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Singh seeks final term in State House

Michigan’s 69th house district elections will take place on Nov. 8. The district, encompassing East Lansing, Haslett, Okemos, Williamstown Township, and Locke Township, has two candidates running: incumbent Sam Singh (D) and challenger George Nastas III (R).

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Cher stumps for Hillary at the Union

Pop musician Cher spoke at Union Ballroom this afternoon in support of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's presidential bid. Cher is currently traveling across the country to speak and fundraise on Clinton's behalf.

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Clinton, Trump campaigns court MSU and U-M tailgaters

Tailgaters for the MSU-Michigan football game got a healthy dose of politics to go with their pre-game grub, as the Trump campaign dispatched former republican presidential candidate and neurosurgeon Ben Carson while the Clinton campaign held an event for MSU and U of M volunteers. "(I'm here to) press in the flesh, talking to a few people, enjoying the ambiance," Carson said. Despite Michigan's blue past, Carson, a Detroit native, was confident   "I think (Trump's chances of winning Michigan) are pretty good," Carson said.