Jim Runestad
United StatespoliticianMale4.0Global Dominance: 0.02%Jim Runestad is the current chair of the Michigan Republican Party, who succeeded Pete Hoekstra and has raised concerns about the $1-million debt allegedly left by Hoekstra, stating that while some of the debt has been paid down, the financial situation remains a challenge for the party.
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Michigan GOP chairman Jim Runestad reports that Jewish Democrats, including influential donors, are 'disgusted' with El-Sayed.
Michigan GOP chair says Jewish voters are defecting to Mike RogersFox News·United States· 2026-09-22
United States· 2026-09-22
Jim Runestad, who replaced Mr. Hoekstra as chair in February, said in an interview that the envoy to Canada had left the party with a large debt.
U.S. envoy to Canada left Michigan GOP with $1-million debt, party critics sayThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2025-11-07
Canada· 2025-11-07
