Republican challenger Tudor Dixon’s criticism of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer prompted “lock her up” chants Saturday, while GOP secretary of state candidate Kristina Karamo labeled Michigan’s top Democrats ‘psychopaths.’
2022 Michigan governor race
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Trump returns to Michigan Saturday to support Dixon, other GOP candidates
The former president will speak at 7 p.m. Saturday in Warren.
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Gretchen Whitmer touts economy. Michigan lost 82K jobs under her watch.
No doubt, the pandemic bruised the economy nationwide. But Michigan has fared worse than other states by most measures.
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Tudor Dixon: What to know about Michigan Republican governor candidate
Tudor Dixon is a former steel executive, conservative commentator and the Republican nominee for governor. Here’s what you need to know about her.
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Gretchen Whitmer: What to know about Democratic Michigan governor
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is facing Republican Tudor Dixon for re-election on Nov. 8. What you need to know about the first-term Democrat.
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Parental rights loom large in Michigan election, from governor race to schools
Mothers groups are becoming more involved, and the GOP says polling suggests dissatisfaction with schools is becoming a winning issue among voters.
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Tudor Dixon eyes banning ‘pornographic’ books in Michigan schools
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Tudor Dixon said Tuesday she would support a statewide ban on school books she deems ‘pornographic,’ the last salvo in a fight over LGBTQ inclusion and parental rights.
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Michigan Republicans shift pitches to voters weary of election fraud claims
Republican hopefuls hoping to advance in the primaries had to echo false claims that Donald Trump won the 2020 election. Most now have changed the subject.
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Michigan Dept. of Education LGBTQ, gender training blasted by Dixon, Whitmer
The governor asks Superintendent Michael Rice to change trainings under fire from conservatives for suggesting teachers don’t need to tell parents about children’s gender orientation.
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Trump back in Michigan Oct. 1 to stump for Dixon, DePerno, Karamo
The former president’s visit comes five weeks before the election and amid some troubling signs for Republican campaigns.