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Hertel to lead Michigan Democratic Party into pivotal 2026 elections
Democratic activist Al Williams dropped out of the race to lead the state party, leaving former state Sen. Curtis Hertel as the uncontested candidate.
Curtis Hertel elected Chair of Michigan Democratic Party
The Michigan Democratic Party has elected former State Sen. Curtis Hertel as the new party Chair Hertel was elected chair following Lavora Barnes’s decision to step down from the position. The voting occurred earlier today at the Michigan Democratic Party Spring State Convention.
Dems and GOP will pick new party chairs in Detroit
On Saturday, members of the Michigan Democratic Party and the Michigan Republican Party will meet to, among other things, select their next chair to lead the party heading into 2026. At the MIGOP convention,
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.
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.
Trump reappoints Michigan Gov. Whitmer to Council of Governors
Whitmer will be one of 10 governors on the council — five from the Republican Party and five from the Democratic Party.
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President Trump Reappoints Michigan Governor Whitmer to Council of Governors in Show of Bipartisan Unity
President Trump reappoints Governor Whitmer to the Council of Governors, reaffirming bipartisan collaboration on security.
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Michigan wage and earned sick time bills signed into law by Whitmer
Late-night deal-making on Thursday ended with a compromise and new minimum wage and earned sick time rules in Michigan.
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Democratic governors diverge on how to handle Trump
Pritzker and Newsom are among several Democratic governors — along with Michigan Gov ... to protect progressive policies to urging party leadership to get more aggressive with Trump.