Trump, Michigan and GOP

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 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.
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,
Curtis Hertel elected Chair of Michigan Democratic Party
The Michigan Democratic Party has elected former State Sen. Curtis Hertel as the new party Chair. The Party says this follows former Chair Lavora Barnes’s decision to step down from the position. The election was made earlier today at the Michigan Democratic Party Spring State convention.
Hertel to lead Michigan Democratic Party into pivotal 2026 elections
Michigan Democrats voted to elect former state Sen. Curtis Hertel to lead their party during the pivotal 2026 election cycle
Texas WR locks in an official visit to Michigan State in June
Xavier Warren of Georgetown, Texas announced on Friday that he'll be taking an official visit to Michigan State in June.
EXCLUSIVE: Why 2026 MSU Football Commit is Huge For Recruiting
Michigan State 2026 commit Joey Caudill has the distinction of being the Spartans' first of the cycle. That's a big responsibility, believe it or not; in the er ...
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Gov. Whitmer appoints Warren treasurer to state retirement board
Warren Treasurer Lorie Barnwell said she is “very honored” to have been appointed Monday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to serve on the Michigan State Retirement Board. Barnwell, a Democrat who has ...
Head of Michigan’s House elections committee believes the 2020 election was stolen
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting ...