Michigan Republican Party
Coverage of Michigan Republican Party in the Nexus archive.
- After Trump’s endorsement of John James, what’s left of Michigan’s GOP governor race?
President Donald Trump endorsed John James in Michigan's GOP gubernatorial race, leaving James, Perry Johnson, and Mike Cox as the remaining candidates. Trump's endorsement followed the suspension of Aric Nesbitt's campaign and is seen as a significant boost for James ahead of the August primary.
- Runestad proposes one-year moratorium on data centers, urging caution and scrutiny
State Sen. Jim Runestad, Michigan Republican Party Chair, proposed a one-year moratorium on data center projects to assess their impacts, including environmental and rate hike concerns. The bills, co-sponsored with Sen. Ruth Johnson, aim to gather data before implementing regulations, mirroring similar legislation in the House as the state sees a surge in AI data centers.
- Michigan governor hopeful pressed on past SPLC work after DOJ indictment: 'What did Jocelyn know?'
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, faces Republican attacks over her past work with the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), which was indicted by the DOJ for allegedly paying extremist groups like the KKK. Benson's campaign defends her record, emphasizing her civil rights advocacy, while GOP officials demand transparency about her knowledge of SPLC's activities during her tenure.
- Michigan governor hopeful pressed on past SPLC work after DOJ indictment: 'What did Jocelyn know?'
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, faces Republican scrutiny over her past volunteer and board roles at the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), which was federally indicted for allegedly funneling money to extremist groups like the KKK. Benson's campaign defends her civil rights work while dismissing GOP attacks as politically motivated.