https://www.wcmu.org/tags/republican Republican en-US Copyright Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:41:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-10/slap-in-the-face-republican-gubernatorial-frontrunner-john-james-not-committing-to-debate Michigan U.S. Representative John James, a frontrunner for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, doesn't plan to participate in a debate later this month. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:41:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-10/slap-in-the-face-republican-gubernatorial-frontrunner-john-james-not-committing-to-debate Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-16/hundreds-attend-memorial-for-slain-conservative-activist-charlie-kirk-in-lansing "Charlie was not killed for his extremism. He was killed because he was effective, persuasive and unafraid," said Jim Runestad, Michigan Republican Party chairman. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:19:48 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-16/hundreds-attend-memorial-for-slain-conservative-activist-charlie-kirk-in-lansing Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-27/another-republican-joins-the-field-of-candidates-vying-for-michigans-8th-congressional-district-seat Nikki Snyder is a member of the state Board of Education. She had been running for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat being vacated by the retiring Debbie Stabenow. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 21:25:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-27/another-republican-joins-the-field-of-candidates-vying-for-michigans-8th-congressional-district-seat Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-13/including-lawmakers-in-foia-could-help-provide-answers-when-theyre-under-scrutiny Transparency advocates say it's harder to learn who’s telling the truth when the current law exempts state legislators. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:12:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-13/including-lawmakers-in-foia-could-help-provide-answers-when-theyre-under-scrutiny Leona Larson, Sehvilla Mann https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-20/pre-processing-bills-reported-from-senate-committee Bills heading to the full Michigan Senate floor would give many local clerks eight days to pre-process absentee ballots ahead of an election. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:38:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-20/pre-processing-bills-reported-from-senate-committee Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-04/michigan-congresswoman-encourages-colleagues-to-raise-federal-debt-ceiling The federal government is running out of cash to pay its bills. Congressional Republicans are refusing to raise the debt ceiling in order to push through drastic cuts to programs championed by the Biden administration. Thu, 04 May 2023 21:55:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-04/michigan-congresswoman-encourages-colleagues-to-raise-federal-debt-ceiling Russell McNamara https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-11-28/pete-hoekstra-joins-mi-gop-chair-race The race to become the next Michigan Republican Party chair is getting a little bigger. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 23:53:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-11-28/pete-hoekstra-joins-mi-gop-chair-race Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-11-04/michigan-democratic-candidates-getting-hateful-and-vile-phone-calls-after-numbers-published-in-republican-campaign-ads At least six Democratic candidates have been getting "hateful and vile" phone calls, after their Republican opponents put their personal cell phone numbers on campaign mailings. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 22:46:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-11-04/michigan-democratic-candidates-getting-hateful-and-vile-phone-calls-after-numbers-published-in-republican-campaign-ads Tracy Samilton https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-11-02/judge-dismisses-republican-lawsuit-against-flint-over-election-inspectors State and national Republican officials failed to convince a judge to force the city of Flint to bring on more Republican election inspectors ahead of next week’s election. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 22:51:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-11-02/judge-dismisses-republican-lawsuit-against-flint-over-election-inspectors Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-04-19/gubernatorial-candidates-file-signatures-ahead-of-deadline A handful of GOP gubernatorial hopefuls submitted their signatures today ahead of a deadline to get on the primary ballot. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 22:28:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-04-19/gubernatorial-candidates-file-signatures-ahead-of-deadline Colin Jackson