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Voters will hear from Michigan's next governor in upcoming debate
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer cannot run again. The candidates vying to replace her will face off in their first debate.
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Trump isn't on the ballot, but he dominated the gubernatorial debate
President Donald Trump dominated Congressman John James and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's debate over who would make a better Michigan governor
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Benson, James face off in first TV debate in Michigan governor's race
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic nominee to be Michigan's next governor, will face her Republican rival U.S. Rep. John James.
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Benson, James stick to campaign message in debate with no clear winner
The debate underscored major differences between the two candidates but not their party leaders.
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Trump says he'll be back in Michigan ahead of midterms
The president told reporters he will be back in Michigan soon but provided no other details.
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Obama headed back to Detroit this month to stump for Democrats
The former president plans to hold a Get-Out-the-Vote rally on Oct. 24.
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Obama is to appear with El-Sayed in Detroit as the ex-president gets more involved in the midterms
Former President Barack Obama plans to appear with Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit this month
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Judge orders Wayne County to count 37 votes in Hamtramck mayoral race
Wayne County must count 37 votes in Hamtramck's mayoral race, a judge ordered. The current mayor won by only 11 votes in Nov.
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The Latest: Trump visits Nebraska in pre-midterms blitz to reassure GOP voters about the economy
President Donald Trump is campaigning in Nebraska alongside GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts, who faces an independent candidate backed by national Democrats
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Gas prices fall, especially in Ohio, which just suspended fuel taxes
Michigan gasoline prices, which averaged $4.46 a gallon on Monday, Oct. 5, were down 21 cents from a week ago, according to AAA.
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More kids, less support? Michigan Head Start teachers push back
A federal proposal to rollback Head Start regulations has teachers worried they'll be expected to do more, with less.
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Barrett, Lawrence face down each other in U.S. House race debate
The two candidates in mid-Michigan's tossup 7th District race met for a debate on Oct. 6.
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