In one of Michigan’s most conservative counties, a Republican civil war claims eight of nine incumbents.
2022 Michigan election
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Turnout numbers in Michigan governor primary could boost Gretchen Whitmer
The incumbent Democrat faced no opposition but got almost as well as she did in 2018, when she faced two challengers.
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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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Michigan GOP seeks unity. Ryan Kelley refuses to concede governor race
Republicans have spent years doubting the 2020 presidential election. Now, they now have their own election conspiracy, as the fourth-place finisher calls for a hand recount.
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Upset over LGBTQ books, a Michigan town defunds its library in tax vote
Voters in Jamestown Township, near Grand Rapids, rejected a renewal of an operations millage for the community’s public library Tuesday, leaving the library’s future in doubt. Those leading the effort said the library was indoctrinating children.
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Tudor Dixon wins 80 of 83 Michigan counties in GOP governor primary romp
In the end, it wasn’t close. Here’s how the west Michigan conservative commentator crushed her Republican rivals.
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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: What to know about the Republican taking on Michigan Gov. Whitmer
She’s conservative, targets school ‘indoctrination’ and wants to slash taxes. Here’s what to know about Tudor Dixon, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump.