Congressional Tribute to Mackinac Island Mayor Margaret Doud
May 19, 2026
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $2,000 | - | Oct 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $2,000 | - | Oct 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $2,000 | - | Oct 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $2,000 | - | Oct 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $1,764 | Senior Advisor | Aug 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $1,764 | Senior Advisor | Aug 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $1,764 | Senior Advisor | Aug 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $1,764 | Senior Advisor | Aug 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Unspecified 0 | $894 | 0 | Oct 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Unspecified 0 | $894 | 0 | Oct 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Unspecified 0 | $894 | 0 | Oct 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $865 | senior advisor | Sep 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $865 | senior advisor | Sep 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $865 | senior advisor | Sep 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $865 | senior advisor | Sep 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $500 | senior advisor | Aug 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $500 | senior advisor | Aug 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $500 | senior advisor | Aug 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $500 | senior advisor | Aug 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Oerating EngineersLocal No.3District 80 PAC | $400 | - | Oct 2020 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
This document serves as an official of recognition for a local official and does not change any laws, funding, or government services.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Margaret Doud
She is the subject of the congressional tribute.
Mackinac Island residents
Their local government leadership is the subject of national recognition.
Last recorded activity May 19, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Margaret Doud has served as the mayor of Mackinac Island for 51 years.
- Mayor Doud is currently serving her 52nd term.
- Mackinac Island mayors serve 1-year terms, requiring annual reelection.
- Mayor Doud received 100 percent of the vote in her most recent election.
- Mackinac Island has approximately 500 full-time residents.
- The island receives over 1 million visitors annually.
- Mayor Doud is a former teacher and current owner of the Windermere Hotel.
- Mayor Doud won her first election in 1975.
Why It Matters
This document serves as an official of recognition for a local official and does not change any laws, funding, or government services.
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Annual Election Cycle
Mackinac Island maintains a unique 1-year mayoral term, which is significantly shorter than the standard 2-to-4-year terms found in most U.S. municipalities.
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