https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-republicans Michigan Republicans en-US Copyright Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:50:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-20/rep-john-james-delivers-his-petitions-to-appear-on-republican-august-primary-ballot-for-michigan-governor “We have multiple polls internal and otherwise saying I’m up by double digits in the primary, and all public polling is showing that I'm not only up in the primary, but I’m up in the general on Jocelyn Benson and Mike Duggan," said Rep. John James (R-MI), who's running for Michigan governor in 2026. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:50:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-20/rep-john-james-delivers-his-petitions-to-appear-on-republican-august-primary-ballot-for-michigan-governor Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-28/michigan-republicans-endorse-candidates-for-attorney-general-secretary-of-state Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd won the endorsement for Michigan attorney general and Macomb County Clerk Tony Forlini won the Michigan secretary of state endorsement. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:08:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-28/michigan-republicans-endorse-candidates-for-attorney-general-secretary-of-state Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-19/another-republican-jumps-in-primary-to-challenge-incumbent-jack-bergman Businessman Matthew DenOtter filed to run in Michigan's 1st Congressional District GOP primary earlier this month. He's looking to unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, who's held the seat since 2016. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:05:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-19/another-republican-jumps-in-primary-to-challenge-incumbent-jack-bergman Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-27/state-court-of-appeals-says-house-must-send-bills-to-whitmer The Michigan Court of Appeals says the Republican-controlled state House cannot sit on nine bills adopted last year when Democrats were in control. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:54:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-27/state-court-of-appeals-says-house-must-send-bills-to-whitmer Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-27/republican-gubernatorial-debates-to-get-underway The first of three Republican debates for Michigan governor is taking place this week in Kent County. GOP leadership says six of the seven candidates invited to debate have confirmed their attendance. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-27/republican-gubernatorial-debates-to-get-underway Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-07/michigan-congress-members-divided-as-federal-government-shutdown-continues Mutual trust between President Donald Trump and the Democrats is elusive as leaders in both parties bet that public sentiment will pressure the other side to cave. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 22:03:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-07/michigan-congress-members-divided-as-federal-government-shutdown-continues Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-22/michigan-republicans-project-unity-at-mackinac-leadership-conference “It went spectacular. I can’t go from one part of this conference to the other without people saying, ‘My God. You brought the party back,’” said Michigan GOP Chair Jim Runestad. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:47:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-22/michigan-republicans-project-unity-at-mackinac-leadership-conference Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-25/so-far-3-candidates-are-running-for-michigans-open-state-senate-seat-who-are-they Michigan’s 35th state Senate seat has been vacant since January. Candidates from both parties have entered the race, though a special election date has not yet been set. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 18:35:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-25/so-far-3-candidates-are-running-for-michigans-open-state-senate-seat-who-are-they Alexandrea Ladiski https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-30/3-hours-late-trump-speaks-to-traverse-city-supporters-at-airport The 45th president was delayed leaving Texas because of a taped interview with podcaster Joe Rogan. Some of the crowd in Traverse City left before Trump arrived. Sat, 26 Oct 2024 15:55:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-30/3-hours-late-trump-speaks-to-traverse-city-supporters-at-airport Ellie Katz, Claire Keenan-Kurgan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-03/republican-lawmakers-appeal-election-law-lawsuit A group of Republican state lawmakers is appealing the dismissal of a federal lawsuit to undo some of Michigan’s voter-approved constitutional amendments. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:29:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-03/republican-lawmakers-appeal-election-law-lawsuit Colin Jackson | MPRN