Michigan, GOP and Trump

Michigan state lawmaker beats out loyal Trump ally charged in fake elector case for GOP party chair
Democratic U.S. Sen. Gary Peters recently shocked the political world when he announced he is not seeking reelection, opening up a competitive seat. In 2024, Democrat Elissa Slotkin narrowly defeated Republican Mike Rogers for a seat in the U.S. Senate.
State Sen. Jim Runestad upsets Trump-backed candidate in Michigan GOP chair race
Runestad's larger-than-expected margin of victory pointed to the lingering power of the anti-establishment wing of the Republican Party in Michigan.
Michigan Republicans reject Trump-backed candidate in election of state GOP chair
President Donald Trump’s candidate to lead the Michigan Republican Party lost her bid to become the GOP’s state chairwoman. Trump endorsed Meshawn Maddock, the former co-chairwoman of the state party,
Trump endorses Meshawn Maddock for Michigan Republican Party chair
President Trump's endorsement gives Meshawn Maddock's campaign a significant boost heading into a state convention in Detroit on Saturday.
MAGA activist charged with being a fake elector for Trump seeks to lead the Michigan GOP
Republicans in Michigan may choose a MAGA activist leader who’s charged with being a fake elector for Donald Trump to lead the party into the 2026 midterms
Michigan GOP rejects Trump's choice, elects Sen. Jim Runestad as state party chair
Saturday marked the third convention in two years at which delegates have rejected a Trump endorsement at a Michigan GOP convention.
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Michigan GOP Rep. Josh Schriver wants U.S. Supreme Court to overturn same-sex marriage
Michigan Rep. Josh Schriver said he plans to introduce a resolution to urge the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn same-sex ...
Michigan Democrats, Republicans elect party leadership, look to 2026
The Democrat and Republican parties of Michigan have elected new party leadership, turning their sights to the 2026 midterm ...
'An answered prayer': Trump orders get strong support at Michigan GOP convention
One GOP delegate at Saturday's convention enthusiastically compared Trump's approach to burning down a large building to 'get ...
Michigan's 2026 gubernatorial race is already getting crowded. Here's who's running so far
Five people say they're running and more are considering plans for the 2026 race more than a year before votes will be cast.
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Michigan Lawmaker Stirs Storm with Call to Topple Gay Marriage Ruling, Obergefell v. Hodges Under Siege in Detroit
Michigan Rep. Josh Schriver is advocating for the Supreme Court to reconsider the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling that legalized ...
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Michigan Democrats, Republicans elect new party leaders ahead of crucial 2026 elections
Michigan’s Democratic and Republican parties have new leaders at the helm ahead of the crucial 2026 elections that will decide the state’s political direction.
Michigan Republicans and Democrats each select new party chair
Michigan Republicans and Democrats have each elected a new chair who will lead their respective parties into the 2026 midterms.
Michigan lawmaker readies ballot campaign to require citizenship proof, photo ID to vote
A lawmaker is prepping a ballot committee for a constitutional amendment requiring proof of citizenship to register and photo ...