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Trump, Michigan and Jim Runestad

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.

Detroit News · 18h

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.

The Associated Press on MSN · 16h

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.

Michigan, minimum wage and Gretchen Whitmer

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Michigan Gov. Whitmer agrees to limit wages for tipped workers amid minimum wage hike

Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a compromise that scales back paid sick leave and wages for tipped workers in an effort to appease businesses following a minimum wage hike.

CBS Detroit on MSN · 1d

Gov. Whitmer signs bills on Michigan's minimum wage, sick time

In the final hours before Michigan's minimum wage was set to increase, lawmakers passed two bills that aimed to increase wages at a slightly slower rate.

Detroit Free Press on MSN · 1d

Gov. Whitmer signs Michigan tipped minimum wage, paid sick leave bills into law

The bills signed Friday will see minimum wage in Michigan rise to $15 an hour by 2027, and maintain the so-called tip credit for employers.

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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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 is charged with being a fake elector for Donald Trump to lead ...

President Trump endorses Meshawn Maddock to be Michigan GOP chair

Maddock is one of 15 Michigan Republicans currently facing charges for signing a certificate that claimed Trump won the 2020 ...

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2 candidates for Michigan Democratic Chair share strategies for rebuilding party

Lavora Barnes is the outgoing chair of the Michigan Democratic Party, after being elected in February of 2019.

The Daily Mining Gazette4d

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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Michigan lawmakers pass paid sick leave bill late Thursday

Lawmakers in the Michigan House and Senate approved a sick leave bill, tweaking court-ordered changes scheduled to take ...

What to know as Michigan Republicans select new chair to lead party into the 2026 midterms

Michigan Republicans are gathering in Detroit to select a new chair to lead the party into the 2026 midterms, when several critical races will be decided in the battleground state.

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 ...

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