The former president campaigned in Walker and made a separate appearance in Warren, marking his 10th visit to the battleground state this year. Ahead of the visit, the UAW pushed back against his rhetoric about electric vehicles.
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Michigan elections FAQ: Where Trump, Harris stand on climate, Great Lakes
Harris has called climate change an;“existential threat’ to America. Trump claims it’s not an immediate problem. Here are the facts and where the candidates stand.
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Deep in Michigan’s car country, switch to EVs fuels anxieties before election
As Donald Trump returns to Macomb County, voters in its 10th Congressional District say they’re getting tired of the politics surrounding gas versus electric vehicle production.
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What’s in a name? Tom Izzo runs for Michigan House. No, not him
Name recognition has long been a main motivator for voters and a coveted advantage for candidates. In one district, an incumbent lawmaker who benefits from local name recognition is running against a man who shares a name with a local sports hero.
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Trump campaign mixes up Detroit pastors as it works to woo Black voters
Detroit Bishop Charles H. Ellis III was mistakenly named as a supporter of President Donald Trump. He’s backing Kamala Harris.
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Trump calls for 100% tariffs on cars made in Mexico
Trump’s proposal, if enacted, could cause a huge upheaval in the American auto industry.
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Michigan elections FAQ: Everything you need to know about absentee ballots
Michigan clerks will begin sending out absentee ballots Thursday.
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Crime fact check: Violence fell in ‘23, but still high in many Michigan cities
FBI crime stats released this week show violent crime fell in many Michigan cities but still remains higher than 2020. Different data sets, though, allow Trump, Harris to make their case to suit their views.
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Michigan election challengers face new rules to deter delays, disruptions
Michigan officials signal that they won’t tolerate a repeat of 2020, when challengers gathered outside a Detroit ballot-counting center and banged on the windows.
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From guns to IVF, Trump and Harris blur party lines in campaign home stretch
As election nears, Harris talks up gun ownership and tough border security while Trump vows to cap credit card interest rates and force insurance companies to cover in vitro fertilization.