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Michigan, Trump and Jim Runestad

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.

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State Sen. Jim Runestad upsets Trump-backed candidate in Michigan GOP chair race

Runestad's larger-than-expected margin of victory pointed to the lingering power of the anti-establishment wing of the Republican Party in Michigan.

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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.

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 ...

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Greenlee withdraws from MIGOP chair race, endorses Meshawn Maddock

Jim Runestad. Greenlee, a political consultant from Lansing Township, said in a Monday statement that he has known Maddock a long time and is confident she has the experience and ability to lead the ...

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