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Tudor Dixon will face Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan race for governor
Republican Tudor Dixon, who is an abortion rights opponent and is backed by former President Trump, will face Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in the Michigan race for governor in November.
What leaked audio tells us about Trump-linked "election integrity" efforts
Attorney Cleta Mitchell came under scrutiny after taking part in Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Now she's hosting "election integrity" events that have included officials from the RNC.
Meet the Candidate: Mary Moriarty runs for Hennepin County Attorney
For the first time in 24 years, voters in Hennepin County are voting for a new county attorney. There are a record seven candidates running for office and Minnesota Now host Cathy Wurzer is talking to every single one of them.
Same-sex marriage plaintiff Obergefell runs for Ohio office
Jim Obergefell, whose landmark case before the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationally, is hoping he and fellow Democrats can make gains in the Ohio Statehouse this year with a message grounded in equality.
A bumper crop of politics at Farmfest
At a sweltering summer gathering for farmers, a host of politicians made their pitch a week before Minnesota’s primary election. 
Meet the Candidate: Tad Jude runs for Hennepin County Attorney
For the first time in 24 years, voters in Hennepin County are voting for a new county attorney. There are a record seven candidates running for office and Minnesota Now host Cathy Wurzer is talking to every single one of them.
Farmfest forums: Congressional candidates on agriculture and rural issues
The Farmfest agricultural expo in Redwood County will play host to several forums featuring Election 2022 candidates. On Tuesday, several candidates from Minnesota’s 2nd, 6th, 7th and 8th Congressional Districts will discuss issues impacting agriculture and rural parts of the state.