Michigan GOP rejects Trump's choice, elects Sen. Jim Runestad as state party chair
Jim Runestad, of White Lake Township, defeated Trump's endorsed candidate, Meshawn Maddock, of Milford, on the second ballot at Huntington Place, taking close to 63% of the votes cast by about 1,900 delegates.
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 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.
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.
Michigan Democrats and Republicans each elect new party leaders
Michigan Republicans and Democrats have each elected a new chair who will lead their respective parties into the 2026 midterms.
Michigan Democrats, Republicans each select new party chair
On Saturday, both the Michigan Republicans and Democratic parties chose new leaders and discussed their goals for the next year. “I mean right now the biggest goal is to take back the state in 2026,” said Hima Kolanagireddy,
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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 ...
'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 ...
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The Latest: House GOP pushes ‘big’ budget resolution to passage
With a push from President Donald Trump, House Republicans have sent a GOP budget blueprint to passage, a step toward ...
Texas measles outbreak grows and the Detroit Pistons' turnaround: Morning Rundown
Budget fight over limits on Trump's power. Measles vaccine falsely blamed for Texas outbreak. Russia's rare minerals offer.
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Michigan Republicans reject Trump-backed candidate in election of state GOP chair
State Sen. Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, reacts during the Michigan Republican Party Convention, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) Delegate Josh Powell said he thought ...
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Dems and GOP will pick new party chairs in Detroit
On Saturday, members of the Michigan Democratic Party and the Michigan Republican Party will meet to, among other things, ...
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MI Rep. targets gay marriage ruling & Runestad on MI GOP Future
Michigan Republican Rep. Josh Schriver announces plans for a House resolution, calling on the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the ruling that legalized same-sex marriage across the ...
'Get out the vote' strategy used by Trump campaign is the way of the future, experts say
Democratic political consultant Mark Grebner says his party needs to adopt a system that uses social connections, not ...