Michigan’s Republican gubernatorial primary is going to be crowded. The winner takes on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
2022 Michigan governor race
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Soaring signature costs may bar some candidates from making Michigan ballot
Candidates turn to professionals to gather signatures to make the ballot. Costs have quadrupled because of the worker shortage to $20 per John Hancock.
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Whitmer, Benson, Nessel: Democracy at stake in Michigan’s fall elections
Few surprises but plenty of rallying cries as Democrats gather for their endorsement convention. The party standard-bearers say voting rights and abortion access will be top issues come fall.
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Perry Johnson built an empire on ‘quality.’ But he never ‘saved’ auto industry
The millionaire admits an ad claiming he saved Michigan’s most important industry goes too far. Experts say the assertion is typical of the gubernatorial candidate whose businesses have pushed the envelope.
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A Michigan abortion ban could ‘shock’ state politics ahead of 2022 election
A wedge issue could break the November election wide open if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade and allows the state’s 1931 abortion ban to be reinstated.
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GOP’s Perry Johnson launches Michigan governor bid with Super Bowl ad
Perry Johnson has said he’ll spend at least $2.5 million of his own money in his bid for the Republican gubernatorial nomination.
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Michigan Republicans seek to close loophole that helped Whitmer raise millions
The Democratic governor took advantage of a little-known ruling that exempted officeholders facing recall from campaign contribution limits.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sends Dems $3.5M in campaign funds. GOP cries foul.
Whitmer exploited a loophole in state law that allowed donors to exceed individual limits when a governor faced a recall. After the attorney general suggested she give up the money, Whitmer gave it to her state party.
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School COVID policies remain dominant Michigan education issue in 2022
Keeping students in classrooms amid a volatile pandemic remains an all-consuming topic for school leaders. Children are suffering from years of disruption as districts weigh how to spend billions in additional federal dollars.
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Judge dismisses GOP lawsuit over Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s fundraising
Whitmer has shattered fundraising records by using a 1984 ruling that exempts candidates facing recall from limiting individual contributions.