Police responded to a false threat at Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Elissa Slotkin’s home Thursday evening, and again Friday at a home of family members of Republican nominee Mike Rogers. It’s called ‘swatting,’ a criminal prank aimed at getting police dispatched to the private homes of politicians and other high-profile figures.
Lauren Gibbons
Lauren Gibbons covers state politics and government for Bridge Michigan, tracking the Michigan Legislature, elections and the impact of federal policy on the state. Before joining Bridge, she led Legislature and redistricting coverage at MLive and covered the state Senate for MIRS News. She has covered Michigan politics for more than a decade, winning awards for her political and criminal justice reporting.
A Lansing native who graduated from Michigan State University, Lauren is now based in Ferndale. Her party tricks include telling friends which political districts they live in without looking.
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Michigan primary: Who won, who lost, what to know as November matchups are set
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.
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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.