Trump, Michigan and GOP

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.
State Sen. Jim Runestad upsets Trump-backed candidate in Michigan GOP chair race
Craig Mauger, Tribune News Service In a battle of Oakland County Republicans, State Sen. Jim Runestad, a conservative firebrand, is the party’s new chairman after defeating former 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.
Trump endorses Meshawn Maddock for Michigan Republican Party chair
President Trump's endorsement gives Meshawn Maddock's campaign a significant boost heading into a state convention in Detroit on Saturday.
Michigan Democrats, Republicans each select new party chair
On Saturday, both the Michigan Republicans and Democratic parties chose new leaders and discussed their goals for the next year.
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 in 2026.
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 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,
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
Michigan political conventions provide clues on 2026 election field
Michigan's current governor, Democrat Gretchen Whitmer, can't seek reelection in 2026 because of term limits. Among the ...
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.
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's charged with being a fake elector for Donald Trump to lead ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Trump reappoints Michigan Gov. Whitmer to Council of Governors
Whitmer will be one of 10 governors on the council — five from the Republican Party and five from the Democratic Party.
Michigan Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement will step down from Supreme Court
Clement's decision will allow Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, to appoint her replacement and expand the party's majority ...