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'Let the games begin': Political analysts say name recognition, street cred could shape Detroit mayoral race
With at least nine candidates who've submitted petitions likely to be on primary ballot, experts say whoever gets message out ...
Analysis: Even on the gravest of issues, GOP can’t summon the will to question Trump
Just weeks after Republicans stood by as Trump’s tariffs threw the economy into chaos, they’re doing the same with Pete ...
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Republican Mike Cox announces run for Michigan governor. Here's everyone who's in the race
Eight major-party candidates say they're running, and more are considering plans for the 2026 race more than a year before ...
Michigan Republican Mike Cox enters race to replace Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Former Attorney General Mike Cox's entry into Michigan's gubernatorial race expands the field of GOP candidates and tees up a ...
GOP ex-Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox joins governors race to replace Gretchen Whitmer
Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox is launching a Republican bid for governor. Cox announced his 2026 bid on social ...
Democrats flood competitive Michigan district as GOP incumbent seeks governor’s office
A number of Democrats are launching bids in a suddenly competitive House district in Michigan after the Republican incumbent ...
Whitmer, GOP spar over plans to fix Michigan roads
The Republican leader of the Michigan House Transportation Committee says Gov. Gretchen Whitmer isn't telling the truth about ...
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Michigan’s GOP House Speaker, mayor of Detroit push for expanded public safety funding
A new public safety trust fund will reduce needless violence around the state of Michigan, the Republican state House Speaker and the Mayor of Detroit, a longtime Democrat who is running for higher ...
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Republican school safety bills move forward in Michigan House
One of the bills seeks to create a comprehensive school mental health system with community and faith-based mental health ...