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Welcome to Michigan Radio’s coverage page for the 2012 Election.If you’re looking for more information to help with your decisions, you can read our collection of stories about key races featured below.You can also check out our Guide to the Ballot Proposals.

McCotter's U.S. House seat coveted by another politician

State Senator Mike Kowall (R-White Lake) plans to run for Thaddeus McCotter's U.S. House seat.
State Senator Mike Kowall (R-White Lake) plans to run for Thaddeus McCotter's U.S. House seat.

With U.S. Rep. Thad McCotter (R - 11th district) running for president, his U.S. House seat is being eyed by politicians with aspirations - specifically by State Senator Mike Kowall (R - White Lake).

McCotter hasn't said yet whether he plans to give up his House seat.

From the Associated Press:

State Sen. Mike Kowall of White Lake Township said Tuesday that he's running regardless of McCotter's plans. Kowall says McCotter has made it clear he's running for president, not Congress. A request for comment from McCotter's spokeswoman was not immediately returned Tuesday... Kowall is a former businessman and township supervisor who served in the state House from 1999-2002. He was elected senator last year. His wife is a state representative.

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