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MAGA activist charged with being a fake elector for Trump seeks to lead the Michigan GOP

Michigan Republicans are electing a new chair to lead into the key 2026 midterms, with tensions high in the party following recent turmoil.
Meshawn Maddock, a MAGA activist, is a leading candidate despite facing eight forgery and conspiracy charges related to a false elector scheme from the 2020 election.
Fifteen Republicans have been charged in the case, which alleges they falsely claimed to be presidential electors for Trump despite Joe Biden's victory in Michigan.
Maddock claims that the charges against her are politically motivated and believes they will be dropped.

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MAGA activist charged with being a fake elector for Trump seeks to lead the Michigan GOP

Republicans in Michigan may choose a MAGA activist leader who's charged with being a fake elector for Donald Trump to lead the party into the 2026 midterms.

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Michigan Democrats, GOP to pick new leaders as battle for 2026 begins

With huge races looming in 2026, Michigan’s major parties will select new leaders on Saturday. Frontrunners include a ‘fake elector’ still battling criminal charges and a recently failed congressional candidate.

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