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From El-Sayed to Talarico, 5 races and 5 keys to the midterms
A Democratic tsunami? Or can the GOP avert disaster? What to watch, from Hispanic voters to the power of money--and an unexpected contest in Kansas.
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Detroit Free Press
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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Detroit Free Press
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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Detroit Free Press
U.S. Senate candidates El-Sayed, Rogers debate in Grand Rapids tonight
WOOD-TV will host the first debate between the nominees in a closely watched US Senate battle.
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Detroit Free Press
Detroit is home to nation's best craft fair. What makes it so cool?
The Detroit Urban Craft Fair, coming up Dec. 5-6, is the nation's best craft fair, according to the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards.
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Detroit Free Press
Michigan's next governor will take debate stage again on WDIV-TV
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic nominee for governor, will face Republican U.S. Rep. John James for a second debate.
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Detroit Free Press
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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Detroit Free Press
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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Detroit Free Press
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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Detroit Free Press
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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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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Detroit Free Press
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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