As of 10 p.m. on primary election night, Paul Junge is maintaining a two-to-one lead over his nearest rival in a three-way race for the Republican nomination in the newly redrawn Eighth Congressional District. Also running in the GOP field is businessman Matthew Seely, who figured prominently in Michigan politics by resisting Democrat Governor Gretchen…
Junge on Way to Victory in Michigan’s Eighth Congressional District
Trump Nod Spurs Dixon to Runaway Win in Michigan GOP Gubernatorial Primary
Tudor Dixon, a former steel sales manager and conservative commentator, parlayed a late-campaign endorsement from former President Donald Trump into a runaway win in Michigan’s Aug. 2 Republican gubernatorial primary. Dixon will challenge incumbent Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who did not face a primary test and has raised nearly $30 million since her first election…
LIVE UPDATES: Meijer, a Republican Opposed by Trump, Casts Ballot in Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Accompanied by his wife and other family members, Rep. Peter Meijer cast his vote in Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District Republican primary. Or he attempted to do so, at least. With a contingent of TV cameras and reporters standing nearby, a poll worker stood with Meijer as he inserted his ballot into the machine….
Live Primary Updates: Trump Endorsee Casts Ballot in Primary in Battleground Michigan District
BYRON CENTER, Mich.—Standing outside a community center near his home in Byron Center, John Gibbs talked to reporters before casting his vote in Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District Republican primary on August 2. Gibbs is endorsed by former president Donald Trump. His opponent, first-term Rep. Peter Meijer, was one of 10 House Republicans who voted to…
Michigan GOP Congressman Blasts Democrats For ‘Subsidizing’ Primary Opponent’s Campaign
Hours before western Michigan voters head to the polls for the primary, first-term Republican Rep. Peter Meijer blamed the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee for funding a $435,000 ad that has given airtime to his competitor, Donald Trump-endorsed John Gibbs. Democrats had praised Meijer, who represents Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District, when he was one of 10…
Michigan GOP Congressman Criticizes Democrats For ‘Subsidizing’ Primary Opponent’s Campaign
Hours before western Michigan voters head to the polls for the primary, first-term Republican Rep. Peter Meijer blamed the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee for funding a $435,000 ad that has given airtime to his competitor, Donald Trump-endorsed John Gibbs. Democrats had praised Meijer, who represents Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District, when he was one of 10…
Trump’s Endorsement May Expand Dixon’s Narrow Lead in Michigan GOP Primary
Front-runner Tudor Dixon could get the boost she needs to win the Republican nomination for governor of Michigan as she finally received the coveted endorsement of Donald Trump on July 29—just three days before the Aug. 2 primary. At an April rally in Macomb County, Trump raised political eyebrows when, of the then 10 GOP…
Trump’s Endorsement May Boost Dixon’s Narrow Lead in Michigan GOP Primary
Tudor Dixon, the front-runner to win the Republican nomination for governor of Michigan, may have just gotten a winning boost with a coveted endorsement by former President Donald Trump on July 29—just days before the Aug. 2 primary. Trump raised political eyebrows at an April rally in Macomb County when, of the then-10 GOP gubernatorial hopefuls, he…
Michigan Citizens’ Initiative to Outlaw Private Elections Funding, Require Voter ID Headed for Passage
A citizen-initiated bill to ban private funding of elections, prohibit the secretary of state from sending out unsolicited applications for absentee ballots, and require state-issued photo ID to vote is one step closer to taking effect in Michigan. On July 29, volunteers from the Secure MI Vote campaign filed over 500,000 signatures on petitions that…
Michigan Citizens’ Initiative to Outlaw Private Funding of Elections, Require Voter ID Gains Momentum
A citizen-initiated proposal in Michigan to ban private funding of elections, prohibit the secretary of state from sending out unsolicited applications for absentee ballots, and require state-issued photo ID to vote is one step closer to taking effect. On July 29, volunteers from the Secure MI Vote campaign filed petitions bearing more than 500,000 signatures,…
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