Not many policy differences. But some fireworks, as the five candidates sparred over loyalty to former President Donald Trump and ties to the Republican establishment.
2022 Michigan governor race
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Garrett Soldano to Donald Trump: Stay out of the Michigan governor’s race
Michigan Republican governor hopeful Garrett Soldano urges Trump not to endorse his opponent, Tudor Dixon, because she is backed by the powerful DeVos family.
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Haley Stevens outraises Levin; Hollier top fundraiser in 13th; reports show
U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer is also leading his primary opponent in west Michigan, while Rashida Tlaib outraised Janice Winfrey in the 12th congressional district.
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Tudor Dixon to Kevin Rinke: I know you are desperate, but stop lying about me
The Republican gubernatorial candidate issues a cease-and-desist letter to opponent ordering him to remove TV ad accusing her of cozying up to the ‘RINO establishment,’ taking ‘millions’ and being less than loyal to former President Trump.
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Ralph Rebandt: I’d bring back ‘Judeo-Christian’ values as Michigan governor
The recently retired pastor and GOP candidate says he doesn’t want to make Michigan a ‘theocracy,’ but does believe the Bible should be taught in schools.
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Michigan governor GOP hopefuls bash tax incentives, pork spending in debate
A new budget deal between Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican lawmakers is so full of pork it is “obese,” one GOP gubernatorial candidate says.
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Discuss the 2022 primary election results with the Bridge Capitol team
Reporters Lauren Gibbons, Jonathan Oosting and Yue Stella Yu will analyze the election results in a conversation moderated by managing editor Joel Kurth.
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Capitol riot charges should force Ryan Kelley off Michigan ballot, suit claims
Progrssive group targets Republican candidate for governor.
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Whitmer first ad: ‘No new taxes.’ GOP: Not for the lack of trying.
In a preview of her likely general election strategy, Gretchen Whitmer highlights positives of the last four years, omits some key details.
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Ryan Kelley: Firebrand activist ‘100% unapologetic’ in Michigan governor bid
The Republican shot to fame protesting the pandemic. He’s called for the arrest of Michigan’s governor and faces charges stemming from the Capitol riots. He now leads some polls.