Money from undisclosed sources and the ultrawealthy made up the largest chunks of Michigan political spending in 2024 elections.
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Meet the one Michigan county that predicted Trump’s rise, fall and return
Saginaw is the only Michigan county to vote for every presidential winner since 2008, including Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Joe Biden — and Trump again. Local experts explain why.
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It’s official: Donald Trump wins Michigan Electoral College vote
Michigan awards its 15 Electoral College votes to President-elect Donald Trump — with fanfare and without incident.
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Michigan judge drops felonies for poll workers in double-voting case
The Michigan Attorney General’s Office said it may appeal the decision in St. Clair Shores involving two deputy election clerks. A man charged with voting absentee and in person will face trial.
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Michigan House battle was most expensive ever. Dems spent big, GOP won anyway
A record $67 million was spent in this year’s battle for the Michigan House – much of it by Democrats, who still lost their majority to Republicans.
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That’s a wrap: Michigan election certified without protest after Trump win
The Board of State Canvassers was drama-free on Friday, unlike in 2020. In a few tight downballot races, candidates may still seek recounts until 11 a.m. Monday.
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Q&A: Northern Michigan’s last Democrat in Lansing has a warning for her party
Democrat state Rep. Betsy Coffia won a tough reelection campaign in a year that favored Republicans. She explains how she did it, and how she thinks her party needs to change.
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Q&A: What’s next on GOP ‘mission’ after flipping the Michigan House
State Rep. Bill Schuette helped lead a winning campaign for House Republicans. He explains how — and how the party aims to make good on promises with Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer still in office.
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Tensions, absences threaten Democratic agenda in Michigan lame-duck Legislature
House Democrats are poised to lose their majority — and one is threatening to stop showing up voluntarily if leadership doesn’t act on progressive bills.
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Michigan voters OK $640M in school bonds but reject nearly 4 in 10 requests
Voters approved 62% of local tax requests for school bonds. Conservative regions were much more likely to reject them.