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Lake St. Clair, a source of drinking water for many Michigan communities, was a major topic. Pollution, invasive species, and sewer overflow came up as some of the biggest points of concern.
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In June, Wedgewood Polls released a survey that showed state Sen. Mallory McMorrow down to single-digit support in her bid for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination. The data wasn’t real.
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Mike Rogers denied engaging in Islamophobia, then repeated false claims about Abdul El-Sayed having ties to a terrorist organization. El-Sayed said that line of attack was "beneath" Rogers.
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One of the clearest differences between the candidates involved healthcare. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed pushed his signature “Medicare for All” plan. Republican Mike Rogers said Medicare is too entrenched to make big changes to it.
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Republican attorney general candidate Doug Lloyd says laws that allow judges to restrict gun ownership are unconstitutional. Democrat Eli Savit says they reduce violence.
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An audit found the state agency charged with taking care of foster kids when a judge terminates a child’s parental rights, was actively keeping track of fewer than half of those cases.
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More than 500 people showed up to support the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba. It was the first stop on a three-event day that culminated in a 1,200 person rally in Marquette that evening.
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According to the Michigan Secretary of State, 9.2% or 679,316 Michiganders have cast ballots in the November election as of Sunday.
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Many of Rogers’ supporters in the majority Black city discussed the desire to convince family, friends, and neighbors who may hold conservative beliefs that it’s okay to vote Republican.
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"Three out of every four people have to choose between putting food on the table or caring for themselves or their loved ones," said Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell.