The attorney general wants a special prosecutor to investigate her Republican rival on claims he breached the security of election equipment. The bid comes on the eve of county Republican conventions.
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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Six Michigan legislative incumbents voted out so far — and it’s not even November
There’s more fallout from redistricting, and the losses could continue into the general election.
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Losses by Black candidates revive fears about Michigan redistricting
The new districts have survived court challenges. But some Black Democrats say they ‘screwed things up’ and will hurt voters, particularly in Detroit.
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It’s ‘year of the woman’ and Michigan GOP likes Dixon’s odds against Whitmer
This is the first time state voters will choose from two female governor candidates. That changes the dynamic of race, but Dixon still faces many obstacles in her effort to deny Gretchen Whitmer a second term.
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Half of Trump-backed candidates win Michigan Legislature races
Trump-backed candidates won in five of 10 Michigan legislative contests, with two of three incumbents surviving challenges from challengers backed by the former president.
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Michigan primary takeaways: Big night for Trump, bad night for Black Democrats
Results are still trickling in from some parts of the state, but here’s what we know: It was a good night for Tudor Dixon and many other Trump-aligned candidates, while fears about reduced minority representation may have materialized.
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Gibbs upsets Meijer, Stevens and Thanedar win Michigan Congress races
Former Trump official John Gibbs knocks out freshman Rep. Peter Meijer, while Rep. Haley Stevens cruises over Rep. Andy Levin. Shri Thanedar ahead in 13th District.
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Tudor Dixon, riding Trump wave, wins big in Michigan GOP governor primary
The conservative commentator wins over four competitors just days after securing the endorsement of the former president. She faces Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in November.
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Jocelyn Benson warns of arrests if Michigan primary disrupted
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says election officials ‘will not tolerate’ election interference. Her Republican opponent questioned whether poll challengers will have enough access.
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Political winds shifting in west Michigan. Can Peter Meijer survive the storm?
The freshman who voted to impeach President Trump is up for re-election. Not only does he have a Trump-backed challenger, but the district has become more Democratic.