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Obama is to appear with El-Sayed in Detroit as the ex-president gets more involved in the midterms

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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Trump says he'll be back in Michigan ahead of midterms

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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Rep. Tom Barrett hopes to defy political gravity facing Will Lawrence

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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Obama headed back to Detroit this month to stump for Democrats

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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Trump takes extraordinary steps to target midterms, alarming critics

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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New polls put Democrats in position for Senate control

New polls put Democrats in position for Senate control

New YouGov polls show Democrats leading in six key Senate races, giving the party multiple paths to reclaiming control of the chamber in November.
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Can $1 billion buy victory in the midterm elections? Some Republicans fear the answer is no

Can $1 billion buy victory in the midterm elections? Some Republicans fear the answer is no

Republicans are facing anxiety as they enter the final month of the midterm campaign
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The Latest: Trump visits Nebraska in pre-midterms blitz to reassure GOP voters about the economy

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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Benson, James face off in first TV debate in Michigan governor's race

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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Gas prices fall, especially in Ohio, which just suspended fuel taxes

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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Republicans return to tough-on-crime message ahead of difficult midterm elections

Republicans return to tough-on-crime message ahead of difficult midterm elections

Republicans are focusing on crime and public disorder in midterm election campaigns, as voters grow frustrated with their handling of the cost of living and the war with Iran
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Freep endorsement in governor race: Jocelyn Benson vs. John James

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.