Senate seat now held by Sen. Tony Stamas, R-Midland.

The Michigan Townships Association Political Action Committee Thursday announced its endorsement of John Moolenaar. The same day the Small Business Association of Michigan and the National Federation of Independent Business also announced their support for Moolenaar.

Gaylord Herald Times

June 29, 2010
GAYLORD — Candidates vying for the positions of Otsego County Commissioner, 1st Congressional District, 36th State Senate and 105th State Representative spoke at a forum at Gornick Auditorium Tuesday, hosted by the Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce. Mike Reling of Eagle 101.5 asked questions during the live remote broadcast from the auditorium..

Gaylord Herald Times

April 12, 2010
Gaylord - State Senate hopeful John Moolenaar announced his Republican candidacy for the 36th District seat in Gaylord Monday as part of a two-day, 10-stop tour across Northern Michigan.

WBKB TV 11 - Alpena

April 12, 2010
Alpena - John Moolenaar's announcement speech was covered by WBKB TV 11 in Alpena.

The Alpena News

April 12, 2010
Alpena - "I am running for state senator, because I feel Michigan is worth fighting for," Moolenaar said. "It is going to take more than just me. It is going to take Republicans and Democrats. It is going to take all of us to make a new, better Michigan."

Midland Daily News

April 12, 2010
Midland - "Make no mistake, these are tough, tough times," Moolenaar told a crowd of more than 50 people gathered at Pizza Sam's. "Instead of coming here seeking a better life, families are leaving our state and those that remain are tired of the gamesmanship in Lansing. To move Michigan forward, we need to send people to Lansing with the courage, the conviction and the experience to set the right priorities and do the right things for citizens, regardless of their party."