Michigan Democrats who have controlled the governor’s office and slim majorities in both chambers of the Legislature will lose their full control after two state representatives won mayoral races.
Two Democratic state representatives, Lori Stone and Kevin Coleman, won mayoral races Tuesday in their own districts in suburban Detroit.
Political Cartoons View All 1237 ImagesThe entire Michigan House of Representatives will be up for election in next year’s November general election.
For the time being Galloway, who did not return messages Wednesday, remains a state House member.
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