Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers win primaries for U.S. Senate. Two incumbent state lawmakers lost. What to know about the coming fight for control of Congress and the Michigan House.
Lauren Gibbons
Lauren covers state politics and policy for Bridge Michigan. Prior to joining Bridge's Capitol team, she worked at MLive, where she led coverage of the state Legislature and the redistricting process, and before that covered the state Senate for MIRS News. She has covered the ins and outs of Michigan politics for nearly a decade and has won awards both for her political coverage and her work documenting the Larry Nassar sexual abuse case. Lauren grew up in the Lansing area and graduated from Michigan State University, majoring in journalism and history. She lives in Ferndale, and her party tricks include Irish dancing and telling friends what political districts they live in without looking. Reach her at lgibbons@bridgemi.com or on Twitter @LaurenMGibbons
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Michigan primary results: State Rep. Neil Friske loses reelection bid
The loss for Friske, a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, followed a June arrest for an incident involving a firearm.
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Michigan primary results: Elissa Slotkin, Mike Rogers win U.S. Senate races
Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers won Tuesday’s U.S. Senate primaries in Michigan, setting the stage for a high-stakes general election showdown between the current and former members of congress.
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Must-watch races in Michigan primary: Swing seats, U.S. Senate and more
Competitive Senate, congressional and state House primary elections across the state will set the stage for November’s general election.
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Michigan primary to shape ‘toss-up' race for U.S. Senate
Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers are favorites in Tuesday’s U.S. Senate primaries. But could there be a surprise?
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Deep in conspiracy country, a Michigan election clerk reconsiders retirement
Antrim County, epicenter of 2020 election conspiracy theories, is set to elect a new clerk. It’s getting contentious.
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With rival's backing, Mike Rogers in ‘driver’s seat’ for U.S. Senate primary
As support consolidates around former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers in the U.S. Senate Republican primary, most observers say the August matchup is essentially a foregone conclusion that will pit Rogers against Democratic front-runner Elissa Slotkin in November.
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With Kamala Harris, Michigan Dems seek new momentum in fight for state House
In Michigan, it’s not just the presidency and competitive congressional seats on the line: Democrats are hoping to retain a precarious two-seat majority in the state House, while Republicans are equally eager to win back control.
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Many Michigan delegates backing Kamala Harris — but not everyone convinced
Democratic delegates will decide the party’s new presidential nominee next month. Many from Michigan say they’re backing Kamala Harris in order to avoid a messy convention fight.
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Top Michigan Dems back Kamala Harris for president. Could Gretchen Whitmer be VP?
Kamala Harris and Gretchen Whitmer would be a ‘historic ticket of two women in their 50s’ who could ‘turn the tables’ on a 78-year-old Donald Trump, one columnist wrote Sunday.