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3 days ago
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Democratic Detroit lawmaker Joe Tate drops out of US Senate race
LANSING, Mich. -- A Detroit lawmaker is dropping out of the race to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate, he announced Friday, leaving three Democratic front-runners to compete in the primary. State Rep. Joe Tate, who was the first Black speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, told The Associated Press on Thursday that he is suspending his campaign to move 'in a different direction of service.' He struggled to compete with the fundraising numbers put up by the three other Democratic candidates, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, state Sen. Mallory McMorrow and public health official Abdul El-Sayed. The race is likely to be one of the most watched in 2026, as Republicans seek to defend their majority in the U.S. Senate. 'The past three months have been wonderful, just to touch base with Michiganders,' Tate said of his campaign. Tate was the fourth Democrat to jump into the race after Democratic U.S. Sen. Gary Peters announced his intention to retire at the end of his term. The other three candidates far outpaced Tate in fundraising, according to recent campaign finance reports. Stevens reported a haul of $2.8 million, McMorrow brought it $2.1 million, and El-Sayed banked about $1.8 million. Stevens' amount includes $1.5 million she transferred from her previous U.S. House campaign. Meanwhile, Tate raised around $193,000 and reported having about $70,000 on hand as of June 30. Tate said he is looking into seeking reelection for his House seat. Tate stepped down as speaker after Republicans gained a majority in the November election. On the Republican side of the ballot, former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers is running again after losing to Democrat Elissa Slotkin in the state's 2024 U.S. Senate race by just 19,000 votes. The way was all but cleared for him after GOP U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, who was exploring a run, announced in July that he would not seek the seat. Rogers' main campaign account reported bringing in about $1.2 million as of June 30, according to his Federal Election Commission filing.
Washington Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Democratic Detroit lawmaker Joe Tate drops out of US Senate race
LANSING, Mich. — A Detroit lawmaker is dropping out of the race to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate , he announced Friday, leaving three Democratic front-runners to compete in the primary. State Rep. Joe Tate, who was the first Black speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, told The Associated Press on Thursday that he is suspending his campaign to move 'in a different direction of service.' He struggled to compete with the fundraising numbers put up by the three other Democratic candidates, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens , state Sen. Mallory McMorrow and public health official Abdul El-Sayed .
San Francisco Chronicle
3 days ago
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
Democratic Detroit lawmaker Joe Tate drops out of US Senate race
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Detroit lawmaker is dropping out of the race to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate, he announced Friday, leaving three Democratic front-runners to compete in the primary. State Rep. Joe Tate, who was the first Black speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, told The Associated Press on Thursday that he is suspending his campaign to move 'in a different direction of service.' He struggled to compete with the fundraising numbers put up by the three other Democratic candidates, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, state Sen. Mallory McMorrow and public health official Abdul El-Sayed. The race is likely to be one of the most watched in 2026, as Republicans seek to defend their majority in the U.S. Senate. 'The past three months have been wonderful, just to touch base with Michiganders,' Tate said of his campaign. Tate was the fourth Democrat to jump into the race after Democratic U.S. Sen. Gary Peters announced his intention to retire at the end of his term. The other three candidates far outpaced Tate in fundraising, according to recent campaign finance reports. Stevens reported a haul of $2.8 million, McMorrow brought it $2.1 million, and El-Sayed banked about $1.8 million. Stevens' amount includes $1.5 million she transferred from her previous U.S. House campaign. Meanwhile, Tate raised around $193,000 and reported having about $70,000 on hand as of June 30. Tate said he is looking into seeking reelection for his House seat. Tate stepped down as speaker after Republicans gained a majority in the November election. On the Republican side of the ballot, former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers is running again after losing to Democrat Elissa Slotkin in the state's 2024 U.S. Senate race by just 19,000 votes. The way was all but cleared for him after GOP U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, who was exploring a run, announced in July that he would not seek the seat. Rogers' main campaign account reported bringing in about $1.2 million as of June 30, according to his Federal Election Commission filing.
Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Democratic Detroit lawmaker Joe Tate drops out of US Senate race
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Detroit lawmaker is dropping out of the race to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate, he announced Friday, leaving three Democratic front-runners to compete in the primary. State Rep. Joe Tate, who was the first Black speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, told The Associated Press on Thursday that he is suspending his campaign to move 'in a different direction of service.' He struggled to compete with the fundraising numbers put up by the three other Democratic candidates, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, state Sen. Mallory McMorrow and public health official Abdul El-Sayed. The race is likely to be one of the most watched in 2026, as Republicans seek to defend their majority in the U.S. Senate. 'The past three months have been wonderful, just to touch base with Michiganders,' Tate said of his campaign. Tate was the fourth Democrat to jump into the race after Democratic U.S. Sen. Gary Peters announced his intention to retire at the end of his term. The other three candidates far outpaced Tate in fundraising, according to recent campaign finance reports. Stevens reported a haul of $2.8 million, McMorrow brought it $2.1 million, and El-Sayed banked about $1.8 million. Stevens' amount includes $1.5 million she transferred from her previous U.S. House campaign. Meanwhile, Tate raised around $193,000 and reported having about $70,000 on hand as of June 30. Tate said he is looking into seeking reelection for his House seat. Tate stepped down as speaker after Republicans gained a majority in the November election. On the Republican side of the ballot, former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers is running again after losing to Democrat Elissa Slotkin in the state's 2024 U.S. Senate race by just 19,000 votes. The way was all but cleared for him after GOP U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, who was exploring a run, announced in July that he would not seek the seat. Rogers' main campaign account reported bringing in about $1.2 million as of June 30, according to his Federal Election Commission filing.
Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fred Durhal III eyes bold tax cuts, neighborhood investment
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit mayoral candidate Fred Durhal III believes the city is on the cusp of a new chapter, one focused on equitable growth, tax reform, and neighborhood revitalization. "I think we need to continue growing… There is a lot of opportunity. Detroit has come a very long way in the past decade. We have a long way to go," Durhal told Hilary Golston. Durhal currently serves on the Detroit City Council and previously represented the city in the Michigan House of Representatives. Now, he's running for mayor with what he's calling a comprehensive tax relief plan, aimed at reducing Detroit's property tax rate - targeting 19.5 operating mills. "Our property taxes are double Grand Rapids. We need to lower the burden," he said. To help fund the reduction, Durhal wants to "charge speculators more who are holding non- owner occupied structures and also charge a blight tax." The goal, he said, is straightforward: "We'll be able to generate enough revenue to provide tax savings for a lot of our residents." When asked, Durhal notes Neighborhood Enterprise Zones (NEZs) are helpful. "NEZ's are an important piece to ensure housing is affordable and we have a path to home ownership." He added: "Taxes are the pathway to move people toward homeownership. Values have grown, but tax base has not." He is also "willing to consider capping taxes based on income, and also income based tax assessments," acknowledging that "many are making under $28,000 per year," and that "AMI is out of the hands of local officials." Durhal's broader economic plan includes growing Detroit's commercial corridors and increasing neighborhood-level investment. He says attracting major retailers requires more than downtown growth: "They want to know what else is in the neighborhoods." That means ensuring safety and strong infrastructure outside the city core. He also wants to streamline the business climate. "Folks say sometimes it's entirely too hard to do business here in the city of Detroit," Durhal notes. Addressing Detroit's roughly 18 square miles of vacant land, Durhal says the city needs to replicate what's worked downtown. "Use the same strategy downtown in the neighborhood. Connect opportunity to folks willing to develop. "On the sensitive subject of government corruption which has historically plagued Detroit, especially in City Council, Durhal didn't shy away. "You gotta lead by example and you gotta build the trust." He said that "over the past 4 years," he's been "rebuilding trust in his district. "When asked whether City Council undercut DDOT buses, Durhal says no: "If you look at this last budget cycle the department that got the largest increase it was DDOT." He added that he's committed to doubling DDOT's budget by 2030 and wants to raise driver pay. Looking ahead to 2026, Durhal also supports the regional transit millage. "I think we've got an opportunity to connect all our communities together." Durhal has been endorsed by the Detroit Regional Chamber, and he touts longstanding ties to the city's corporate and business leaders."Expand into neighborhoods and commercial corridors and make sure quality of life is good," he said. "We've come a long way, but we still have a long way to go." All of the mayoral candidates in Detroit were offered the chance for 1-on-1 interviews. Many of them will be featured in the days leading up to the election. Solve the daily Crossword
