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Gretchen Whitmer on course for easy reelection victory, poll finds

GOP anger over Covid guidelines appears to be insufficient to oust incumbent

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2022

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.…

Ballotpedia · Oct 9, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022

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.

Roll Call · Oct 4, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Oct 4, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

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 · Oct 2, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Oct 2, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Oct 2, 2022