Democratic convention. Other candidates for … Unlike the U.S. Supreme Court, Michigan’s … Candidate. Democratic convention for Michigan Supreme Court (2 seats) Elizabeth Welch and incumbent Bridget Mary McCormack advanced from the Democratic convention for Michigan Supreme Court on August 29, 2020. Chief Justice Bridget McCormack is up for re-election and Justice Stephen Markman’s seat is open. The Michigan Republican Party is scheduled to officially select its two Michigan Supreme Court nominees during a state convention on Aug. 29. Kelly has worked for the St. Clair County Prosecutor’s Office … The Michigan Republican Party nominated Mary Kelly and Brock Swartzle for the Supreme Court.