Michigan Democrats Give GOP a Rough Election Night

Michigan Democrats Give GOP a Rough Election Night
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at Steelcase in Grand Rapids, Mich., on May 24, 2021. Cory Morse/The Grand Rapids Press via AP
Steven Kovac
Steven Kovac
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DETROIT, Mich.—Republican expectations for wholesale change at the highest level of Michigan’s state government did not materialize on Nov. 8, as three top Democrat incumbents won reelection.

Democrat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer turned back a strong challenge from GOP challenger Tudor Dixon.