Trump, Michigan Republican Party and GOP

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.
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.
Trump endorses Meshawn Maddock for Michigan Republican Party chair
President Trump's endorsement gives Meshawn Maddock's campaign a significant boost heading into a state convention in Detroit on Saturday.
Michigan Democrats, Republicans each select new party chair
On Saturday, both the Michigan Republicans and Democratic parties chose new leaders and discussed their goals for the next year.
Curtis Hertel Jr. ascends to Michigan Democratic Party chair
Curtis Hertel Jr. will lead the Michigan Democratic Party during a critical election cycle with many key races on the ballot in 2026.
What to Know as Michigan Republicans Select New Chair to Lead Party Into the 2026 Midterms
Michigan Republicans are gathering in Detroit to select a new chair to lead the party into the 2026 midterms, when several critical races will be decided in the battleground state
Michigan Republicans reject Trump-backed candidate in election of state GOP chair
President Donald Trump’s candidate to lead the Michigan Republican Party lost her bid to become the GOP’s state chairwoman. Trump endorsed Meshawn Maddock, the former co-chairwoman of the state party,
Michigan GOP rejects Trump's choice, elects Sen. Jim Runestad as state party chair
Saturday marked the third convention in two years at which delegates have rejected a Trump endorsement at a Michigan GOP convention.
Hertel to lead Michigan Democratic Party into pivotal 2026 elections
Michigan Democrats voted to elect former state Sen. Curtis Hertel to lead their party during the pivotal 2026 election cycle
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Michigan Democrats, Republicans elect new party leaders ahead of crucial 2026 elections
Michigan’s Democratic and Republican parties have new leaders at the helm ahead of the crucial 2026 elections that will decide the state’s political direction.
'An answered prayer': Trump orders get strong support at Michigan GOP convention
One GOP delegate at Saturday's convention enthusiastically compared Trump's approach to burning down a large building to 'get ...
Michigan's 2026 gubernatorial race is already getting crowded. Here's who's running so far
Five people say they're running and more are considering plans for the 2026 race more than a year before votes will be cast.
MAGA activist charged with being a fake elector for Trump seeks to lead the Michigan GOP
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Republicans in Michigan may choose a MAGA activist leader who is charged with being a fake elector for ...
Michigan lawmaker readies ballot campaign to require citizenship proof, photo ID to vote
A lawmaker is prepping a ballot committee for a constitutional amendment requiring proof of citizenship to register and photo ...
Michigan lawmakers pass paid sick leave bill late Thursday
Lawmakers in the Michigan House and Senate approved a sick leave bill, tweaking court-ordered changes scheduled to take ...
Michigan Gov. Whitmer agrees to limit wages for tipped workers amid minimum wage hike
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a compromise that scales back paid sick leave and wages for tipped workers in an ...
Trump reappoints Michigan Gov. Whitmer to Council of Governors
Whitmer will be one of 10 governors on the council — five from the Republican Party and five from the Democratic Party.