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Michigan's 13th District: Crowded race for John Conyers' old seat "too close to call"

Sarah Cwiek

Since longtime Detroit Congressman John Conyers stepped down in December in the wake of sexual harassment allegations, Michigan’s 13th District hasn’t had…

Former Michigan Gov. John Engler speaks at Hillsdale College on on January 25, 2009.

Politics & Government

Week in Review: Engler donates MSU salary and Westland mayor announces 13th District bid

Rebecca Kruth

Former Governor John Engler will donate his salary while serving as Michigan State University's interim president. Engler took over the role after Lou…

Politics & Government

Race to fill John Conyers' seat gains another candidate

Rebecca Kruth

Westland Mayor Bill Wild has officially added his name to the growing list of candidates to replace former Congressman John Conyers.Wild is a Democrat…

Commentary

The pros and cons of Bill Wild, one of the candidates for Wayne Co. executive

Westland sometimes is in national trivia contests because it was the first city ever named after a shopping mall.Bill Wild, Westland’s mayor for the last…