Michigan primary: Whitmer, Schuette emerge victorious in gubernatorial races
In primary contests emblematic of the larger ideological battles raging in both the Republican and Democratic parties, the two favorites in the Michigan gubernatorial race emerged victorious from Tuesday night’s primaries, setting up what is sure to be one of 2018’s most competitive statewide races.
Gretchen Whitmer, a former state Senate leader, won the Democratic nomination for governor of Michigan Tuesday night, beating back a challenge from two insurgent, progressive candidates, while Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette, who has has the backing of President Donald Trump, scored the GOP nomination by defeating state Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, according to projections from The Associated Press.
