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Trump, Michigan and Jim Runestad

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.

Detroit News · 3d

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.

The Associated Press on MSN · 3d

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.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 2d

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,

WXYZ · 2d

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.

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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 ...

FOX 2 Detroit on MSN11h

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 ...

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 ...

MLive1d

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.

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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 ...

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