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Michigan Gov. Whitmer receives $26 million, with five donors giving $250,000 each

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is the number one fundraiser in Michigan state politics in the 2022 election cycle so far. According to the most recent campaign finance reports made to the Michigan Secretary of State, the governor received $26,046,921 in total contributions and spent $20,109,935 between Jan. 1, 2021 and Sept.…

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Michigan GOP statewide candidates stick to far-right message

Candidates who have to play to their party’s base during primaries or nominating conventions often shift toward the center when the time comes to seek support from a wider range of voters for the general election

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Michigan Gov. Whitmer signs elections bills, allowing two days of absentee ballot pre-processing

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday signed a package of bills allowing clerks in large cities two days of pre-processing time to make it faster to tabulate absentee ballots on Election Day.

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FBI gives evidence to tie militia to Gov. Whitmer plotters

Jurors in Michigan heard secretly recorded audio as prosecutors tried to show how a paramilitary group was connected to a plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

The Independent UK

Second Whitmer kidnap plotter sentenced to prison

DETROIT — Kaleb Franks, a central figure in the largest domestic terrorism investigation in a generation who admitted to plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, was sentenced to four years in federal prison Thursday.

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3 accused of assisting governor kidnapping plot stand trial

Jurors in the trial of three men charged in connection with a 2020 anti-government plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have been told about the formation and actions of a paramilitary group the government says trained as part of the scheme

The Independent UK

Jury picked in trial related to Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot

A jury has been seated in the trial of three men charged in connection with a 2020 anti-government plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

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Midterm state races see increased emphasis on abortion post-Roe

While Democrats have emphasized abortion as a campaign issue, Republicans have focused on inflation, immigration.

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's lead over Tudor Dixon stretches to 17 points, new poll says

LANSING, Mich. — Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's lead over Republican challenger Tudor Dixon has reached 17 percentage points with five weeks remaining before the Nov. 8 mid-term election, according to a new poll from The Detroit News and WDIV-TV.

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Jury selection starts in 3rd trial tied to Gov. Whitmer plot

Jury selection is underway in a third trial connected to a 2020 anti-government plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

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EXPLAINER: 3 more on trial in Michigan governor kidnap plot

A scheme to kidnap Michigan’s governor in 2020 will get yet another airing in court

The Independent UK

Dixon at Trump rally: 'We're still within striking distance' of Whitmer

WARREN, Mich. — Republican nominee for Michigan governor Tudor Dixon said her campaign was "within striking distance" of Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as top Michigan GOP candidates claimed a Saturday night rally with former President Donald Trump would benefit them on election night.

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Trump, Michigan Republicans put faith in 'MAGA movement' at Warren rally

WARREN, Mich. — Former President Donald Trump encouraged Michigan voters to support his slate of Republican candidates during a rally in Macomb County on Saturday, saying they could "save the day" in the battleground state.

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Cha-ching! Biden embraces his election-year fundraising role

President Joe Biden is picking up the pace of his high-dollar fundraisers for Democratic candidates and party committees in the closing weeks before Election Day in November

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Michigan women fight to preserve abortion, 1 chat at a time

Women are gathering across Michigan to strategize how to preserve abortion rights in their state

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Trump set to return to Michigan, looks to energize his base for November

DETROIT — Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to return to Michigan Saturday with Republicans in the state hoping he can motivate his base of supporters and help secure Macomb County, a key area the GOP needs to win in November.

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Whitmer kidnap plotter deserves 'substantial' prison term, feds say

DETROIT — A Waterford Township man convicted of plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer deserves a "substantial" federal prison sentence to deter rising threats from domestic extremists bent on achieving political change through violence, prosecutors said Thursday.

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Michigan Legislature allows absentee ballot preprocessing before election

LANSING, Mich. — State leaders have reached a deal to allow the preprocessing of absentee ballots starting two days before the Nov. 8 election in large communities, according to the chairwoman of the House Elections and Ethics Committee.

The Independent UK

Abortion is a matter of 'freedom' for Biden and Democrats

The way President Joe Biden sees it, the overturning of Roe vs

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GOP gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon quips about kidnapping plot against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

TROY, Mich. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon used the 2020 kidnapping plot against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to attack the Democratic incumbent during speeches on Friday, remarks that quickly drew a backlash.

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GOP rival quips about kidnapping plot against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

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Michigan governor hopeful makes light of Whitmer kidnap plot

The Republican candidate for Michigan governor has compared Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s policies to the 2020 plot to kidnap the Democratic incumbent

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GOP gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon quips about kidnapping plot against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

TROY, Mich. — Republican candidate for governor Tudor Dixon joked during a Friday campaign event about the 2020 kidnapping plot against Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a remark that quickly drew criticism.

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Michigan Rolls Back Reforms of Civil Asset Forfeiture

Michigan is now a more dangerous place for anyone who flies with large amounts of cash.

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