The Michigan Democratic Party convention in Detroit promises unusual levels of drama and a possible challenge to the labor-dominated politics of years past. Here’s how the voting works.
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Here’s who has endorsed Democratic candidates for Michigan governor, AG, SOS
Former state Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer has the most endorsements so far in the Democratic field for governor, including from more than a dozen labor unions.
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Old divisions, new blood: The Michigan GOP in the era of Trump
The moneyed establishment and the populist grassroots are chasing the Trump wild card in 2018.
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Fight for soul of Michigan GOP is waged precinct by precinct.
In meeting rooms small and large across Michigan, the selection of Republican precinct delegates hold big repercussions for candidates and the party’s future.
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Here’s who has endorsed Republican candidates for Michigan governor
Attorney General Bill Schuette has the most endorsements so far in the GOP field for governor, including from President Donald Trump.
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Nassar’s ex-boss at MSU still collecting $412K pay, despite charges
LANSING — Even as he faces charges of sexual misconduct and other crimes committed on the job, the former dean of Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine — the longtime supervisor of disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar — can continue to draw his $412,000 annual salary until at least late May. William Strampel, 70, […]
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Teens raped in prison have civil rights, Michigan appeals court rules
A lawsuit involving more than 900 teens who say they were assaulted behind bars can proceed, after the state’s second-highest court throws out a law designed to kill such lawsuits.
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Michigan lawmakers treading lightly on guns
Dozens of gun bills, most seeking to expand gun rights, are stuck in limbo as Lansing takes stock of the post-Parkland landscape.
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The status of 39 gun bills in the Michigan Legislature
Dozens of gun-related bills have been introduced since Michigan’s current legislative term started. Most seek to expand gun rights, but gun politics may be shifting following a deadly school shooting in Florida.
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El-Sayed asks court to settle his eligibility for Michigan governor
The Michigan Democrat wants a judge to say he is qualified to be on the ballot