Record turnout bolsters hopes for a wave for Democrats. But easy wins for Schuette give him opportunity to unite party and woo independents.
2018 Michigan governor race
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Gretchen Whitmer and Bill Schuette, ideological opposites, face off for governor
The Democratic and Republican frontrunners swamped their party rivals and now bring starkly different visions for curing all that ails Michigan
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Where Michigan governor primary winners Schuette and Whitmer stand on issues
Michigan’s voters chose Democrat Gretchen Whitmer and Republican Bill Schuette as their parties candidates for governor Tuesday night. Here is what they would do if elected in November.
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Who’s funding Michigan governor primary winners, Schuette and Whitmer
Michigan’s major party candidates are raising millions of dollars, including from “dark-money” sources.
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Eight takeaways from Michigan’s gubernatorial primary
Can a Trump-centric platform win in November? Where do progressives go from here? Did Michigan pollsters redeem themselves? Bridge answers the burning questions from Tuesday’s primary races.
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Bill Gelineau leads in Michigan Libertarian governor primary
If he hangs on, Gelineau will advance to the November general election after winning the first Libertarian Party gubernatorial primary in state history.
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Gretchen Whitmer wins Democratic primary for Michigan governor
Whitmer beat back a spirited challenge from charismatic young challenger Abdul El-Sayed and millionaire entrepreneur Shri Thanedar. She now turns her attention to Republican winner Bill Schuette.
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Bill Schuette wins Republican nod for Michigan governor
A bruising campaign has narrowed the four-person GOP gubernatorial field to one — Michigan’s Attorney General
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Roaring rallies, modest polling. Can Abdul El-Sayed upend Democratic politics?
Venues packed with supporters, high-profile endorsements and a donation from Ben Affleck. What the candidate’s national popularity may, or may not, mean for Michigan’s Democratic primary.
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Republican governor candidates make final primary push in Grand Rapids
Greeting supporters on busy streets, touring businesses, heading for the coast, all four Michigan Republican governor candidates scrap for votes as the GOP race turns heated.