By Laura Weber, Michigan Public Radio Network
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Lansing, MI – Lawmakers in Lansing are waiting anxiously to see what shake-ups could occur in state government with the general election in November. The minority parties in both the House and Senate are looking for gains.
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Many current Senators on both sides of the aisle are term limited out after this year. The Democrats hope that means they can make a solid run at control of the chamber. But they know there's a lot of work to be done.
Democratic Senator Gretchen Whitmer says she's not sure how many Democrats voted for Rick Snyder in the Republican primary for governor.
"I think after this last election, this primary election, everyone should be concerned," Whitmer says. "No one should take anything for granted, and we all have to work and earn our opportunity to be here to serve."
Insiders say the Democrats have a better chance to take control of the Senate than Republicans have to take back the majority in the House. The House GOP has a lot of territory to make up, but they say public discontent with Democrats will drive their effort.