Democrats, Michigan

Curtis Hertel Jr. ascends to Michigan Democratic Party chair
Curtis Hertel Jr. will lead the Michigan Democratic Party during a critical election cycle with many key races on the ballot in 2026.
Two contenders to lead Michigan Democratic Party share their visions
Lavora Barnes will be the outgoing chair of the Michigan Democratic Party, after being elected in February of 2019.
Michigan Republicans, Democrats will pick new leaders ahead of pivotal election
The stakes could not possibly be higher," said Meshawn Maddock, who's running to be the next chairwoman of the Michigan GOP.
Michigan Democrats, Republicans each select new party chair
On Saturday, both the Michigan Republicans and Democratic parties chose new leaders and discussed their goals for the next year.
Chorus of Michigan politicians condemns state Democratic chair candidate for saying ‘This is not the Jewish party’
On the eve of elections for the chair of Michigan’s Democratic Party, a range of politicians are condemning one of the candidates for saying the Democrats are “not the Jewish party.”
2 candidates for Michigan Democratic Chair share strategies for rebuilding party
Lavora Barnes is the outgoing chair of the Michigan Democratic Party, after being elected in February of 2019.
‘Not the Jewish party’: Candidate to lead Michigan Dems under fire for antisemitic comments
Michigan Democratic Party chair candidate Al Williams told the Detroit News that Jews 'cannot control the entire party.'
DMFI calls on Michigan Democratic Party chair candidate to withdraw over antisemitic comments
DMFI said Al Williams’ comments that the Democratic Party is ‘not the Jewish party’ are ‘indefensible’ and ‘should be definitively rejected’
Curtis Hertel elected Chair of Michigan Democratic Party
The Michigan Democratic Party has elected former State Sen. Curtis Hertel as the new party Chair. The Party says this follows former Chair Lavora Barnes’s decision to step down from the position. The election was made earlier today at the Michigan Democratic Party Spring State convention.
What to Know as Michigan Republicans Select New Chair to Lead Party Into the 2026 Midterms
Michigan Republicans are gathering in Detroit to select a new chair to lead the party into the 2026 midterms, when several critical races will be decided in the battleground state
Hertel uncontested in bid to lead Michigan Democratic Party after opponent drops out
Democratic activist Al Williams dropped out of the race to lead the state party, leaving former state Sen. Curtis Hertel as the uncontested candidate.
Michigan political conventions provide clues on 2026 election field
Michigan's current governor, Democrat Gretchen Whitmer, can't seek reelection in 2026 because of term limits. Among the ...
Michigan GOP rejects Trump's choice, elects Sen. Jim Runestad as state party chair
Saturday marked the third convention in two years at which delegates have rejected a Donald Trump endorsement at a Michigan ...
Michigan Gov. Whitmer agrees to limit wages for tipped workers amid minimum wage hike
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a compromise that scales back paid sick leave and wages for tipped workers in an ...