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U.S. Senate candidates El-Sayed, Rogers debate in Grand Rapids tonight

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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Looking ahead to Christmas? When Spirit stores are coming to Michigan

Looking ahead to Christmas? When Spirit stores are coming to Michigan

Spirit, known for its "popup" Hallweeen stores, is bringing Christmas stores to Michigan this year.
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Head Start’s English-only push worries Hamtramck bilingual educators

Head Start’s English-only push worries Hamtramck bilingual educators

For one Head Start classroom in Hamtramck, an English-only instruction mandate would make learning harder for kids, teachers say.
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Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers debate: In a word, aggressive | Opinion

Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers debate: In a word, aggressive | Opinion

Michigan's long-awaited Senate debate featured interruptions, attacks and relentless message discipline. But did it move the needle?
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Abdul El-Sayed Wouldn’t Let Mike Rogers Wash Off His MAGA Makeup

Abdul El-Sayed Wouldn’t Let Mike Rogers Wash Off His MAGA Makeup

The Michigan Senate debate got heated, but the Democrat kept his cool as his opponent leaned on Islamophobic fearmongering
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John James, a Republican, could become Michigan's first Black governor

John James, a Republican, could become Michigan's first Black governor

Michigan has never had a Black governor and voters in the United States have never elected a Black Republican governor.
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U.S. Senate candidate called out opponent's mama – but it was no joke

U.S. Senate candidate called out opponent's mama – but it was no joke

Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed met for their first debate and it got so hot that one candidate called out the other's mother – and lived!
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U.S. Senate debate live: Follow El-Sayed, Rogers in real time

U.S. Senate debate live: Follow El-Sayed, Rogers in real time

Watch the livestream of tonight's US Senate debate in Michigan and follow as the Free Press provides news of key moments and needed context.
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Michigan debate live: El-Sayed and Rogers meet in high-stakes clash

Michigan debate live: El-Sayed and Rogers meet in high-stakes clash

After skipping their first debate, Republican Mike Rogers takes the stage against Democrat Abdul El Sayed in crucial toss-up Senate race.
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From El-Sayed to Talarico, 5 races and 5 keys to the midterms

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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Michigan's next governor will take debate stage again on WDIV-TV

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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Trump isn't on the ballot, but he dominated the gubernatorial debate

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