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Politics and pie in Glen Arbor

Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. — Join IPR, the Leelanau Enterprise and the Glen Arbor Sun for the 2026 Cherry Pie Debates

Every two years, these events put candidates front-and-center in front of those they’re hoping to represent.

This year, hear from 103rd House District incumbent Rep. Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City) and her challenger, Edwin Dean (R-Northport). They’ll be joined by state Sen. John Damoose (R-Harbor Springs) and his 37th District challenger Kate Gallup (D-Cedar).

Moderators for the event are Brian Freiberger, editor of the Leelanau Enterprise; Ed Ronco, news director at Interlochen Public Radio; and Jacob Wheeler, editor and publisher of the Glen Arbor Sun. The League of Women Voters of Leelanau County helps craft questions every year, too.

And yes, there will be cherry pie and ice cream! Admission is free, as is the dessert.

Doors open at 6:30, with the debate starting at 7 p.m., at Glen Arbor Town Hall, 6394 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI 49636