The Republican National Committee has found that Kristina Karamo was ‘properly removed’ as Michigan GOP chair, but Pete Hoekstra isn’t yet recognized as party leader. A review continues.
Jonathan Oosting
Jonathan is a deputy editor for Bridge Michigan. He helps plan and execute in-depth reporting and campaign coverage. As a longtime political reporter, Jonathan was named 2021 Journalist of the Year by the Michigan Press Association. He and a colleague shared that honor again in 2023, when they were also named Journalists of the Year by the Society of Professional Journalists – Detroit Chapter. Jonathan covered the state Capitol for The Detroit News and MLive before joining Bridge in September of 2019. He's from Grand Rapids, lives in Lansing and loves spending time Up North.
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Who is Pete Hoekstra? Meet the Trump ambassador in fight for Michigan GOP
Pete Hoekstra may or may not be the new chair of the Michigan Republican Party, depending on who you ask. He’s won elections, lost elections and sparked controversy as a congressman and ambassador under Donald Trump.
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Whitmer State of the State 2024: Did she meet last year's goals?
As Gov. Gretchen Whitmer prepares her 2024 State of the State address, did she accomplish her 2023 goals? Bridge Michigan analyzes the success of her priorities over the last year.
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Michigan GOP faction sues Karamo, picks Hoekstra to replace her
Kristina Karamo says she’s still chair of the Michigan Republican Party, but critics who sued her Friday picked a replacement Saturday: Pete Hoekstra, a former Congressman and U.S. Ambassador under Donald Trump.
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Should Trump be on ballot? Benson seeks ruling for ‘good of our democracy’
Amid insurrection challenges, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is asking the U.S. Supreme Court for a “full and complete” ruling on Trump’s eligibility to avoid “confusion and uncertainty.”
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Karamo demands Michigan GOP foes ‘cease and desist’ from defaming her
As critics plan a replacement vote for Michigan GOP chair, Kristina Karamo sends cease and desist letters alleging defamation and copyright infringement.
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Bank: Michigan GOP defaulted on $500K loan, hasn’t made payment in months
Amid a leadership dispute, Comerica Bank court filing reveals more financial struggles for the Michigan Republican Party just weeks before the presidential primary.
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Donald Trump dominates in Iowa. What it means for Michigan primary, caucus
The former president is ‘steamrolling to the Republican nomination,” according to one pollster. But he’ll have to get through Michigan first, where the GOP will hold both a Feb. 27 primary and a March 2 caucus convention.
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Kristina Karamo: I’m ‘undisputed’ GOP chair. Not so fast, critics say
Michigan Republicans met behind closed doors on Saturday, voting to keep Kristina Karamo as state party chair and strike back against critics who tried to oust her, according to her administration.
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Michigan taxes to fall for seniors, low-income earners. How much will you save?
Michigan seniors and lower-income workers are poised to save under new tax laws taking effect this year. But a temporary tax rate cut for all earners has already expired. Bridge Michigan explains.