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.
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 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,
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
MAGA activist charged with being a fake elector for Trump seeks to lead 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 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 midterms.
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 ...
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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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Greenlee withdraws from MIGOP chair race, endorses Meshawn Maddock
Jim Runestad. Greenlee, a political consultant from Lansing Township, said in a Monday statement that he has known Maddock a long time and is confident she has the experience and ability to lead the ...