Trump, Michigan and Jim Runestad

State Sen. Jim Runestad upsets Trump-backed candidate in Michigan GOP chair race
Runestad's larger-than-expected margin of victory pointed to the lingering power of the anti-establishment wing of the Republican Party in Michigan.
Michigan GOP rejects Trump's choice, elects Sen. Jim Runestad as state party chair
Jim Runestad, of White Lake Township, defeated Trump's endorsed candidate, Meshawn Maddock, of Milford, on the second ballot at Huntington Place, taking close to 63% of the votes cast by about 1,900 delegates.
Michigan lawmaker beats out Trump ally charged in fake elector case for GOP party chair
Michigan Republicans gathered in Detroit on Saturday to elect a new chair who will lead the party into the 2026 midterms in the battleground stat
Senator Runestad wins Michigan GOP chair race
State Senator Jim Runestad will serve as the next Michigan Republican Party chair after being chosen at the state’s spring convention Saturday. Colin Jackson has more.
Michigan Republicans reject Trump-backed candidate in election of state GOP chair
Trump endorsed Meshawn Maddock, two days before 1,900 delegates gathered to elect the next party chair at a Detroit convention.
Michigan Republicans and Democrats each select new party chair
Michigan Republicans and Democrats have each elected a new chair who will lead their respective parties into the 2026 midterms.
Trump endorses Meshawn Maddock for Michigan Republican Party chair
President Trump's endorsement gives Meshawn Maddock's campaign a significant boost heading into a state convention in Detroit on Saturday.
Michigan state lawmaker beats out loyal Trump ally charged in fake elector case for GOP party chair
State Sen. Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, attends the Michigan Republican Party Convention, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Detroit. Credit: AP/Paul Sancya While Maddock has been popular with grassroots ...
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 ...
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What to know as Michigan Republicans select new chair to lead party into the 2026 midterms
Jim Runestad also is seeking the chairmanship ... Tonga and Tuvalu. Who are Michigan’s accused false electors? Fifteen Republicans are accused of participating in a plan to falsely claim ...
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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 ...