GENESEE COUNTY -- A local football hero needs your vote to win the Heisman Trophy.

Alabama running-back, Mark Ingram, grew up in Mid-Michigan.  He played football at Grand Blanc Community High School and Flint Southwestern High School. In 2007, he was the Saginaw Valley Conference MVP. 

Now, Mark Ingram is a top candidate for the college football Heisman Trophy. 

Local political leaders, educators, and other stars from the area are asking you to vote for the Flint native. 

To cast your vote for Mark Ingram, visit www.espn.com or http://promo.espn.go.com/espn/contests/theheismanvote/2009.