Candidates in Michigan State Senate race detail why they feel they're the best option

But in order to run, he had to give up his office in Michigan's 20th district, after 16 years of representing Southwest Michigan.

Now, three republicans are on the ballot, hoping to replace Nesbitt; Curtis Clark, Kenny Clevengger, and Chris Moraitis.

For the democrats, Dale Murney is running unopposed in Tuesday's primary.

For those three candidates, Tuesday's goal is simple. Bring home a victory, and be the GOP candidate facing Murney in November.

Kenny Clevenger's recent roles include South Haven school board member, Van Buren school board president, and Casco Township board treasurer.

Clevenger tells ABC57B he believes he's the right person for the job, in part thanks to his wealth of experience.

"I'm the best candidate for this position because I was born and raised here, I've served this community my entire life, I'm the only candidate with elected experience, I serve on the South Haven school board, Casco Township treasurer, and I've got the experience that we need to hit the ground running," said Clevenger.

Chris Moraitis is no stranger to elected positions, having served the Van Buren bar association, the Paw Paw downtown development authority, and the executive committee of the Van Buren republican party.

Moraitis says he's the one who should get your vote, and will fight for what he believes in.

"The reason I'm the best candidate for this job is because I'm a fighter, I've always had to be and I always will be. To survive my conditions from a single parent household, from the humble beginnings I came from, to be where I am now, that doesn't happen by accident, doesn't happen because of a stroke of luck, it happens because you work for it, and you earn it," said Moraitis.