Big progressive wins at the Michigan Democratic Party’s April convention have some weighing the party’s chances in November.
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Whitmer, Nessel pan Trump admin demand for Detroit-area ballots
The letter from the Department of Justice is the latest example of the federal government taking an unusual interest in past elections in swing states.
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Michigan Dems back Garlin Gilchrist and Eli Savit, oust U-M’s Jordan Acker
Michigan Democrats on Sunday endorsed Garlin Gilchrist for secretary of state and Eli Savit for attorney general, while ousting University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker.
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Michigan: Clerk can run elections again after ‘false electors’ dismissal
The state told Stan Grot he wasn’t able to administer elections after he was charged with a number of felonies in 2023.
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Three years in, funds to fight opioids still unspent in some Michigan counties
Funds meant to save lives in Michigan’s drug war are still sitting in the bank accounts of some local governments.
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Michigan GOP picks Anthony Forlini, Doug Lloyd for key spots on fall ballot
Experienced candidates top grassroots rivals in Michigan GOP races for secretary of state, attorney general.
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Political parties, not voters, to pick key Michigan candidates
Michigan is one just three states where political party conventions — rather than primary elections — decide nominees for consequential statewide posts like secretary of state and attorney general.
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As signature deadline looms, petition fraudster gets prison time in 2022 scandal
To make this year’s primary ballot, Michigan gubernatorial candidates must file signatures next month. A man whose fraud kept several hopefuls off the ballot in 2022 was sentenced Wednesday.
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Jewish officials seek security funding, reforms after Michigan attack
Days after the Temple Israel attack, Jewish officials in Michigan urge more security funding and new efforts to fight antisemitism.
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GOP ‘false electors’ to sue Dana Nessel, alleging ‘malicious’ prosecution
Cleared of charges stemming from the 2020 election, a group of Republicans file notice of intent to sue Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel over alleged ‘malicious intent.’
