Under-the-radar race will decide Michigan Senate control in Whitmer’s final year

Source: Washington Examiner · Bias: Center Right

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Michigan voters will head to the polls on Tuesday in the state Senate’s 35th District to cast ballots that will decide the chamber’s balance of power for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer‘s (D-MI) final year in office. Democrats currently hold a 19-18 seat advantage in the Michigan Senate, with one vacant seat after state Sen. Kristen McDonald […]

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Under-the-radar race will decide Michigan Senate control in Whitmer’s final year
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Under-the-radar race will decide Michigan Senate control in Whitmer’s final year

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Michigan voters will head to the polls on Tuesday in the state Senate’s 35th District to cast ballots that will decide the chamber’s balance of power for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer‘s (D-MI) final year in office. Democrats currently hold a 19-18 seat advantage in the Michigan Senate, with one vacant seat after state Sen. Kristen McDonald […]