No state requires candidates for statewide office to gather as many signatures as the 15,000 Michigan wants. Nearly 20 years ago, it was three times harder.
2022 Michigan governor race
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James Craig, Perry Johnson, three others shouldn’t make GOP ballot, state says
Two top gubernatorial candidates should be disqualified along with three others in the 10-candidate field, over fake signatures and other mistakes, according to the Michigan Bureau of Elections.
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Garrett Soldano walks on fire. Running for Michigan governor may be harder.
To his supporters, Soldano speaks plain truth about the pandemic. To detractors, he’s a dangerous ‘snake oil salesman.’ Either way, he’s near the top of Republican polls for governor.
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In first debate, Michigan GOP governor hopefuls embrace abortion ban, Trump
Front-runner James Craig was a no-show, giving GOP competitors the spotlight to debate a potential abortion ban, 2020 election fraud claims and a possible investigation of COVID nursing home deaths under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Opinion | Michigan is Ground Zero for threats to American democracy
Be careful what petitions you sign this spring and summer, and be careful who you vote for in November, because democracy is indeed on the ballot in Michigan.
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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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'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 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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James Craig accused of gathering fake signatures in bid to make Michigan ballot
Democrats and a group supporting a rival Republican allege Michigan gubernatorial hopeful James Craig should not qualify for the ballot after submitting forged and fraudulent petition signatures.
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Who are the Republicans running against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer?
Five Republicans remain in the race to challenge Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in the 2022 elections. Who are they, and what kind of policies are they running on?