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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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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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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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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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Detroit Free Press
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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AP News
The Latest: Soldiers seriously wounded in Iranian drone strike tell AP the US military failed them
U.S. soldiers wounded in the Iran war’s deadliest strike yet on American troops are raising concerns publicly, many for the first time, about whether commanders underestimated the threat
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USA Today
Trump takes extraordinary steps to target midterms, alarming critics
Trump's election moves include a redistricting push, seeking to restrict voting and floating a $5,000 payment to every American adult if the GOP wins.
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Detroit Free Press
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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Detroit Free Press
Rep. Tom Barrett hopes to defy political gravity facing Will Lawrence
Despite economic headwinds and Trump's poor polls, there's as much a chance the GOP incumbent retains his seat as the Democratic newcomer topples him.
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AP News
Trump heads to Nebraska, where his plan to import more beef has angered ranchers
President Donald Trump is campaigning in Nebraska on Monday alongside GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts
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Detroit Free Press
Freep endorsement in governor race: Jocelyn Benson vs. John James
The Free Press endorsement in Michigan's gubernatorial election: Democrat Jocelyn Benson vs. Republican John James.
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