Matthew DePerno and Kristina Karamo, Trump-backed candidates for attorney general and secretary of state, won endorsements as tempers flare during a Michigan Republican Party convention.
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Kristina Karamo, election critic, is GOP choice for Michigan Secretary of State
The newcomer is a Trump favorite, anti-vaxxer and a devout Christian who became a conservative favorite after claiming to witness fraud in 2020. Supporters say she shouldn’t be underestimated.
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Jocelyn Benson honored for election leadership in Michigan
The Secretary of State wins the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for her administration of the 2020 presidential election, which has been heavily criticized by Republicans.
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Donald Trump looms large as Michigan GOP braces for convention ‘battle’
This Saturday, Michigan Republicans will endorse candidates for attorney general, secretary of state and other posts — an event that could test the former president’s hold on the party.
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Who are the Michigan GOP candidates for attorney general, secretary of state?
Michigan Republican Party delegates will gather Saturday in Grand Rapids to endorse candidates for attorney general, secretary of state and other party nominees. Here’s a primer on who’s running.
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Whitmer, Benson, Nessel: Democracy at stake in Michigan’s fall elections
Few surprises but plenty of rallying cries as Democrats gather for their endorsement convention. The party standard-bearers say voting rights and abortion access will be top issues come fall.
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Michigan AG hopeful Tom Leonard’s fundraising draws fairness concerns
At least seven people gave the maximum $7,150 to Leonard’s campaign for attorney general. But under Michigan law they were allowed to give many thousands more to his leadership PACs, which passed money to his campaign, a tactic experts say violates the spirit of campaign limits.
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$8 million awarded for Michigan election security amid funding disputes
The Michigan Bureau of Elections granted $8 million to local clerks for election security improvements as disputes over the voting process continue in the legislature and a lawsuit over “Zuck Bucks” donations is dismissed.
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Michigan GOP passes more bills to tighten election rules. Expect more vetoes.
Republicans seek to give poll watchers breaks, require the Secretary of State to be more vigilant about removing inactive voters from the rolls. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s veto pen is ready.
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Michigan House GOP tries election reform again, despite likely veto by Whitmer
Michigan House Republicans approved a series of proposals Thursday that would tighten voting rules and restrict ballot access. A veto from Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer may be next.