Tag: michigan
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All candidates for Michigan 2nd District Court of Appeals complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Michigan’s 2nd Court of Appeals— incumbent Sima Patel and Michael D. Warren — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. The Michigan Court of Appeals is…
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Six abortion-related measures are on the ballot in 2022—the most on record for a single year
In 2022, there are six ballot measures addressing abortion—the most on record. Measures have been certified for the ballot in California, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, and Vermont. Votes on these ballot measures follow Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which held that the U.S. Constitution does not confer a right to abortion. Voters in California,…
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Jason Wentworth spent more than any other Republican House candidate or officeholder in Michigan
Michigan Republican House candidates and officeholders have spent $12.5 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among state representatives and candidates, Jason Wentworth has spent more than any other Republican. Wentworth is the representative for Michigan House District 97 and is not up for re-election in 2022. Wentworth raised $1.4 million and spent $977,797 between Jan.…
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Darrin Camilleri spent more than any other Democratic House candidate or officeholder in Michigan
Michigan Democratic House candidates and officeholders have spent $8.0 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among state representatives and candidates, Darrin Camilleri has spent more than any other Democrat. Camilleri is the representative for Michigan House District 23 and is running to represent Michigan State Senate District 4 in 2022. Camilleri raised $572,006 and spent…
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$5.3 million raised in the race for Michigan attorney general
The general election for the attorney general of Michigan will take place on November 8, 2022. In total, candidates running for Michigan attorney general have raised $5.3 million and spent $2.3 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Aug. 22, 2022. Here’s the breakdown for the four candidates who advanced from their party conventions to the…
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Kevin Rinke spent more than any other Republican statewide candidate or officeholder in Michigan
Michigan Republican statewide candidates and officeholders have spent $28.9 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among statewide officials and candidates, Kevin Rinke has spent more than any other Republican. Rinke ran for Governor of Michigan in 2022. Rinke raised $10.4 million and spent $6.2 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and July 20, 2022. According to…
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Gretchen Whitmer spent more than any other Democratic statewide candidate or officeholder in Michigan
Michigan Democratic statewide candidates and officeholders have spent $15.4 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among statewide officials and candidates, Gretchen Whitmer has spent more than any other Democrat. Whitmer is Governor of Michigan and is running for re-election in 2022. Whitmer raised $23.7 million and spent $14.8 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and July…
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These Michigan House candidates raised the most money and lost their primary
General elections for all 110 seats in the Michigan House of Representatives will take place on Nov. 8, 2022. State house primary elections were held on Aug. 2, 2022. Republicans hold a 56-53 majority heading into the election. This article details the five candidates in each party who raised the most money and lost their…
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These Michigan Senate candidates raised the most money and lost their primary
General elections for all 38 seats in the Michigan State Senate will take place on Nov. 8, 2022. State senatorial primary elections were held on Aug. 2, 2022. Republicans hold a 22-16 majority heading into the election. This article details the five candidates in each party who raised the most money and lost their primary…
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Results in the five most expensive Republican Michigan House primaries
Republican primary elections for all 110 districts in the Michigan House of Representatives took place on Aug. 2, 2022. Of the 110 districts up for election in 2022, 73 had a Republican primary election with more than one candidate. Across all contested Republican primary elections, candidates raised $8.0 million. Incumbents raised an average of $161,550…