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The governor's race in Michigan features a candidate who bills himself as "one tough nerd." Deep-pocketed political newbie Rick Snyder, who made his fortune as a Gateway computer executive, upset experienced opponents including longtime Rep. Pete Hoekstra in the Republican primary. His general election opponent is Democrat Virg Bernero, the mayor of Lansing. The winner will succeed Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm, who is term-limited.Departing incumbents are leaving several of Michigan's House seats open, including the one Democrat Bart Stupak has held since 1993. Stupak, who was a central figure in the bruising fight over health care reform, decided to step down. There is no Senate race in Michigan this year. Obama won Michigan in 2008.all Michigan races
Latest Roundup of Polls for Key Senate and Governor Races
Our Friday roundup of polls and key governor and Senate races updates California, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington and ...
Bill Clinton Stumps for Democrats in Michigan, Minnesota
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Oct. 24) - Former President Bill Clinton tied his Sunday pitch for Democratic candidates in Michigan to football, warning that Democratic voters must prepare for the Nov. 2 election ...
Roundup of Senate and Governor Races in 14 States
Here's a roundup of polls released Tuesday for Senate and governor races in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Washington, West ...
John Conyers' Bad Bounce: Driver's License Suspended This Summer
It's not quite on the level of "the dog ate my homework," but Rep. John Conyers had a ready -- if embarrassing -- explanation for having his driver's license suspended this summer. It seems his ...
GOP Newcomer Rick Snyder Headed for 'Blowout' in Michigan Governor Race
Republican newcomer Rick Snyder, the former head of Gateway computers, holds double-digit leads over Democrat Virg Bernero in two new polls of the Michigan governor's race. Snyder leads Bernero, the ...
GOP's Rick Snyder Way Ahead of Democrat Virg Bernero in Michigan Governor Race
Republicans held Michigan's governorship for 20 years between 1963 and 1983 (starting with Mitt Romney's father,George) and have swapped it back-and-forth since then with Democrats. The latest poll on ...
GOP Newcomer Rick Snyder Has Big Lead in Michigan Governor's Race
Former computer executive and political newcomer Rick Snyder, who won the GOP nomination for governor in Michigan earlier this month, has a huge lead over Democrat Virg Bernero, the mayor of Lansing, ...
2010 Midterms Round-Up: Races to Watch in Tuesday's Elections
Looking ahead at the primaries and runoff on Tuesday and the latest from the election battles in Kentucky, Texas and Michigan: Nomination Battles to Be Decided by Voters Tuesday in Four ...
Insiders Win Primaries in Kansas, Missouri, but Newbie Rick Snyder Stuns in Michigan
In a midterm election year that's as anti-incumbent as they come, political stalwarts cruised to victory in primaries in Missouri and Kansas Tuesday night. But in Michigan, voters bucked the trend. ...
Republican Rick Snyder, Political Newcomer, Wins Michigan Governor's Primary
Rick Snyder, the Gateway computer entrepreneur and political novice, stunned six-term Congressman Pete Hoekstra to win the Republican nomination for Michigan governor. According to the Detroit Free ...
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