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Mich. Democratic Party: Tudor Dixon PAC Embroiled in Shady Scandal Among Trump Allies
LANSING, Michigan, July 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 24, 2026:
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Tudor Dixon PAC Embroiled in Shady Scandal Among Trump Allies
A bombshell new report from The Detroit News today exposed a web of shady donations involving a Super PAC tied to 2022 failed Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon and Mark Zarkin, a top Trump ally in Michigan--and the PAC potentially trying to buy a presidential pardon from Trump.
Dixon launched United We Fund in May, and then the group received $500,000 in June from a Campo, California-based business called
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LANSING, Michigan, July 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 24, 2026:
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Tudor Dixon PAC Embroiled in Shady Scandal Among Trump Allies
A bombshell new report from The Detroit News today exposed a web of shady donations involving a Super PAC tied to 2022 failed Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon and Mark Zarkin, a top Trump ally in Michigan--and the PAC potentially trying to buy a presidential pardon from Trump.
Dixon launched United We Fund in May, and then the group received $500,000 in June from a Campo, California-based business calledSlice of Italy. The owner of Slice of Italy is named Duraid Zaia, who pled guilty in February to taking part in a scheme to fraudulently obtain $8.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans.
Within a week of receiving the $500,000 contribution from Slice of Italy, Dixon's PAC moved $250,000 to Zarkin and $275,000 to a marketing firm.
Zarkin is a "close associate" of Trump, and The News reports that a 2025 lawsuit alleged that Zarkin was working on a scheme to secure a presidential pardon.
"This reeks of being a campaign finance violation at the highest levels involving Donald Trump and some of his top allies in Michigan," said Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson X. "Tudor Dixon and Mark Zarkin must immediately answer about this shady donation, how they received it from a fraudulent business in California, and if they were trying to buy a pardon from Trump."
Read more below.
Detroit News (https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2026/07/24/super-pac-paid-donald-trump-ally-cash-ppp-fraud-case-tudor-dixon-mark-zarkin/91017954007/): Super PAC paid Trump ally with money from business tied to fraud case
* A California business tied to a man who faces an upcoming sentencing for fraudulently obtaining millions of dollars in federal loans contributed $500,000 this summer to a Michigan-based super political action committee that then paid a top ally of President Donald Trump, according to disclosures.
* The situation entangles a Republican former candidate for governor, a Michigan-based marketing firm and Mark Zarkin, an Oakland County restaurant owner who worked closely with Trump's 2024 campaign in Michigan and was previously accused in a lawsuit of seeking money to pursue a presidential pardon for someone else.
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/new-tudor-dixon-pac-embroiled-in-shady-scandal-among-trump-allies/
Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Mocked for Claiming Democrats Have Controlled the U.S. Senate for The Last 32 Years
LANSING, Michigan, July 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Mike Rogers Mocked for Claiming Democrats Have Controlled the U.S. Senate for The Last 32 Years
Rogers: "What have Democrats done with 32 years of Senate control?"
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Out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers, apparently unaware of which party currently controls Washington, falsely claimed on Twitter this morning that Democrats have been in the U.S. Senate majority for the last 32 years.
As Michigan Advance editor-in-chief Jon King pointed out, "This may come as a surprise
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LANSING, Michigan, July 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Mike Rogers Mocked for Claiming Democrats Have Controlled the U.S. Senate for The Last 32 Years
Rogers: "What have Democrats done with 32 years of Senate control?"
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Out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers, apparently unaware of which party currently controls Washington, falsely claimed on Twitter this morning that Democrats have been in the U.S. Senate majority for the last 32 years.
As Michigan Advance editor-in-chief Jon King pointed out, "This may come as a surpriseto Senate Majority Leader John Thune," because Republicans not only control the chamber, but also the entire federal government. Rogers deleted his post after the correction.
"As a reminder to Mike Rogers, it's his party and Donald Trump who are currently running the government, and Michiganders are sick and tired of their price hikes and corruption," said Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Joey Hannum. "Rogers is nothing more than a self-serving politician who would be a loyal vote for Trump while he spikes costs for working people."
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/new-mike-rogers-mocked-for-claiming-democrats-have-controlled-the-u-s-senate-for-the-last-32-years/
Mich. Democratic Party: As Trump Visits Milford, John James' Feud With Oakland County GOP Will Be on Full Display
LANSING, Michigan, July 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 24, 2026:
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As Trump Visits Milford, John James' Feud with Oakland County GOP Will Be on Full Display
With Donald Trump visiting Milford in Oakland County on Monday to try and spin his cost-raising economic agenda, Republican gubernatorial candidate John James' bitter feud with Oakland County Republicans will be on full display.
The event in Milford is taking place in State Representative Matt Maddock's district. Maddock, a prominent Trump ally and 2020 election denier, has endorsed Perry
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LANSING, Michigan, July 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 24, 2026:
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As Trump Visits Milford, John James' Feud with Oakland County GOP Will Be on Full Display
With Donald Trump visiting Milford in Oakland County on Monday to try and spin his cost-raising economic agenda, Republican gubernatorial candidate John James' bitter feud with Oakland County Republicans will be on full display.
The event in Milford is taking place in State Representative Matt Maddock's district. Maddock, a prominent Trump ally and 2020 election denier, has endorsed PerryJohnson for governor and routinely railed against James' campaign. This spring, Maddock posted a video of James being booed by the crowd at the Michigan Republican Party's convention.
Oakland County Republicans have also come out against James--with county Republican Party leadership even endorsing Johnson last weekend and saying that "over the past several years, we have watched [John James] repeatedly treat Oakland County Republicans, our volunteers, and our grassroots activists with disrespect and disdain."
In April, James got into a bitter and vicious battle with Oakland County Republicans after he refused to participate in a primary debate. James' campaign aggressively attacked the county party, who ultimately left an empty podium for James at the debate.
"There's no love lost between John James and Oakland County Republicans, and that bitter rivalry will be on full display on Monday as Trump visits Milford," said Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Derrick Honeyman. "Oakland County Republicans have revolted against James because he's routinely proven that he's only out for himself--their own county leadership has said as much. Will Oakland County GOP Chair Vance Patrick or State Rep. Matt Maddock tell Trump on Monday how disappointed they are in James' campaign?"
Read more below on James' battle with Oakland County Republicans:
WLNS (https://www.wlns.com/your-local-election-hq/james-oakland-county-debate/): John James' debate standoff with Oakland County GOP deepens Republican rift
Michigan Advance (https://michiganadvance.com/2026/04/09/oakland-county-gop-chair-slams-john-james-for-refusal-to-commit-to-april-gubernatorial-debate/): Oakland County GOP chair slams John James for refusal to commit to April gubernatorial debate
Michigan Public (https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2026-04-10/slap-in-the-face-republican-gubernatorial-frontrunner-john-james-not-committing-to-debate): "Slap in the face": Republican gubernatorial frontrunner John James not committing to debate
MLive (https://www.mlive.com/politics/2026/04/gop-leader-very-disappointed-as-john-james-plans-to-skip-another-governor-debate.html): GOP leader 'very disappointed' as John James plans to skip another governor debate
Gongwer News Service (https://pro.stateaffairs.com/mi/elections/perry-johnson-media-reservations): Oakland County GOP 'disappointed' in James debate decision
MIRS (https://mirs.news/login#82983): John James Not Participating In Oakland County GOP's April 30 Debate
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/as-trump-visits-milford-john-james-feud-with-oakland-county-gop-will-be-on-full-display/
MDP Chair, Local Electeds Slam Rep. Huizenga's Long History of Self-Dealing Amid Republican-Fueled Cost-of-Living Crisis
LANSING, Michigan, July 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 24, 2026:
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MDP Chair, Local Electeds Slam Rep. Huizenga's Long History of Self-Dealing Amid Republican-Fueled Cost-of-Living Crisis
Today, Michigan Democrats and constituents of Rep. Bill Huizenga's district gathered to slam his long history of self-dealing amid a Republican-fueled cost of living crisis. Recent reporting revealed that Rep. Huizenga has used his time in office to roughly triple his total assets and increase his net worth by as much as fivefold, and spend campaign cash to
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LANSING, Michigan, July 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 24, 2026:
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MDP Chair, Local Electeds Slam Rep. Huizenga's Long History of Self-Dealing Amid Republican-Fueled Cost-of-Living Crisis
Today, Michigan Democrats and constituents of Rep. Bill Huizenga's district gathered to slam his long history of self-dealing amid a Republican-fueled cost of living crisis. Recent reporting revealed that Rep. Huizenga has used his time in office to roughly triple his total assets and increase his net worth by as much as fivefold, and spend campaign cash topay his brother hundreds of thousands and fund luxury trips. Today's conference made it clear that Rep. Huizenga's replacement with a representative who will actually fight for the people they represent is long overdue.
"For years now, Southwest Michiganders haven't had real representation in Congress. Instead of someone who's on their side, they've gotten Bill Huizenga: who's been singularly focused on working for himself, his family, and corporate special interest donors," said Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel. "While costs rise for Michigan families, Bill Huizenga [quintupled] his net worth. He voted to give himself a tax break: raking in as much as $50,000 in tax savings thanks to the Big Ugly Bill, while regular families pay more. And he's nowhere to be found across Southwest Michigan. Instead, he's jetting off to Scotland to tour castles."
"[Rep. Huizenga] has been in Washington working for himself and for his billionaires bosses while families here fall further and further behind," said State Rep. Joey Andrews of Rep. Huizenga. "Bill Huizenga has had his fingerprints on every backwards Republican bill out of Washington that's making these conditions worse. He cut Medicaid to give himself a tax break. He's voted at every opportunity to enable the Iran war to continue. He has failed to do what's right for Michigan and families here in Southwest Michigan."
"Huizenga's priorities are completely out of whack. Instead of working for us, he is working for himself, his family, and his elite friends. For most Michigan families, the American dream looks like working hard, putting what you can away in savings and retirement, planning for your kids' education, and doing everything possible to help your family succeed," said State Rep. Matt Longjohn. "For Bill Huizenga, it looks like going to Washington D.C., increasing his net worth, taking trips to Scotland in the middle of a government shutdown, and just not showing up for us. This latest news using his campaign money to pay his brother hundreds of thousands of dollars is disgusting. This list goes on and on. But one thing is clear: Huizenga is absolutely out of touch and only interested in helping himself."
"It's astounding to me that Bill Huizenga has used his campaign to send hundreds of thousands of dollars to his own brother," said Thom Parker, a constituent of MI-04. "We deserve better. This November, I'm going to be voting to fire Bill Huzienga. It's long past time - we need change."
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/release-mdp-chair-local-electeds-slam-rep-huizengas-long-history-of-self-dealing-amid-republican-fueled-cost-of-living-crisis/
Democratic Governors Association: After Tiffany Spent Millions, One-Third of Wisconsin GOP Voters Are Still Not On Board
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on July 23, 2026:
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After Tiffany Spent Millions, One-Third of Wisconsin GOP Voters Are Still Not On Board
New polling from Marquette Law School shows 30% of GOP primary voters are still undecided, despite Congressman Tom Tiffany spending $7.4 million ahead of the August 11th primary.
It's no wonder Wisconsinites aren't convinced. Congressman Tom Tiffany has spent his time in Washington voting to continue the reckless war in Iran that has sent gas prices surging, supporting the GOP budget law that is driving
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WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on July 23, 2026:
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After Tiffany Spent Millions, One-Third of Wisconsin GOP Voters Are Still Not On Board
New polling from Marquette Law School shows 30% of GOP primary voters are still undecided, despite Congressman Tom Tiffany spending $7.4 million ahead of the August 11th primary.
It's no wonder Wisconsinites aren't convinced. Congressman Tom Tiffany has spent his time in Washington voting to continue the reckless war in Iran that has sent gas prices surging, supporting the GOP budget law that is drivingup health care costs and gutting Medicaid, backing the tariffs that have made everything more expensive and hurt Wisconsin farmers, and blocking the release of the Epstein files. Most recently he was caught campaigning alongside an antisemitic extremist with a record of pushing dangerous views.
"It's not a shock that voters are hesitant to back Tom Tiffany, who has driven a cost-hiking agenda that makes life harder and aligned himself with dangerous and hateful extremists over everyday Wisconsinites," said DGA spokesperson Izzi Levy. "Tiffany's agenda is so toxic that not even the millions he's dumped into this race can excite the Republican voters he desperately needs in his corner."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/after-tiffany-spent-millions-one-third-of-wisconsin-gop-voters-are-still-not-on-board/
DGA Statement on Donald Trump and Republicans' New Cost-Raising Tariffs
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on July 24, 2026:
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DGA Statement on Donald Trump and Republicans' New Cost-Raising Tariffs
Following Donald Trump's announcement of a new round of cost-raising tariffs, DGA Communications Director Sam Newton released the following statement on how the tariffs will continue to be a "lethal issue" for Republicans running for governor:
"As Donald Trump continues to jack up prices on everything, including this new round of cost-raising tariffs, Republicans running for governor have continued to tout
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WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on July 24, 2026:
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DGA Statement on Donald Trump and Republicans' New Cost-Raising Tariffs
Following Donald Trump's announcement of a new round of cost-raising tariffs, DGA Communications Director Sam Newton released the following statement on how the tariffs will continue to be a "lethal issue" for Republicans running for governor:
"As Donald Trump continues to jack up prices on everything, including this new round of cost-raising tariffs, Republicans running for governor have continued to toutthis deeply unpopular agenda that is making life more expensive for families. While Trump and Republicans play games with people's pocketbooks, Democratic governors and candidates have been running on real plans to lower costs and make life easier for families in their states. That contrast is another major issue for Republicans running for governor who will now have to answer for how Trump's latest tariffs are costing Americans every single day."
See more below on how the tariffs are a massive liability for Republicans running for governor:
* The Associated Press covered how in governors' races across the country, Democrats are making tariffs a "lethal issue" for Republicans, whose support for cost-raising tariffs will be a "motivating issue for many voters."
* In Nevada, Joe Lombardo, the most vulnerable governor, said he thinks Nevadans should "feel a little pain" from Trump's tariffs that have dealt "a heavy blow to a state economy still so reliant on tourism." Workers "are seeing reduced hours, smaller tips and layoffs," on top of an unemployment rate that "remains among the highest in the nation."
* In Georgia, Rick Jackson bragged that he made money off Trump's tariffs and has refused to speak out against Trump's latest round of tariffs. Georgia families have already spent $1,200 more on average, business owners are calling the tariffs "a gut punch," and "auto exports dropped significantly" out of the Port of Savannah.
* In Wisconsin, Tom Tiffany has been outspoken in his support of the tariffs, doubling down by saying that he's "in support of the president's policies." Top economic development leaders are warning that the latest round of tariffs will have "serious consequences for Wisconsin's economy", and farmers and ranchers have already spoken out about how the last round of tariffs could push them to "go under."
* In Iowa, Zach Lahn has defended the tariffs, saying they "work as intended." Meanwhile, Iowa farmers are under "extreme financial distress" and "on the verge of a crisis" as the tariffs send fertilizer prices up.
* Michigan's John James has voted multiple times to keep the cost-hiking tariffs in place and has said they "level the playing field" even though "increased costs from tariffs were as much as $3,200" for the average household in Michigan. An economist recently warned, "No region of the country is more exposed to these risks than the Midwest. And no state is more exposed to these risks than Michigan."
* In Arizona, Andy Biggs has repeatedly voted to protect and expand the cost-hiking tariffs and called them "a brilliant economic strategy." He even said they were "not inflationary," despite small businesses suffering from the rising cost of food and fuel and "cotton farmers taking a major financial hit" from the tariffs.
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/dga-statement-on-donald-trump-and-republicans-new-cost-raising-tariffs/
DGA Chair Governor Andy Beshear Statement Ahead of 100 Days To Election Day
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on July 24, 2026:
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DGA Chair Governor Andy Beshear Statement Ahead of 100 Days To Election Day
Ahead of Sunday, which marks 100 days until Election Day, DGA Chair Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on the stakes of races for governor across the country:
"We are nearly 100 days until Election Day, and the stakes for governor's races across the country have never been higher. Donald Trump and Republican candidates for governor have a harmful, cost-raising agenda that is making life
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WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on July 24, 2026:
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DGA Chair Governor Andy Beshear Statement Ahead of 100 Days To Election Day
Ahead of Sunday, which marks 100 days until Election Day, DGA Chair Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on the stakes of races for governor across the country:
"We are nearly 100 days until Election Day, and the stakes for governor's races across the country have never been higher. Donald Trump and Republican candidates for governor have a harmful, cost-raising agenda that is making lifeharder at every turn - and doing everything in their power to restrict our fundamental freedoms. But Democratic governors know how to fight back, and the DGA has the record to prove it.
"Democratic governors have won in battleground and red states by focusing on the issues that matter most, and this year, we have a fantastic slate of candidates who are sharing their positive visions to lower costs and help families get ahead. Every day until November, we are going to be all-in on re-electing our ten incumbent governors, hold onto Democratic-led open states around the country, and go on offense to flip states like Georgia, Ohio, Iowa, and Nevada.
"Who your governor is has never mattered more, and we are full steam ahead to elect more Democratic governors this November."
See more for the latest on the 36 races for governor across the country:
* While Democratic candidates are running on lowering costs and making life better in their states, Republicans are tied to a deep frustration with Washington and an unpopular economic agenda that is raising costs and cutting health care.
* As rising costs continue to be a "motivating issue for many voters," the Associated Press covered how Republicans' support for Trump's cost-raising tariffs is "central" to Democrats' pitch to voters in races for governor this year, as candidates put the "broader issue of affordability [...] at the forefront of their agenda."
* Reporting from the Washington Post also highlighted how "a number of Democratic candidates in key races, especially for governor" are highlighting their working-class roots and personal stories of struggling to make ends meet in states like Arizona, Ohio, Nevada, and New Mexico in an "election that will likely turn on the state of the economy."
* The Washington Post reported on the danger of Republican election deniers becoming governor "in several of the country's biggest battleground states," and how they could hold "key oversight roles in the 2028 presidential election," including Andy Biggs in Arizona, Stacy Garrity in Pennsylvania, Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin, and John James in Michigan.
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/dga-chair-governor-andy-beshear-statement-ahead-of-100-days-to-election-day/
