Former Michigan GOP co-chair Bernadette Smith launches Senate bid despite President Trump backing rival Mike Rogers in 2026 race for key Democrat-held battleground seat.

Most of the Republican 2026 candidates to be Michigan's next governor said they would work to get President Trumps' backing.

The first of three debates among the 2026 Republican contenders for Michigan governor will take place Wednesday but isn’t likely to feature one prominent candidate. The debate scheduled for 7 p.m. at ...