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Michigan Democrats Back Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit in AG Race
More than 7,200 delegates voted at the party convention, where Gilchrist and Savit won endorsements for the November ballot.
- On Sunday, more than 7,200 Michigan Democrats gathered in Detroit to endorse Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist for secretary of state and Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit for attorney general, securing their November ballot spots.
- The convention saw record turnout, though proceedings were marked by deep divisions regarding the Israel-Hamas war and the handling of pro-Palestinian protests at the University of Michigan.
- Savit defeated Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald for the nomination, while Amir Makled ousted incumbent Jordan Acker for the University of Michigan Board of Regents amid student discontent over protest responses.
- Gilchrist will face Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini in November, and Savit is set to challenge Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd, with both Republicans nominated at a separate convention last month.
- Savit faces legal pressure as The Trump administration recently sued him over immigration enforcement, while Gilchrist has pledged to "block" the administration from accessing personal voter data and address "dark" money in politics if elected.
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We now officially know who will be running for Michigan Secretary of State and Attorney General in the November 2026 election.On Sunday, the Michigan Democratic Party gathered for its convention in Detroit, where delegates voted on their nominees for the two races. Last month, Republicans gathered in Novi for the Michigan Republican Convention, and delegates from that party selected their nominees.The nominees are: Anthony Forlini - Republican S…
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