Republicans retake Michigan House, making Gov. Gretchen Whitmer a lame duck

Nov 06, 2024

DETROIT — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will find it harder to maneuver in 2025 after Republicans took control of the state House. The GOP win forces the Democrat to negotiate or be relegated to lame-duck status her last two years in Lansing. Republicans entered Tuesday’s election with a 56-54 disadvantage. After controlling the lower chamber...