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Vance says he would deport ‘violent criminals’ first in Michigan speech
JD Vance appeared in Shelby Township Wednesday morning, where he spoke about crime, immigration and inflation. The Republican vice presidential nominee told the crowd that mass deportation would begin with violent criminals. Vance’s appearance marks his second visit to Michigan since becoming the Republican vice presidential nominee. SHELBY TOWNSHIP—...
Michigan primary results: Shri Thanedar wins, likely secures reelection
LANSING — U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar is likely headed to a second term in Congress after winning a contested Democratic primary over Detroit City Council member Mary Waters. The Associated Press called the race for Thanedar shortly after 2 a.m. as the state’s largest city began to report significant results. See the latest tally here:
Turnout dips throughout Michigan amid heavy rains, early voting, apathy
Less than 25% of state voters participated in the August primary. In all, about 2 million voters participated, down from 2.1 million in 2022 and 2.5 million in 2020. Even after nine days of early voting and 40 days to return absentee ballots, Michigan’s August primary appeared to be a relatively low turnout election.
Michigan election results: Paul Hudson wins GOP primary, will face Rep. Hillary Scholten
Attorney Paul Hudson wins GOP primary race in west Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District, anchored by Grand Rapids. Hudson will face Democratic U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten in the general election. The district is a former conservative stronghold that has trended Democratic in recent years. Attorney Paul Hudson won a fiercely...
Michigan election results: Carl Marlinga wins race to take on Rep. John James
LANSING — Former Judge Carl Marlinga will again face Republican U.S. Rep. John James in November after winning the Democratic primary in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District. The Associated Press called the race just after midnight for Marlinga, who had nearly doubled the vote total of his closest competitor,...
Michigan primary results: State Rep. Neil Friske loses reelection bid
Conservative Michigan lawmaker Neil Friske loses bid for re-election to business owner Parker Fairbairn. Friske in June was arrested following an incident involving a firearm, though no charges have been filed. Another Republican legislator, state Rep. Bob Bezotte of Livingston County, also unseated in primary loss. Michigan state Rep. Neil...
Alpena voters approve library tax, despite fuss over sex-themed books
Alpena County voters approved a tax to keep open its library, despite a campaign to defund it. Library officials have refused to move children and teen books some considered inappropriate. County commissioners are attempting to fire the library board over the issue. Voters in Alpena County on Tuesday approved a...
Michigan primary results: Shri Thanedar in tight Democratic fight
LANSING — First-term U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar was locked in a tight Democratic primary battle on Tuesday night, with early results suggesting a robust challenge from Detroit City Council member Mary Waters. Waters, a former state lawmaker backed by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, was leading Thanedar by about 200...
Michigan election results: Tight GOP battle for chance to take on Rep. Hillary Scholten
Michael Markey and Paul Hudson locked in tight GOP primary race in Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District. The winner will face Democratic U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten in the west Michigan district, anchored by Grand Rapids. The district is a former conservative stronghold that has trended Democratic in recent years. Republicans...
Michigan election results: Carl Marlinga leads race to take on Rep. John James
LANSING — Former Judge Carl Marlinga took an early lead Tuesday in a Democratic primary that will decide who goes on to face Republican U.S. Rep. John James this November in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District. With an estimated 12% of votes counted as of 10:26 p.m., Marlinga led...
Michigan primary results: Junge wins, McDonald Rivet leads in 8th District
Paul Junge wins the Republican primary, while state Sen Kristen McDonald Rivet leads Democratic primary. The general election will determine who succeeds replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee. The 8th Congressional District is expected to be one of the country’s most competitive general election races. Paul Junge won the...
Michigan primary results: McDonald Rivet, Junge early leaders in 8th Congressional District
State Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet out to early lead in Democratic primary to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee. Paul Junge, who lost to Kildee in 2022, is running again and holds early lead in partial results from Republican primary. The 8th Congressional District is expected to be one of...
Kamala Harris, Tim Walz in Michigan: 'We're not going back' to Donald Trump
The path to the White House runs through Michigan, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris said Wednesday in a Detroit airport hangar rally. (Bridge Photo by Brayan Gutierrez) Kamala Harris, Tim Walz rally with thousands of supporters in metro Detroit, their first joint appearance in Michigan. Democratic presidential and vice presidential...
Opinion | Michigan's climate lawsuit will backfire
As a former senior adviser to the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Economic Impact and Diversity and as an activist who continues to tackle issues related to clean air in socially and economically disadvantaged communities, I am concerned that Michigan's new climate lawsuit misses the forest for the trees and will backfire.
In Michigan’s vast UP, finding help for drugs is hard. So is finding solutions
Greg Toutant, CEO of Great Lakes Recovery Centers, says the common problems of addiction care are made worse in the Upper Peninsula by the large area and sparse population. (Bridge photo by Ryan Stephens) Drug treatment can be hours away in parts of the Upper Peninsula. Fifteen counties had planned...
Must-watch races in Michigan primary: Swing seats, U.S. Senate and more
Michigan’s Aug.6 primary election will shape competitive races for the U.S. Senate and House (iStock photo by rarrarorro) Michigan’s Aug. 6 primary to decide major party nominees for open U.S. Senate and U.S. House seats, along with new challengers. Freshman U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar faces a competitive primary...
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