Trump, Michigan Republican Party and Jim Runestad

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.
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.
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 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 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.
Michigan Dems, GOP both elect new statewide leaders
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Michigan Democrats and Republicans each elect new party leaders
Michigan Republicans and Democrats have each elected a new chair who will lead their respective parties into the 2026 midterms.
Michigan Democrats, Republicans elect party leadership, look to 2026
The Democrat and Republican parties of Michigan have elected new party leadership, turning their sights to the 2026 midterm ...
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MI Rep. targets gay marriage ruling & Runestad on MI GOP Future
Michigan Republican Rep. Josh Schriver announces plans for a House resolution, calling on the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the ruling that legalized same-sex marriage across the ...
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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.
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 ...
Michigan Republicans and Democrats each select new party chair
Michigan Republicans and Democrats have each elected a new chair who will lead their respective parties into the 2026 ...
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Jim Runestad wins MIGOP chair race
Michigan state Senator Jim Runestad won the race for Michigan Republican Party Chair, beating the candidate endorsed by ...