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3 Dems vie to face Republican in Mid-Michigan swing district

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By Michael Kransz Verified
| Wolverine Confidential
Three Democrats are competing to retake a U.S. Congressional district in Mid-Michigan. The trio will face off in the Aug. 4 primary election for a chance to compete against incumbent U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, for the 7th Congressional District seat. The district is considered a “toss-up” by the Cook Political Report and includes all of Clinton, Ingham, Livingston and Shiawassee counties as well as portions of Eaton, Genesee and Oakland counties.
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Which Michigan counties are losing, gaining young adults?

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By Michael Kransz Verified
| Wolverine Confidential
About two-thirds of all Michigan counties saw their populations of young adults grow between 2020 and 2025, according to new U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Statewide, the number of residents ages 25 to 34 increased by about 0.43%, rising from roughly 1.30 million in 2020 to 1.31 million in 2025. Some counties fared far better, and others far worse, at keeping, growing and attracting these residents.
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Which Michigan counties are getting more, less racially diverse?

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By Michael Kransz Verified
| Wolverine Confidential
Michigan is becoming more diverse. Between 2020 and 2025, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the state added nearly 113,000 non‑white and multiracial residents while losing about 64,000 white residents. The share of Michigan residents identifying as white alone fell from 77.9% in 2020 to 76.9% in 2025, according to the new estimates released Thursday, June 25. All but two of Michigan’s 83 counties saw their non-white and multiracial population grow as a proportion of total population.
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