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Apr 19, 2022

Michigan Democrats file for office in all Congressional, Senate, and House Seats

Lavora Barnes, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party on Democratic candidates filing for office in all 110 house districts, 38 senate districts, and 13 congressional districts....

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Apr 19, 2022

Wrong for Michigan: James Craig’s Agenda Will Hurt Michigan Families

Ahead of this Saturday’s MIGOP endorsement convention and following signature submission, MDP will be reminding Michiganders how the candidates vying for the top of the...

Press Release

Apr 19, 2022

MDP Congratulates Republicans Garrett Soldano, Ryan Kelly, Michael Markey, Ralph Rebandt, Mike Brown, Donna Brandenburg, Perry Johnson, Tudor Dixon, Kevin Rinke and James Craig on Ensuring Gubernatorial Primary Remains Crowded to the Bitter End

“The Republican primary ballot for Governor will be the state’s largest gubernatorial primary race in Michigan history.” – MIRS This afternoon, the window for gubernatorial...

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Apr 19, 2022

MDP Statement on the Shooting Death of Mr. Patrick Lyoya

The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes on the shooting of Patrick Lyoya. “Patrick Lyoya was a father, a son,...

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Apr 19, 2022

ICYMI: Walking Contradictions James Craig and Kevin Rinke Finally Submitted Enough Ballot Petition Signatures

Despite chief “neophyte” James Craig’s disproportionate support from MIGOP insiders and out-of-touch Kevin Rinke’s millions, the two Republican gubernatorial candidates only managed to submit enough...

Press Release

Apr 18, 2022

Republican State Senator Lana Theis has gone too far

The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes regarding Senator Theis’ recent fundraising email. “Regardless of your political affiliation, everyone should...

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Apr 18, 2022

On Tax Day, a Reminder the GOP Tax Plan Supported By Several Gubernatorial Candidates Would Slash Funding for Law Enforcement and Public Education

Craig, Rinke, Soldano, and Dixon support plan that threatened law enforcement funding and slashed public school budgets by the hundreds of millions Several of the...

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Apr 18, 2022

MDP Memo | MIGOP Endorsement Convention Set to Highlight Dangerous Agendas, Infighting That Will Keep Party in Disarray Through August Primary

To: Interested PartiesFrom: Lavora Barnes, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Since before the start of the 2022 cycle, Michigan Republicans have pushed dangerous agendas that will...

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Apr 18, 2022

Taxes Are Due Today – And Republicans Want to Raise Yours

Republicans have a plan that could raise taxes on nearly 40 percent of Michiganders LANSING — Today is Tax Day, and Republicans want to talk...

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Apr 15, 2022

New MDP Billboard in Lansing Slams Tom Barrett For Once Again Voting Against 5,000 Auto Jobs

Michigan Democratic Party launches billboard campaign holding Barrett accountable for once again voting to prevent economic growth, supply chain security in MI-07 LANSING – Voters...

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