The northern Michigan county was ‘ground zero’ of former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the election in 2020. Now, voters say their top issues are no different than the rest of the nation.
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Who are the five candidates running for Michigan Supreme Court?
All five candidates for the Michigan Supreme Court spoke at a Wednesday night forum about what they hope to bring to the state’s highest court. Learn more about an under-the-radar race that carries big consequences for how state laws are interpreted.
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Tudor Dixon eyes banning ‘pornographic’ books in Michigan schools
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Tudor Dixon said Tuesday she would support a statewide ban on school books she deems ‘pornographic,’ the last salvo in a fight over LGBTQ inclusion and parental rights.
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Michigan Republicans shift pitches to voters weary of election fraud claims
Republican hopefuls hoping to advance in the primaries had to echo false claims that Donald Trump won the 2020 election. Most now have changed the subject.
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Trump back in Michigan Oct. 1 to stump for Dixon, DePerno, Karamo
The former president’s visit comes five weeks before the election and amid some troubling signs for Republican campaigns.
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Michigan Republicans escalate LGBTQ attacks. Will voters embrace them?
Michigan Republican candidates and party leaders have engaged in name-calling over sexual orientation and gender identity. Not all Republicans are on board.
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Tudor Dixon pitches $1B plan to boost Michigan police
The Norton Shores Republican said she wants to “stop Whitmer’s violent crime wave” with a plan that includes $700 million to help public safety departments recruit and retain police, firefighters and other personnel.
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Abortion campaign ramps up after Michigan ballot issue clears last hurdle
Reproductive Freedom for All, known as Proposal 3, will be on the Nov. 8 ballot. Expect an expensive campaign for and against the measure to enshrine abortion rights into the state constitution.
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Voting rights ballot measure: What Proposal 2 would change in Michigan
The proposal would allow for early voting and expand access to absentee voting. Opponents argue it could put election security at risk.
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Proposal 1 Michigan: What term limits ballot measure would change
What to know about Voters for Transparency and Term Limits, known as Proposal 1 of 2022, to change the state’s term limits and financial disclosure rules.