Trump, Michigan Republican Party and Jim Runestad

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 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.
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 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,
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.
MAGA activist charged with being a fake elector for Trump seeks to lead the Michigan GOP
Republicans in Michigan may choose a MAGA activist leader who’s charged with being a fake elector for Donald Trump to lead the party into the 2026 midterms
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.
'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 ...
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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'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.
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 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 ...
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 ...
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.