Trump, Michigan and GOP

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.
MAGA activist charged with being a fake elector for Trump seeks to lead the Michigan GOP
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Republicans in Michigan may choose a MAGA activist leader who is charged with being a fake elector for Donald Trump to lead the party into the 2026 midterms, when the battleground state will hold several major races, including for a critical U.S. Senate seat.
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
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 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.
'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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Michigan Senate Narrowly Approves Revised Sick Leave Policy Ahead of Supreme Court Deadline
Michigan Senate approves revised sick time policy, HB 4002, which now heads to Governor Whitmer for signature.
Michigan Senate halts wage act, passes bills modifying pay and sick leave
The Michigan Senate was in session all evening as both Democrats and Republicans attempted to pass legislation.
Curtis Hertel Jr. ascends to Michigan Democratic Party chair
Curtis Hertel Jr. will lead the Michigan Democratic Party during a critical election cycle with many key races on the ballot ...
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Michigan Senate votes to scale back tipped wage hike in bipartisan deal
LANSING — The Michigan Senate voted late Thursday to advance legislation that would significantly scale back a pending ...
There will be another open Democratic Senate seat in 2026 midterms
Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced Thursday she won't seek re-election in 2026, forcing the Democratic Party to defend ...
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Bill passes in Michigan Senate to raise minimum wage, preserve tipped credit
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate approved a bill Thursday night that would increase the state's minimum wage and preserve ...
Deal close on Michigan's minimum wage for tipped workers, key lawmaker says
The negotiations at the state Capitol were ongoing Wednesday, nine days before a Michigan Supreme Court-ordered minimum wage ...
Deadline looms for Michigan Legislature to reach sick time deal
If the Legislature does not reach a deal, starting Friday, the state will require businesses with 10 or more employees to ...