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Michigan Republicans rally to flip Senate, ban minors’ surgery

8/24/2026

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Michigan Republican Party held its Aug. 22 convention at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant.
Candidates avoided mentioning President Donald Trump during the convention.
Speakers blamed Democrats for failing schools, roads, electricity, and high auto-insurance costs.
Senate candidate Mike Rogers called Democrat Abdul El-Sayed an extremist fueling antisemitic attacks.
Republicans aim to flip the U.S. Senate, restore a trifecta, and ban gender-transition surgery for minors.

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Michigan Republican Party held its Aug. 22 convention at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant.
Candidates avoided mentioning President Donald Trump during the convention.
Speakers blamed Democrats for failing schools, roads, electricity, and high auto-insurance costs.
Senate candidate Mike Rogers called Democrat Abdul El-Sayed an extremist fueling antisemitic attacks.
Republicans aim to flip the U.S. Senate, restore a trifecta, and ban gender-transition surgery for minors.