Lennox ends run for state House of Representatives
Topinabee junior steps down after incumbent decides to rerun for District 105 seat
By: Angie Favot
Issue date: 4/28/08 Section: News
Dennis Lennox II has ended his campaign for a seat in the Michigan House of Representatives.
The Topinabee junior decided at 1 p.m. Saturday that he will end his run for the seat because incumbent Rep. Kevin Elsenheimer, R-Bellaire, decided to regain his position in House District 105. The district is composed of Antrim, Charlevoix, Otsego and part of Cheboygan County.
"Obviously I'm disappointed," Lennox said. "… I would rather lose than have to step out. I could have stayed in the race, but I chose not to."
Elsenhiemer left his position to run for the 4th District Court of Appeals; however, when Elsenhiemer was advised his campaign would not be in the best interest of the Republican Party, he dropped his campaign by Friday's deadline to rerun for state legislature, Lennox said. Only one name could be endorsed by the Republican Party on the ballot. The filing deadline for the House position is May 13.
"I've known him for four years and I didn't want to run against a sitting Republican for legislature," Lennox said. "Not just because of his position, but because he's a friend."
He said Elsenhiemer is the No. 2 ranking Republican in the state House of Representatives. Lennox will endorse Elsenhiemer, and is committed to making sure issues he discussed with northern Michigan, like cutting taxes and stimulating the economy, will be resolved.
Lennox campaigned for five weeks, but said in politics these things happen.
"I expect to run in 2010 if there's an opportunity there," Lennox said.
He said he does not know if he will continue his education at Central Michigan University because he will have a long summer filled with other opportunities.
For now, Lennox said he is just going to relax after campaigning.
"I was pleased with the campaign. I received an incredible amount of support," he said.
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The Topinabee junior decided at 1 p.m. Saturday that he will end his run for the seat because incumbent Rep. Kevin Elsenheimer, R-Bellaire, decided to regain his position in House District 105. The district is composed of Antrim, Charlevoix, Otsego and part of Cheboygan County.
"Obviously I'm disappointed," Lennox said. "… I would rather lose than have to step out. I could have stayed in the race, but I chose not to."
Elsenhiemer left his position to run for the 4th District Court of Appeals; however, when Elsenhiemer was advised his campaign would not be in the best interest of the Republican Party, he dropped his campaign by Friday's deadline to rerun for state legislature, Lennox said. Only one name could be endorsed by the Republican Party on the ballot. The filing deadline for the House position is May 13.
"I've known him for four years and I didn't want to run against a sitting Republican for legislature," Lennox said. "Not just because of his position, but because he's a friend."
He said Elsenhiemer is the No. 2 ranking Republican in the state House of Representatives. Lennox will endorse Elsenhiemer, and is committed to making sure issues he discussed with northern Michigan, like cutting taxes and stimulating the economy, will be resolved.
Lennox campaigned for five weeks, but said in politics these things happen.
"I expect to run in 2010 if there's an opportunity there," Lennox said.
He said he does not know if he will continue his education at Central Michigan University because he will have a long summer filled with other opportunities.
For now, Lennox said he is just going to relax after campaigning.
"I was pleased with the campaign. I received an incredible amount of support," he said.
news@cm-life.com
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Ugh
posted 5/03/08 @ 11:04 PM EST
i was looking forward to seeing lennox and rao confront each other at a house committee hearing.
Marty E
posted 5/04/08 @ 4:57 PM EST
Wow! A publicity stunt by Lennox! How out of character.
Ryan
posted 5/04/08 @ 9:32 PM EST
This is hilarious. I hope he decides to quit CMU and take his "other opportunties." That little spoiled-brat will eventually regret not having a college degree. (Continued…)
Susan
posted 5/04/08 @ 10:47 PM EST
I don't understand how Marty can call this a publicity stunt. Lennox is a smart politician; it would take an idiot to run against the No. 2 ranking Republican. (Continued…)
Nick Smith
posted 5/06/08 @ 2:36 PM EST
I was honestly looking forward to him getting absolutely slaughtered if he made it to the fall. This clown is essentially a joke at CMU. Did he honestly think he'd be anything less than a joke at the polls or to any constituancy (sic) dumb enough to make them their representative?
The Republicans probably wanted the other guy to run so they can TRY to reduce the number of seats their party is definitely going to lose statewide and nationally in November as best they can. (Continued…)
Mark Neville
posted 5/06/08 @ 11:25 PM EST
Ah, another lennoxism. Dennis, just give up. You dropped out because people are actually getting to know the real Dennis Lennox. You know, the high pitched, daddy's volvo driving, trapped in the closet, paranoid, future threat to society, annoying college kid with no friends. (Continued…)
BDoyle
posted 5/07/08 @ 11:52 AM EST
Does this mean we won't have to hear from Lennox in the next few months?
What are we going to do with our lives?
Jeff
posted 5/08/08 @ 7:25 PM EST
Looks like some people are jealous of Mr Lennox's accomplishments in Republican politics.
Hmm
posted 5/09/08 @ 1:09 AM EST
Let's be honest. Mr. Lennox used tactics that other politicians/polically minded people have for years. It's clear that he wants a reaction, and most of you are giving it to him. (Continued…)
Jeff Solomon
posted 5/09/08 @ 7:15 AM EST
Dennis picked the right school to get his attention fix. We are way too nice and too sober to care about his rants.
Unfortunately, nobody cares to hear what a FOX News hack has to say anymore. (Continued…)
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