Former President Donald Trump is teasing a potential endorsement in Michigan’s Republican gubernatorial primary. “Stay tuned!” he wrote Friday morning on his social networking platform, Truth Social.
2022 Michigan election
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Where do Michigan GOP governor candidates stand on guns, taxes, schools, more
The five Republicans running for governor agree on a lot. But there are some differences in their positions on abortion, gun rights and school reform.
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Eight of nine Michigan candidates haven’t returned excess money from Trump PAC
Records show only one Donald Trump-endorsed candidate in state legislative races returned excess contributions from his Save America PAC. The Secretary of State’s office says it plans to notify campaigns.
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Michigan’s combined primary ballot confuses voters; may not be going anywhere
Michigan is one of a few states that prints Democrats and Republicans on the same primary ballot. That leads to some rejected ballots and complaints from clerks and some voters. But there’s no movement to change.
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Democrats slam Tudor Dixon in attack ad, days before Michigan governor primary
The Republican governor candidate appears with police who have endorsed to respond to ad that claims her tax plans would lead to layoffs. Dixon says Democrats view her as biggest threat to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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PACs backed by DeVos, others spend $2M on ads to aid Tudor Dixon, records show
The powerful west Michigan family alone donated $1 million to a super PAC that is supporting Dixon’s gubernatorial bid.
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Where Michigan Republican governor candidates stand on jobs and the economy
The five candidates hoping to win the Aug. 2 Republican primary offer broad outlines of an economic policy (tax cuts, fat trimming) but few if any details. So far, the economy isn’t front and center in the race, but that will likely change quickly after the primary.
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In Michigan's Dutch heartland, undecided GOP voters ask: Who can beat Whitmer?
Voters in conservative Overisel Township are united in seeking to deny a second term to the Democratic governor, but still aren’t sure who is best suited to do so.
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Michigan GOP legislative races test incumbents, and Trump’s influence
Most Republican incumbents seeking reelection face primary challenges, and former President Donald Trump has weighed in in several competitive races. Primary winners could reshape the Michigan Legislature.
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Ryan Kelley survives ‘insurrection’ eligibility suit for Michigan governor
The Michigan Court of Appeals rejected a lawsuit that sought to disqualify gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley from the general election ballot because of his alleged crimes in Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol.