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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 7h
🚨🚨🚨 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 · 8h
Americans are paying a skyrocketing price for the reckless Trump-GOP agenda while billionaires are doing better than ever. www.nbcnews.com/business/eco...
nbcnews.com
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 · 9h
"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...
michiganadvance.com
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 · 10h
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...
detroitnews.com
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 · 11h
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...
metrotimes.com
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 · 13h
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 · 14h
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...
michiganadvance.com
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 · 15h
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...
metrotimes.com
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 · 16h
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-...
businessinsider.com
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...
michiganpublic.org
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...
nytimes.com
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...
truthout.org
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...
upnorthlive.com
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...
gandernewsroom.com
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...
bridgemi.com
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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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
"She’s fighting for working class people. She’s fighting to make sure they have healthcare, and get a good education." @CaptMarkKelly.bsky.social broke down the case for Rep. McDonald Rivet in Saginaw this weekend. Let's send a fighter for Michigan back to Congress! www.wnem.com/2026/10/12/k...
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Kristen McDonald Rivet kicks off campaign canvass in Saginaw
Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet kicked off her campaign canvass Saturday at the Laborers’ International Union in Saginaw.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
"Inoperable" isn't a word you want to see when it comes to cars, much less to our economy. Trump's reckless agenda will smash Michigan's core industry. And every Republican running for Congress has backed his trade war. www.detroitnews.com/story/busine...
detroitnews.com
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2026/10/10/trumps-canadian-auto-threat-looms-over-industry-as-key-election-nears/92147735007/
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Today we recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day and recommit to working together for a better future for all of us.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Have you registered to vote? The last day of online voter registration is just one week away on October 19! Don’t miss your chance—it only takes a few minutes to make sure you can make your voice heard in November. mvic.sos.state.mi.us/RegisterVote...
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
John James and Mike Rogers want to hide from their own records. James voted for Trump's reckless war 6 times. Rogers called it a ""win-win-win."" If James and Rogers win, Michigan loses. www.theoaklandpress.com/2026/10/09/f...
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Fact check: Mike Rogers, John James shift positions on Iran war
Public comments and congressional records show Rogers and James previously backed the war, which President Donald Trump has said was necessary to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Our statewide Democratic slate is ready to fight for Michiganders. Get in the fight and help make sure we run through the tape: michigandems.com/vote
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Price-Hike Mike Rogers took big money from Big Pharma, then he voted to protect their big profits. He would do the same if he was in the Senate. michiganindependent.com/health-care/...
michiganindependent.com
Bankrolled by pharmaceuticals, Mike Rogers helped block Medicare price negotiation
The Michigan Republican U.S. Senate nominee has repeatedly voted for Big Pharma's interests in Congress.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
John James has been a rubber stamp for Trump his entire time in Washington. Now he wants to pretend he's his own man. Good luck, John. www.michigandaily.com/opinion/colu...
michigandaily.com
John James couldn’t escape Trump in Michigan’s gubernatorial debate
In key topics addressed during the gubernatorial debate, James’ nearly unfaltering alignment with Trump weakened his ability to convince Michiganders to cast their vote for him — a challenge many…
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
"Dingell has always demonstrated her commitment to young voters and their concerns... including education access, decreasing student debt, job market improvement and general affordability." www.michigandaily.com/opinion/edit...
michigandaily.com
From The Daily: For House of Representatives, vote Dingell
Dingell’s platform demonstrates the experience and initiative necessary to effectively represent the Michiganders on the national stage. This Editorial Board has chosen to endorse her for the 2026…
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Sterling Heights. Lapeer. Grand Rapids. Howell. Kalamazoo. Jackson. Volunteers are on the doors across Michigan to talk to our neighbors and get out the vote. Join us: Michigandems.com/volunteer
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
ICYMI: Doug Lloyd has made it clear where he stands, time after time. As Attorney General he won't uphold the rights we voted for—he'll try to overturn the will of Michigan voters. michiganindependent.com/politics/dou...
michiganindependent.com
Doug Lloyd campaigns with prominent anti-abortion leader ahead of election
Lloyd, the Republican nominee for Michigan attorney general, will face Democrat Eli Savit in the Nov. 3 general election.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Hey Kalamazoo! What are you up to next Wednesday? Come rally with @PeteButtigieg.bsky.social to send @mccannforcongress.bsky.social to Congress! www.mlive.com/news/kalamaz...
mlive.com
https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2026/10/pete-buttigieg-to-campaign-with-mccann-in-kalamazoo.html
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
October 19 is the last day to register to vote online in Michigan! Don’t wait—register today! mvic.sos.state.mi.us/RegisterVote...
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
We need a governor who's focused on practical solutions, not political games. That's @JocelynBenson.bsky.social
image of Jocelyn Benson with quote from Free Press endorsement reading

Michigan needs government that works – whether it’s education, service delivery, health care ‒ and a chief executive who will guard against federal overreach.quote from free press endorsement reading

Benson is a quietly competent technocrat and an operational powerhouse. Unlike many of her political peers, she is deeply interested in the nuts and bolts of effective governing, measured by service for her constituents. It ought not to be remarkable, and yet it is distinctive.quote from free press endorsement reading

Consider: During Benson’s tenure as secretary of state, inter-actions with that office have transformed. Most secretary of state services can now be handled online. For the few tasks that require an office visit, the online appointment system Benson launched has made an hours-long nightmare an in-and-out errand.quote from free press endorsement reading

[John James] proposed solutions are dogmatic, not pragmatic: James, 45, is a proponent of school choice, the canard pushed by DeVos. James says he’d endorse a controversial Trump program to divert tax dollars to private school tuition, stripping yet more money from our public schools, where funding is determined almost exclusively by enrollment.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
"On Nov. 3, vote Gilchrist so that to ensure elections remain secure and your voting process is protected." www.michigandaily.com/opinion/edit...
michigandaily.com
Vote Garlin Gilchrist for secretary of state
Given Gilcrist’s commitment to stand up for the state of Michigan’s voting rights and election processes, as well as his strong qualifications, this Editorial Board has chosen to endorse him for…
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
"El-Sayed is a refreshing sign of the party’s vitality, representing a new wave of Democratic politicians that can emerge into the post-Trump era with fresh ideas and vision." www.michigandaily.com/opinion/edit...
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From The Daily: For a Michigan you deserve, vote El-Sayed
During El-Sayed’s primary campaign, this Editorial Board endorsed him because of his three main campaign goals: money out of politics, money in your pocket and Medicare for All. His continued…
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Our next Attorney General must uphold our laws, fight the Trump regime's overreach and protect the rights and safety of all Michiganders. @EliNSavit "is the most qualified candidate to assume the responsibilities of this role." www.michigandaily.com/opinion/edit...
michigandaily.com
From The Daily: For attorney general, vote Savit
Democratic nominee Eli Savit, a 2010 graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and Washtenaw County prosecuting attorney since 2021, is the most qualified candidate to assume the…
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The GOP's savage cuts have already taken food away from more than $5 million Americans. Now experts are warning those cuts could actually make it even harder for people to rejoin the workforce. www.newsweek.com/millions-to-...
newsweek.com
Millions to lose SNAP benefits: How it could impact the job market
SNAP participation has fallen by more than 5 million people since the July of last year.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
"Benson is a highly qualified candidate with a strong track record of fighting for Michiganders and combating threats to affordability and individual rights." www.michigandaily.com/opinion/edit...
michigandaily.com
For governor, vote Benson
This November, this Editorial Board is endorsing Benson for governor due to her commitment to improving affordability concerns and making everyday life easier for Michiganders.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Election Day is just 25 days away! Let's make sure we finish strong. Find all the opportunities in your community and help us run through the tape: michigandems.com/volunteer
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Michiganders know Mike Rogers got rich at their expense so he could move into a Florida mansion - and that he only came back because he wanted a Senate seat. He’ll be packing his bags for Cape Coral again this November. www.ms.now/news/florida...
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‘Florida resident’: How owning property in Florida has become a political liability for GOP Senate candidates
Democrats are using the real estate in the Sunshine State to cast their opponents as out of touch.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Nobody is fooled by Mike Rogers' desperate flip flop on Iran. Mike, we all remember how you spent months cheerleading Trump's reckless war. We know you would let Trump continue the Iran war indefinitely. www.metrotimes.com/news/mike-ro...
metrotimes.com
Mike Rogers has a new position on the Iran war. Again. - Detroit Metro Times
Mike Rogers spent months defending Trump’s war with Iran. Now, with fuel and grocery costs rising, he says it needs to end and insists his conflicting positions are somehow “all true.”
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
WATCH: A reporter pressed Mike Rogers on why he called Michiganders "nuts" for worrying about rising costs, asking "Do you need to provide an explanation about why you were wrong on tariffs, why you were wrong about what was going to happen with prices?" He didn't respond well.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Doug Lloyd isn't trying to hide it. If he's elected, he'll do everything he can to take away your reproductive freedom. michiganindependent.com/politics/dou...
michiganindependent.com
Doug Lloyd campaigns with prominent anti-abortion leader ahead of election
Lloyd, the Republican nominee for Michigan attorney general, will face Democrat Eli Savit in the Nov. 3 general election.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
ICYMI: Mike Rogers invested up to $250,000 in a Blackstone fund after executives announced they were juiciing shareholder returns by jacking up rents and evicting students. Mike Rogers is only out for himself and his donors. www.levernews.com/the-eviction...
levernews.com
Mike Rogers Invested In Rent Hikes. Now He’s Running For Senate.
The GOP Senate candidate holds up to $250,000 in Blackstone’s real estate trust while pitching an affordable-housing plan built around tax breaks for developers.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Republicans are really sweating in MI-04! And for good reason. Voters understand they're paying more for everything because Bill Huizenga voted for Trump's reckless war 6 times and keeps rubber stamping Trump's cost-raising agenda. wwmt.com/news/local/b...
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Speaker Mike Johnson campaigns for Bill Huizenga for battleground House seat
It would be hard to overstate the importance of Michigan in the Midterm Elections - especially Michigan's Fourth District.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Michigan voters are done with the chaos and corruption of the Trump Administration. "In nearly three dozen interviews in Western Michigan, a sense of fatigue was constant, and that feeling goes beyond that region." www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/u...
nytimes.com
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/us/elections/trump-voter-enthusiasm-midterms.html
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
ICYMI: Mike Rogers wants to use AI to decide who gets Social Security benefits. Somehow, Mike's ideas just keep getting worse and worse. meidasnews.com/news/mike-ro...
meidasnews.com
https://meidasnews.com/news/mike-rogers-said-a-i-should-be-used-to-determine-social-security-eligibility
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