Win election(for candidate) and increase political power of the elected officials party(democrat or republican). Normally voters don't hear much about a candidates policies and elections are won and lost off name recognition. This weakens democracy because it favors incumbents and doesn't promote change.
Lansing /ËlÃ¦nsÉªÅ/ is the capital of the US state of Michigan. It is located mostly in Ingham County, although portions of the city extend west into Eaton County and north into Clinton County. The 2010 Census placed the city's population at 114,297, making it the fifth largest city in Michigan.
Counties in Michigan within area code 517 include: Barry County, Branch County, Calhoun County, Clinton County, Eaton County, Hillsdale County, Ingham County, Ionia County, Jackson County, Lenawee County, Livingston County, and Shiawassee County.rea code 517 serves south-central Michigan, including Lansing which is the capital of Michigan, along with the larger cities and communities of Clinton, East Lansing, Jackson, and Okemos, in addition to many smaller communities within the service area. Select Any Michigan City or Town Alphabetically. A. B.