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.
Grand Rapids, Michigan is a city located in Kent County. The city  covers a total of 45.27 square miles and has a population of  188,040.