Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s election a significant milestone for Muslim Americans and seen as a rejection of anti-Muslim rhetoric
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Jocelyn Benson says Democrats have ‘mandate.’ How she plans to lead Michigan
Jocelyn Benson and Democrats will have full control of all branches of government starting Jan. 1. Expect her to try to score early victories and face economic realities.
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Now, the hard part: Jocelyn Benson has big plans. Michigan has big problems
From low reading scores and sagging wages and an aging population, Michigan faces a host of challenges identified by readers through Bridge Listens. What to expect from the governor-elect.
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Michigan election firsts: Muslim, LGBTQ, Democratic socialist wins
In a series of firsts, Michigan will send a Muslim to the US Senate, Native American and openly gay members to the US House, a transgender woman to the state Legislature and more.
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Michigan Dems flip three US House seats as Huizenga, Barrett fall
Michigan Democrats flip three US House seats, ousting GOP Reps. Bill Huizenga and Tom Barrett in the process.
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How Abdul El-Sayed, Jocelyn Benson won Michigan: Big turnout, Democratic shifts
Record turnout for a midterm and statewide shifts towards Democrats meant a big night for Abdul El-Sayed and Jocelyn Benson. Here’s how they won Michigan.
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Democrats take full control of Legislature, Michigan government. What to expect
Gov.-elect Jocelyn Benson can expect smooth sailing for her agenda, as Democrats win the state House, grow their Senate majority and maintain control of the Supreme Court, attorney general and secretary of state.
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Abdul El-Sayed beats Mike Rogers in US Senate race: ‘Michigan, we did it’
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s fiercely contested US Senate race.
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Jocelyn Benson beats John James in Michigan governor’s race
Democrat Jocelyn Benson wins Michigan governor’s race and will replace term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Democrat Eli Savit beats Doug Lloyd in Michigan attorney general race
Democrat Eli Savit wins election to succeed term-limited Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
