A Democratic-backed group faces a campaign finance complaint on claims it paid signature gatherers not to work for opponents, then didn’t report the arrangement.
2022 Michigan election
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James Craig seeks to stay in Michigan governor race, says campaign ‘defrauded’
Republicans James Craig, Perry Johnson and Tudor Dixon say they deserve to make the primary ballot despite challenges to their nominating petitions.
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In surprise, term limit, disclosure reform heads to Michigan ballot in November
Michigan lawmakers vote to send proposal directly to ballot, a move that critics say is a conflict and saves a well-connected group millions of dollars.
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Fight is on to put Michigan term limit reform directly before voters
A coalition wants to skip signature requirements, put ballot measure before voters. Michigan lawmakers aren’t making any promises.
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'Massive forgery scheme’ claims rock Michigan elections, governor’s race
GOP governor hopeful James Craig and other Michigan candidates face accusations they paid for fake signatures collected by a fraud ring. The claims could jeopardize their candidacies.
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Abortion-rights petition drive sees surge in volunteers after leaked Roe draft
12,000 new volunteers in just over a day for Reproductive Freedom for All, a petition drive seeking to write abortion rights into the Michigan Constitutiony Anti-abortion groups said their support has increased steadily.
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Robert Regan, tagged ‘perhaps worst candidate ever,’ loses House bid to Dem
Democrat Carol Glanville defeated Republican Robert “RJ” Regan in a special election for a West Michigan House seat considered safely conservative. Comments on rape, QAnon and conspiratories about Jews turned off his own party.
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Abortion opinion upends Michigan campaigns: See where the candidates stand
Republicans cheer the possible reversal of Roe v. Wade, while Democrats work to negate a 1931 law that would make the procedure a felony.
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Dark money, donors like Steven Spielberg fuel Michigan voting rights fight
The Hollywood director and Michigan GOP Chair Ron Weiser have one thing in common: They are both big donors to competing ballot measures over the future of voting rights in Michigan.
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Matt Maddock decries ‘mess’ after expulsion from Michigan House GOP caucus
The ouster of Trump’s choice for Michigan House Speaker is the latest in a ‘fight in the family’ that’s made it a tumultuous few weeks for Republicans.