Turnout was sluggish in Tuesday’s Michigan primary, but experts say voter enthusiasm is sky-high heading in the November presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
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Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
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Michigan elections FAQ: Primary recap, Slotkin-Rogers and walk-up songs
Bridge reporters look to November after a ho-hum primary, discuss Tim Walz’ Minneapolis punk rock credentials and weigh what it would take for JD Vance and Donald Trump to follow through on deportation promises.
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Vance says he would deport ‘violent criminals’ first in Michigan speech
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance blamed Kamala Harris for the crisis at the southern border saying if Trump is elected, they will implement mass deportations starting with the ‘most violent criminals.’
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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: Shri Thanedar wins, likely secures reelection
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar is expected to win reelection in his heavily Democratic district after topping Detroit City Council member Mary Waters in the primary.
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Michigan primary results: Junge, McDonald Rivet win in 8th Congressional District
Primary winners will advance to the general election for the chance to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District, which is expected to be among the most competitive in the country.
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Turnout dips throughout Michigan amid heavy rains, early voting, apathy
In all, about a quarter of voters were expected to participate in the primary, down from 2022 and 2020. ‘Most people are just ready for November,’ one clerk says.
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Michigan election results: Paul Hudson wins GOP primary, will face Rep. Hillary Scholten
Paul Hudson wins Republican primary in west Michigan for chance to take on Democratic U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten.
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Michigan election results: Carl Marlinga wins race to take on Rep. John James
Former Judge Carl Marlina wins 10th Congressional District Democratic primary, setting up a rematch with first-term Republican U.S. Rep. John James.