Position Sought
Grand Rapids Township Supervisor
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Location
Grand Rapids Township, Michigan
Date of General Election
November 5, 2024
General Election Donation Limit
$1,225
Race/Ethnicity
White/Caucasian
Gender Identity
Cisgender Man
Sexual Orientation
Gay
Pronouns
He/Him/His
Connect with Justin Sheldon
Justin will be the first out LGBTQ+ Supervisor in Grand Rapids Township!
Biography
Justin Sheldon, a former professor of Multi-Cultural Diversity and US History at Grand Valley State University, holds a B.A. in History from GVSU and an M.A. in American History from CMU. Originally hailing from Jackson, MI, Justin made the pivotal decision to relocate to Grand Rapids in 2012, following his spouse’s endeavor in the medical field.
In 2021, Justin embarked on a new chapter of civic engagement by spearheading a club sanctioned by the Michigan Democratic Party, boasting a robust membership exceeding 150 individuals. It was through this dynamic platform that Justin orchestrated a groundbreaking initiative: assembling a comprehensive slate of Democratic candidates to contest every township position in Grand Rapids Township—a historic milestone for Kent County.