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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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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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USA Today
Trump claims of foreign meddling stir fears of federal election intervention
Democrats worry the president will intervene in the midterm elections by claiming foreign interference. Here's what they're doing to stop him.
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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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Detroit Free Press
Every Freep endorsement in Michigan election: Governor, SOS, AG, U.S. Senate, House, state Legislature, proposals
Here's who the Detroit Free Press Editorial Board has endorsed in Michigan's Nov. 3, 2026 general election.
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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
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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AP News
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
A new Constitutional Convention could go badly. Very badly | Endorsement
Freep endorsement: Proposal 1 would launch a costly Constitutional Convention with unpredictable consequences. Michigan voters should reject it.
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AP News
Supreme Court rejects appeal over Michigan school's ban on ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ sweatshirts
The Supreme Court is rejecting an appeal from a Michigan woman challenging a school district’s ban on shirts with the phrase “Let’s Go Brandon.”
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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
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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