Tag: michigan
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Michigan continues to lead in number of mayoral recalls
For the second consecutive year, Michigan has experienced the largest number of mayoral recalls in the country as of the mid-point of the year. Ballotpedia has tracked 29 recall efforts against 28 mayors in the first half of 2023, with 15 of those recalls targeting mayors in Michigan. Disputes related to wind turbines and solar…
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signs labor bill package, repealing Michigan’s right-to-work law
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed three labor policy bills on March 24, including a bill repealing the state's 2012 right-to-work law. Votes for all three Democratic-sponsored bills were along party lines. Right-to-work is a term used to describe state laws prohibiting an employer from entering into a collective bargaining agreement that requires employees to financially…
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These 10 Michigan contributors gave over $28.8 million
In Michigan politics, state-level candidates and political action committees have received $438.1 million in total contributions between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2022. The 10 largest contributors gave more than $28.8 million, or 7 percent of all contributions. These are the top 10 individual contributors to Michigan state-level candidates and committees in the 2022…
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The top fundraisers among Michigan statewide elected offices
Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign.…
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The top fundraisers in the Michigan State Senate
Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign.…
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The top fundraisers in the Michigan House
Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign.…
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These Michigan State Senate candidates raised the most money and lost
Elections for all 38 seats in the Michigan State Senate took place on Nov. 8, 2022. Republicans held a 22-16 majority heading into the election. This article details the five candidates who raised the most money and lost their election. In the 2022 election cycle, 38 of 38 general elections were contested. The losing candidates…
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These Michigan State House candidates raised the most money and lost
Elections for all 110 seats in the Michigan House of Representatives took place on Nov. 8, 2022. Republicans held a 56-53 majority heading into the election. This article details the five candidates who raised the most money and lost their election. In the 2022 election cycle, 109 of 110 general elections were contested. The losing…
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Fifteen of 20 Michigan State Senate committee chairs raised less money than the average member this cycle
Elections for all 38 seats in the Michigan State Senate took place on Nov. 8, 2022. Republicans held a 22-16 majority heading into the election. Committee chair fundraising State legislative committee chairs set a committee’s legislative agenda. Some committee chairs raise significantly more money than their non-chair counterparts in the state legislature. The average amount…
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Fifteen of 24 Michigan House committee chairs raised less money than the average member this cycle
Elections for all 110 seats in the Michigan House of Representatives took place on Nov. 8, 2022. Republicans held a 56-53 majority heading into the election. Committee chair fundraising State legislative committee chairs set a committee’s legislative agenda. Some committee chairs raise significantly more money than their non-chair counterparts in the state legislature. The average…