Money alone doesn’t win elections, but Michigan Democrats Elissa Slotkin and Rashida Tlaib are pulling in big bucks, while Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson are raising funds for others.
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Analysis: Redistricting maps give GOP fighting chance, boost Detroit’s clout
Bridge Michigan analyzed House maps under consideration to replace those deemed illegal. The new districts are less overwhelmingly Democratic and far more homogenous racially.
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Xiong, Herzberg advance in Democratic special election primaries
Mai Xiong and Peter Herzberg won Democratic special election primaries in the 13th and 25th state House districts. They will advance to the general election in April, the last step in replacing two lawmakers who stepped down for local office and breaking a House tie.
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Joe Biden returning to Michigan with UAW backing
Democratic President Joe Biden will travel to Michigan on Thursday and is expected to celebrate a recent endorsement by the United Auto Workers union.
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Michigan election 2024: Key dates and deadlines
This year is a presidential election year. Here are some important dates to know before your vote.
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Two special election primaries first step in breaking Michigan House tie
Special election primaries in southeast Michigan’s 13th and 25th state House districts are set for Tuesday to replace two lawmakers who stepped down for local office. Their replacements will help break a House tie that’s stagnated legislative activity since mid-November.
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Trump backs Hoekstra over Karamo in Michigan GOP feud
Former President Donald Trump on Friday recognized Pete Hoekstra as chair of the Michigan Republican Party, a post Kristina Karamo contends she still rightfully holds.
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How Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer could win the White House — this year
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is working to help re-elect President Joe Biden. But if he drops out, experts predict Whitmer could be a top pick to replace him at the Democratic National Convention.
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RNC: Kristina Karamo ‘properly removed’ as Michigan GOP chair; review ongoing
The Republican National Committee has found that Kristina Karamo was ‘properly removed’ as Michigan GOP chair, but Pete Hoekstra isn’t yet recognized as party leader. A review continues.
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Opinion | Trump victory would endanger Michigan abortion freedoms
Michigan has taken strong steps to protect reproductive rights in the state. But even here, a Trump win could strip away abortion rights if he returns to the White House.