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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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.
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Should Trump be on ballot? Benson seeks ruling for ‘good of our democracy’
Amid insurrection challenges, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is asking the U.S. Supreme Court for a “full and complete” ruling on Trump’s eligibility to avoid “confusion and uncertainty.”
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Bank: Michigan GOP defaulted on $500K loan, hasn’t made payment in months
Amid a leadership dispute, Comerica Bank court filing reveals more financial struggles for the Michigan Republican Party just weeks before the presidential primary.
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Donald Trump dominates in Iowa. What it means for Michigan primary, caucus
The former president is ‘steamrolling to the Republican nomination,” according to one pollster. But he’ll have to get through Michigan first, where the GOP will hold both a Feb. 27 primary and a March 2 caucus convention.
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Opinion | Buckle up: Michigan is ground zero this year in national politics
From a slew of open congressional seats to the U.S. Senate and presidential races, no other state will have as many competitive campaigns in 2024 as Michigan.
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Seven political plot lines to watch this year in Michigan
Presidential contests, open congressional races, the fight for House majority and more to watch in Michigan in 2024.
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Fred Upton: No Labels 'unity ticket' could beat Biden, Trump. But who will run?
Former Michigan U.S. Rep. Fred Upton wants a bipartisan ‘unity ticket’ to take on Joe Biden and Donald Trump, who he opposes. But his No Labels group doesn’t have a candidate and is facing criticism from Democrats.
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Michigan appeals court: Trump ‘must’ be on presidential primary ballot
Michigan Court of Appeals rejects bid to keep Trump off primary ballot because of insurrection clause in U.S. Constitution. But his eligibility for the general election remains an open question, the three-judge panel says.
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Judge: Donald Trump can appear on Michigan ballot despite ‘insurrection’ challenge
Donald Trump can appear on Michigan’s presidential primary ballot, a state judge ruled Tuesday, rejecting lawsuits that sought to disqualify him because of an insurrection clause in the U.S. Constitution. Appeals are planned.