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POLITICSJul 25 · 13:00 UTCGRISTMarcus Baram, Capital and Main

In Michigan, the price of energy is on the ballot and both parties know it

Energy prices in Michigan's 7th Congressional District are influencing the competitive race between Republican Tom Barrett and Democratic voter Christine Waugh-Fleischmann, with gas prices rising 32% after the Iran war. Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared an energy emergency, but prices continued to climb, fueling voter frustration and shifting political dynamics.

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