Michigan's status as a battleground state has national figures from the Democratic and Republican parties planning visits ahead of the November election. On Monday, Republican U.S. Senate candidate John James announced Donald Trump Jr. and Kid Rock, among others, will attend his rally next week in Pontiac. On Tuesday, Democratic candidate for Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Bernie Sanders will campaign with her next week at an event in Ann Arbor. MORE ►Governor candidates both look to boost Michigan's middle class |