https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-gop Michigan GOP en-US Copyright Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:13:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-09/gop-gubernatorial-candidates-debate-tax-cuts-oppose-data-centers-at-saginaw-forum Four Republicans running to replace Governor Gretchen Whitmer talked to voters at Saginaw Valley State University. It was one of the largest events of the primary campaign so far. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:13:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-09/gop-gubernatorial-candidates-debate-tax-cuts-oppose-data-centers-at-saginaw-forum Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-27/state-senate-primary-heats-up-as-democrats-accuse-conservative-group-of-meddling The group ProgressiveMI has spent thousands of dollars on ads for Pamela Pugh. Democratic leaders say ProgressiveMI is tied to a conservative ad firm, seeking to sway the race. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:33:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-27/state-senate-primary-heats-up-as-democrats-accuse-conservative-group-of-meddling Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-09/former-michigan-house-speaker-seeking-gop-gubernatorial-nomination-unveils-utility-reform-plan As part of his campaign for the Republican nomination for governor, Tom Leonard released a plan he says is meant to prioritize Michigan families over utility companies. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:29:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-09/former-michigan-house-speaker-seeking-gop-gubernatorial-nomination-unveils-utility-reform-plan Anna Busse https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-28/michigan-gop-lawmakers-want-state-to-hand-over-full-voter-rolls-to-feds-without-redactions The state has already turned over a copy, but withheld sensitive identifying information, like Social Security numbers. The Justice Department wants all of it. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:52:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-28/michigan-gop-lawmakers-want-state-to-hand-over-full-voter-rolls-to-feds-without-redactions Hayley Harding, Votebeat https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-22/former-michigan-house-speaker-wife-set-to-face-trial-on-embezzlement-charges-next-year A firm trial date has finally been set for Lee Chatfield and his wife, Stephanie Chatfield, who are facing charges of running a criminal enterprise and embezzling large sums of money from the former Michigan House speaker’s non-profit campaign and organizing funds. The trial, however, won’t commence until this time next year. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:59:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-22/former-michigan-house-speaker-wife-set-to-face-trial-on-embezzlement-charges-next-year Ben Solis, Michigan Advance https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-29/gop-bill-aims-to-make-eviction-of-squatters-easier-democrats-propose-more-tenant-protections Legislation has been introduced by Rep. Steve Frisbie, R-Battle Creek, to make it easier for property owners to evict squatters. It is titled the SHIELD (Safeguarding Homeownership and Interests Through Eviction Law Development) Act. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-29/gop-bill-aims-to-make-eviction-of-squatters-easier-democrats-propose-more-tenant-protections Finn Mills https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-01/appeals-court-denies-stay-to-stop-ouster-of-former-michigan-gop-chair-karamo Former Michigan Republican Party chair Kristina Karamo has lost an important court decision in her effort to be reinstated as the state GOP leader. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 17:32:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-01/appeals-court-denies-stay-to-stop-ouster-of-former-michigan-gop-chair-karamo Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-16/despite-rnc-endorsement-court-case-lingers-on-who-leads-mi-gop The Republican National Committee has recognized former Congressman Pete Hoekstra as the Michigan GOP chair. But that may not be the final word in the messy leadership battle over control of the state Republican Party. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:19:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-16/despite-rnc-endorsement-court-case-lingers-on-who-leads-mi-gop Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-29/new-gop-chair-says-he-expects-leadership-dispute-to-end-soon The new leader of the Michigan Republican Party – at least the one designated by one faction of the riven organization – predicts the controversy over who’s running things will be decided soon. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:30:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-29/new-gop-chair-says-he-expects-leadership-dispute-to-end-soon Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-27/perry-johnson-becomes-1st-gop-candidate-to-sue-to-get-on-primary-ballot Perry Johnson is the first Republican hopeful for governor to call on a court to put him on the August statewide primary ballot. Fri, 27 May 2022 22:25:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-27/perry-johnson-becomes-1st-gop-candidate-to-sue-to-get-on-primary-ballot Rick Pluta | MPRN