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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 1h
TOMORROW: Join @JocelynBenson.bsky.social, @AbdulElSayed.bsky.social, @GarlinGilchrist.bsky.social, @ESavit.bsky.social & Michigan Carpenters in Detroit for our GOTV kickoff rally! You won't want to miss this one. www.mobilize.us/teammichigan...
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GOTV Kickoff Rally w/ Statewide Ticket & Carpenters Union · Team Michigan
Join the Carpenters Union and the Michigan Democratic Party for a Get Out the Vote rally with our full statewide ticket—Abdul El-Sayed, Jocelyn Benson, Garlin Gilchrist, and Eli Savit We're just…
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 3h
ICYMI: Voters know Price-Hike Mike has supported Trump's tariffs from day one. And we're not going to let him con us into thinking he's suddenly changed. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/10/15/n...
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Canada tariffs could swing a key Senate race. That’s a problem for the man Democrats call ‘Price Hike Mike.’ - The Boston Globe
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has made affordability a centerpiece of his campaign, while Republican Mike Rogers is trying to acknowledge the negative impact of the tariffs without antagonizing President…
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 4h
“Bill Huizenga sides with powerful special interests in Washington, and now they’re rewarding him with millions to try to keep him there.” - @mccannforcongress.bsky.social prospect.org/2026/10/16/b...
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Bill Huizenga Faces His Toughest Re-Election Race Yet - The American Prospect
A top Financial Services Committee Republican’s 30-year career could soon come to an end.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 5h
“At a time when families are paying more for just about everything, you need a governor who’s focused on making life more affordable for you, not helping the rich and powerful get further ahead. You need a governor like @JocelynBenson..bsky.social” -Barack Obama gandernewsroom.com/news/electio...
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Obama endorses Jocelyn Benson for Michigan governor in video
Former President Barack Obama is backing Jocelyn Benson for governor, citing her plans to lower healthcare costs, build more homes, and guarantee every kid a quality education.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 8h
LEAKED AUDIO: Mike Rogers, falsely claiming his last election was stolen, says he wants to intimidate Detroit voters this time around. "Let's put retired or off-duty police officers as our poll watchers in Detroit. Go ahead, try to intimidate them. Please."
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 19h
"Conservative candidates know they can’t win school board elections by telling the truth, so they’ve turned to outright lies funded by dark money. This is a shameful and desperate attempt to gain traction when Republicans up and down the ballot are underwater." michigandems.com/mdp-condemns...
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 21h
“[Mike Rogers’] refusal to reckon with the consequences of his actions raises a troubling question: whether he was willing to sacrifice his constituents’ well-being for pharmaceutical money" www.currentaffairs.org/news/the-opi...
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The Opioid Crisis Looms Over Michigan’s Senate Race
The race between a pro-pharma politician and a public health doctor raises an essential question: will the leaders who enabled this deadly catastrophe ever be held to account?
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 22h
"Here we might be Wildcats, we might be Spartans, we might be Wolverines, but we will never be Buckeyes.” watch @AbdulElSayed.bsky.social absolutely shred JD Vance meidasnews.com/news/fking-w...
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https://meidasnews.com/news/fking-wolverine-abdul-el-sayed-destroys-jd-vance-with-ferocious-clap-back
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 23h
Let's GOTV! There are opportunities to help us win in every corner of Michigan this weekend. Find a canvass, a phone bank or a community event near you and come out to help us run through the tape! www.mobilize.us?org_ids=50956
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Volunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions Near Me · Mobilize
Create change in your community. Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, and fundraisers in your local area, organized by charities, campaigns, political organizations, grassroots groups,…
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
Now that's an endorsement! "@GarlinGilchrist.bsky.social has the vision, the background, and the unyielding drive to build upon that amazing legacy for a completely new generation of Michiganders." michiganchronicle.com/garlin-gilch...
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Garlin Gilchrist is Exactly Who Michigan Needs as Secretary of State
Garlin Gilchrist is Exactly Who Michigan Needs as Secretary of State
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
John James can run, but he can't hide from his record. In Congress, he's been a rubber stamp for Trump at every turn. Michigan can't trust John James. www.youtube.com/watch?v=B85T...
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John James distances himself from the president after Michigan gubernatorial debate
Candidates for Michigan governor, Republican Rep. John James and Democrat, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, faced off in a debate in downtown Detroit on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. The debate gave…
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
Who is ""we,"" Mr. President? YOU and your friends with millions in oil stocks are getting rich. The rest of us are getting crushed. www.mediaite.com/media/tv/tru...
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Trump Waves off High Oil Prices and Insists ‘We’re Making a Fortune’ Off of it
President Donald Trump said high oil prices due to his war on Iran aren't all bad because "a fortune" is being made from it.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
Since Trump and the GOP keep trying to gaslight you, we'll say this clearly: you aren't crazy. The GOP's reckless, pro-billionaire agenda is jacking inflation way up for working people. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/10/14/prices-increased-september-last-inflation-report-ahead-elections/
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
The GOP's extreme agenda drove up prices and Americans are feeling the pinch. 77% say their holiday shopping plans will have to change due to rising prices. michiganindependent.com/economy/tari...
michiganindependent.com
Tariff-driven price increases cloud upcoming holiday season
77% of Americans surveyed say they'll alter their 2026 holiday gift-buying due to rising prices.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
NEW LEAKED AUDIO: Mike Rogers says he wants to kick "the sickest part of our society" off their healthcare. Rogers argues "these people who are really, really sick" should be forced off their health insurance plans and put into separate "catastrophic funds."
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
We're fired up to elect @JocelynBenson.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
TONIGHT: Tune in at 8:00 PM on WDIV to watch @JocelynBenson expose @JohnJamesMI for voting to raise our costs while lining his own pockets. #MIGov www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2...
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How to watch the Michigan governor debate hosted by WDIV
On Thursday, Republican candidate John James and Democratic candidate Jocelyn Benson will face off in a gubernatorial debate hosted by WDIV.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
"@JocelynBenson.bsky.social has proven how she can take complex, neglected public systems and make them work. Moreover, she offers a specific, structural blueprint designed to protect Black lives, build generational Black wealth, and combat systemic inequities." michiganchronicle.com/endorsement-...
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Endorsement: Jocelyn Benson Is the Clear Choice for Governor of Michigan
Endorsement: Jocelyn Benson Is the Clear Choice for Governor of Michigan
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
We need to restore the American dream, but why is it slipping away in the first place? @McCannforcongress.bsky.social and @PeteButtigieg.bsky.social lay the blame where it belongs: Republican corruption. michiganadvance.com/2026/10/14/b...
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Buttigieg and McCann argue Republican self-interest is undermining the American Dream • Michigan Advance
Democrats shored up their support for Michigan state Sen. Sean McCann Wednesday as former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg joined the Kalamazoo Democrat in support of his effort to…
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
It's time to Get Out The Vote! Join the GOTV kickoff rally with our statewide ticket & Michigan Carpenters this Sunday in Detroit and let's go win this thing! www.mobilize.us/teammichigan...
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Florida millionaire thinks he can buy your vote for 2 gallons of gas. Mike, voters know why their gas is so expensive, and it's the war you've been cheering on since day 1. www.thedailybeast.com/must-win-tru...
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Must-Win MAGA Candidate’s Wife Resorts to Desperate Gas Station Stunt
Mike Rogers appears to have put his wife to work as he trails in the polls.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
NEW: UAW members say Mike Rogers refused to meet with them while he was in Congress, citing Rogers' "unwillingness to be challenged" on issues like his support for NAFTA as causing a "strained relationship." michiganadvance.com/2026/10/15/u...
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UAW members recall tense encounters with Mike Rogers during his time in Congress • Michigan Advance
As Mike Rogers courts Michigan voters in his bid for the open U.S. Senate seat, members of Michigan’s largest union describe a strained relationship with him when he was last in Congress.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
ICYMI: Mark Huizenga holds stocks in the same companies he regulates as a state senator. We need leaders in Lansing who are looking out for our interests, not ones who are trying to boost their own stock portfolios. heartlandsignal.com/2026/10/13/m...
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Michigan state Sen. Mark Huizenga holds stocks in the same companies he regulates
A review of Michigan state Sen. Mark Huizenga's personal financial disclosures raises potential conflict-of-interest questions.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Who's fired up?!? Don't miss your chance to join @BarackObama and our entire statewide Democratic ticket in Detroit on the first day of statewide Early Vote! www.mobilize.us/teammichigan...
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Get Out the Vote Rally with President Barack Obama · Team Michigan
Join President Barack Obama, Abdul El-Sayed, Jocelyn Benson and the rest of the Michigan Democratic ticket as we kick off early voting! Saturday, October 24 is the first day of statewide early voting…
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Just remember: John James, Bill Huizenga, Tom Barrett and every Michigan Republican in Congress have voted to back Trump's dangerous tariffs over and over and over again. www.michiganpublic.org/politics-gov...
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Republicans face midterm backlash from factory workers squeezed out of jobs by Trump's tariffs
President Donald Trump's tariffs are turning factory workers against his Republican Party over fears the import taxes could lead to fewer jobs instead of the manufacturing renaissance he promised.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
“What is this election about? It’s about healthcare; it’s about hungry children; it’s about hungry seniors. We need someone who is not going to be a rubber stamp for Donald Trump, who is going to reverse the cuts in the Big Bad Bill.” - @DebbieDingell.house.gov www.michigandaily.com/news/governm...
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Dingell, Balint and Rheingans talk healthcare, social security at Ann Arbor town hall
Ann Arbor community members gathered for a town hall Monday morning to discuss Social Security and Medicare. The town hall, organized by Abdul El-Sayed’s U.S. Senate campaign, featured U.S. Rep.…
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Worried about AI and data centers? @AbdulElSayed.bsky.social has a clear plan to protect Michiganders and make sure we have a say and share in the benefits from this tech. Mike Rogers is bought and paid for by the AI billionaires. The choice is easy. www.mlive.com/politics/202...
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https://www.mlive.com/politics/2026/10/abdul-el-sayed-releases-plan-to-rein-in-ai-mike-rogers-hasnt-gone-quite-that-far.html
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
🚨 LEAKED AUDIO: Mike Rogers says he wants Michiganders to pay more for healthcare. “We need to start changing the way we look at healthcare. If you go up and have to pay the doctor $50 for your annual physical, that’s probably okay, right?”
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
🚨🚨🚨 BREAKING: Mike Rogers tells @NBCNews he "doesn’t believe" the U.S. military should exit Iran immediately, says he "doesn't think" his and Trump's war was a mistake but "we'll find out." www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
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Michigan GOP Senate nominee Mike Rogers on whether Iran war was a mistake: ‘We’ll find out’
Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed spoke to “NBC Nightly News” about Iran, the economy and the issues driving the tight Michigan Senate race.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Americans are paying a skyrocketing price for the reckless Trump-GOP agenda while billionaires are doing better than ever. www.nbcnews.com/business/eco...
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Inflation jumps to 3.7% as gas and diesel prices squeeze consumers ahead of the midterms
It’s the final CPI report before November’s midterm elections. Consumers and business owners have said they will be voting with the cost of living in mind.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
"We have a moral responsibility to each other to ensure that everyone has access to real opportunity economically, educationally, and otherwise." - @JocelynBenson.bsky.social michiganadvance.com/2026/10/14/b...
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Benson: Economic opportunity is the unfinished work of the Civil Rights movement • Michigan Advance
Benson, the Democratic nominee for governor facing off against Republican nominee John James, sat down with Michigan Advance to discuss how her civil rights background would shape her approach to the…
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Everyone is sick of corporations and billionaires flooding elections with money. @McCannforcongress.bsky.social and @BetsyCoffia.bsky.social have a plan to rein in out-of-control election spending in Michigan. www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...
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https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2026/10/12/michigan-lawmakers-aim-to-limit-corporate-election-cash/92218665007/
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Two companies where John Goldwater held positions imported dangerous chemicals from China. Goldwater is just another Republican who's out for himself. www.metrotimes.com/news/gop-hop...
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GOP hopeful in Lake St. Clair district linked to Chinese chemical imports - Detroit Metro Times
Import records obtained by Metro Times detail Chinese suppliers to John Goldwater’s current and former employers, adding to questions about the Republican state Senate candidate’s business activities.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Excited to vote? In-person early voting opens statewide October 24! Find out where and when you can cast an early ballot and make your plan to vote: www.michigan.gov/sos/election...
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
As a prosecutor in a Special Victims Unit, @cbhines586.bsky.social fought for survivors of abuse. As a member of Congress, she'll work for policies that keep women and kids safe and hold perpetrators accountable. michiganadvance.com/2026/10/13/t...
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These prosecutors saw how the justice system failed women. Now they’re running for Congress. • Michigan Advance
In Michigan, Christina Hines said domestic violence and sexual assault are “so ingrained as part of our society” that she’s lost track of the number of doors she’s knocked on where simply sharing abou...
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Make no mistake—this is the GOP policy top to bottom. The entire party is funded by tech billionaires. If they hold power they'll give tech billionaires whatever they want. www.metrotimes.com/news/republi...
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Republican congressional candidate Tom Smith says the Great Lakes make Michigan ideal for data centers - Detroit Metro Times
Republican congressional candidate Tom Smith says Michigan should welcome data centers, citing the Great Lakes as an advantage and blaming opposition to the projects on China.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Mike Rogers is a corrupt politician who abandoned Michigan more than a decade ago to cash in on his D.C. influence, getting rich off the industries he regulated in Congress. Rogers is only focused on helping himself, not Michiganders. www.businessinsider.com/mike-rogers-...
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9 years through the revolving door: How the GOP's top Senate recruit in Michigan got rich after leaving Congress
When Mike Rogers retired from the House, aides said he wanted to pursue something more lucrative. Disclosures show that he made that dream come true.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Michigan Democrats are fighting to protect our public schools and ensure every student has access to a quality education. Make sure to vote straight ticket Democratic on or before November 3rd, and let's elect these champions!
Graphic with images of State Boards candidates: 

Judith Pritchett and Tiffany Tilley, state board of education 

Brianna Scott and Kelly Tebay Zemke, Michigan State University board of trustees 

Shereef Akeel and Richard Mack, Wayne State University board of governors 

Paul Brown and Amir Makled, U of M board of regents
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Trump's tariffs are destroying manufacturing jobs across Michigan. And Michigan voters rightly see that Republicans in Congress have backed Trump every step of the way. www.michiganpublic.org/politics-gov...
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Republicans face midterm backlash from factory workers squeezed out of jobs by Trump's tariffs
President Donald Trump's tariffs are turning factory workers against his Republican Party over fears the import taxes could lead to fewer jobs instead of the manufacturing renaissance he promised.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Trump's "deal" for Russian diesel won't do much to lower costs here, but it will help Putin fund his brutal war against our allies in Ukraine. Yet another Trump betrayal. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/12/w...
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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/12/world/europe/russia-diesel-trump.html
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
"My opponent hired a January 6th insurrectionist to be the poll worker recruiter and to train clerks in Macomb County. That is disqualifying." - @garlingilchrist.bsky.social www.9and10news.com/2026/10/13/m...
9and10news.com
Meet the candidates running for Michigan Secretary of State
A Republican county clerk is running against the Democratic lieutenant governor.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
“Donald Trump, Mike Rogers, and their Big Tech billionaire donors can’t be trusted to keep either Michigan or humanity safe from the existential dangers of unrestrained AI.” - @AbdulElSayed.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
washingtonpost.com
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/10/13/michigan-senate-candidate-el-sayed-issues-ai-policy/
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
LEAKED AUDIO: Mike Rogers "minimized worries about rising costs due to Trump administration policies as 'derangement'" and "deride[d] worries over higher costs for specific grocery items." truthout.org/articles/lea...
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Leaked Audio Features Michigan GOP Candidate Mike Rogers Mocking Voters’ Affordability Concerns
Rogers minimized worries about rising costs due to Trump administration policies as “derangement.”…
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
"It shouldn't be this hard to afford that second bag of groceries, it shouldn't be this hard to pay your rent or mortgage.” @AbdulElSayed.bsky.social is focused on you. Mike Rogers is focused on serving himself, Turmp, and whoever writes him the biggest check. upnorthlive.com/news/local/a...
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Abdul El-Sayed, Elizabeth Warren address affordability at Traverse City campaign event
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed brought his campaign to Traverse City Saturday, joining Sen. Elizab
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Mid-Michigan deserves a representative who listens to you. @WeWill2026 continues to prove that he'll listen to every constituent while Tom Barrett only listens to Trump and billionaire donors. gandernewsroom.com/news/electio...
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Will Lawrence launches town hall blitz across Mid-Michigan
Will Lawrence, the Democrat running against US Rep. Tom Barrett, will hold eight town halls in six days—and he's vowing to keep showing up if he wins.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Remember: polls don't vote. We need to turn out in massive numbers to make sure we take our country back from this corrupt GOP agenda. www.cnn.com/2026/10/12/p...
cnn.com
https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/12/politics/midterms-republican-losses-trump
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Headline says it all. The Benson-Brinks ticket will put you first. John James will only work for Donald Trump and his billionaire donors. www.abc12.com/news/politic...
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Benson-Brinks ticket vows to put Michigan families first
Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, running mate to Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson, said their campaign would focus on putting Michiganders first, lowering costs, and…
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
These Republicans voted to take food away from 53,000 Michigan kids.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Mike Rogers pledged to "shield" Elon Musk from potential investigations into the harm caused by DOGE cuts. Now, Musk is spending millions to boost his campaign. Rogers always puts his billionaire donors first and Michigan last. www.metrotimes.com/news/mike-ro...
metrotimes.com
Mike Rogers begs Michiganders for money to 'protect' Elon Musk - Detroit Metro Times
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers has found a new reason for Michiganders to open their wallets: He wants them to help protect Elon Musk from congressional accountability.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Mike Rogers spent a decade in Congress pushing dangerous legislation that fueld the opioid epidemic while his campaigns were being bankrolled by Big Pharma. Rogers does whatever his wealthy donors tell him to do, even if it hurts Michiganders. bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...
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Mike Rogers vows to fight drug war, but urged opioid access in Congress - Bridge Michigan
Mike Rogers advocated for policies to increase opioid prescriptions as the national addiction crisis unfolded. Now running for U.S. Senate, Rogers blames doctors and a lack of federal enforcement.
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