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What to know as Michigan Republicans select new chair to lead party into the 2026 midterms

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State Sen. Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, reacts during the Michigan Republican Party Convention, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
State Sen. Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, reacts during the Michigan Republican Party Convention, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
A sign is shown at the Michigan Republican Party Convention, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
State Sen. Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, attends the Michigan Republican Party Convention, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Delegates attend the Michigan Republican Party Convention, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
A sign is displayed at the Michigan Republican Party Convention, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Delegates attend the Michigan Republican Party Convention, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
State Sen. Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, reacts during the Michigan Republican Party Convention, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
State Sen. Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, attends the Michigan Republican Party Convention, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
State Sen. Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, reacts during the Michigan Republican Party Convention, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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State Sen. Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, reacts during the Michigan Republican Party Convention, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)