Tate, 43, filed paperwork on Nov. 21 that allows him to begin collecting campaign donations for the 2025 election.
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Michigan Democrats grow wish lists for last month of full control. What to expect
Poised to lose control of the Michigan House, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and fellow Democrats are pushing economic development, firearm and criminal justice reforms in the final weeks of 2024.
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Benson: Michigan officials, candidates can use campaign cash for child care
New ruling ‘will help open up doors for more parents to run for office,’ says lawmaker who requested the interpretation from Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
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Timeline: How Michigan charter schools have evolved
Charter schools have been in Michigan for almost 30 years. Here are some major events in their history.
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With clock ticking, Michigan Dems eye ‘ghost gun,’ bump stock bans
Gun manufacturers could also face legal liability for deaths under bills Democrats are lining up for potential votes in the lame-duck session.
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Michigan election certified without protest after Trump win
The Board of State Canvassers was drama-free on Friday, unlike in 2020. In a few tight downballot races, candidates may still seek recounts until 11 a.m. Monday.
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Detroit reparations task force disavows leader’s rogue policy report
Task force co-chair submits policy recommendations to Detroit’s City Council. Fellow members say it does not reflect their work and shouldn’t be considered an official document from the group.
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Tensions, absences threaten Democratic agenda in Michigan lame-duck Legislature
House Democrats are poised to lose their majority — and one is threatening to stop showing up voluntarily if leadership doesn’t act on progressive bills.
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Dems eye cash bail, ‘second look’ criminal justice reforms in Michigan lame-duck
Bail and pretrial reform, “second look” at sentencing and productivity credits among criminal justice reforms percolating in state legislature
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Has Michigan governor race begun? Duggan spurs speculation. Here’s who might run
Here is a look at some of the other potential 2026 gubernatorial candidates.