Michigan Democrats Adjourning Legislature To Ensure New Presidential Primary Date

CBS Detroit

November 14, 2023

Michigan Democrats who were passing legislation at a historic pace will abruptly end their session Tuesday as they grapple with internal divisions and a temporarily deadlocked state House.

Lawmakers are adjourning nearly a month early and delaying key legislation until next year to ensure that new legislation will take effect making Michigan the fifth state to hold its presidential primary on Feb. 27.

The decision to end early also comes after two Democratic state representatives won mayoral races, erasing the House's slim Democratic majority. The chamber is split 54-54 until special elections can be held in several months.

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