LANSING, Mich. — Kristina Karamo, who lost her secretary of state race by 14 percentage points but refused to concede, will lead the Michigan Republican Party following an 11-hour convention and three rounds of voting Saturday at the Lansing Center.
Karamo, considered a grassroots favorite, beat out former attorney general candidate Matt DePerno, 58% to 42%, in the third round of voting. DePerno had been endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
The Oak Park educator and conservative activist will take the reins months after the Michigan GOP in November lost long-held majorities in the House and Senate and lost races seeking to oust the incumbent Democratic governor, secretary of state and attorney general.
