From The Detroit News:

Votes appear to favor Republican over Democrats in less-known statewide races such as secretary of state and attorney general, according to a Detroit News/Local 4 WDIV poll released Thursday.

Still, the pool of undecided voters is large in the down-ticket races, which may mean GOP leads could evaporate once voters begin to focus on races beyond the contest for governor.

The 600 likely voters interviewed Tuesday and Wednesday by Glengariff Group Inc. favored Republicans over Democrats even in races with low name recognition for the candidates — meaning the GOP may be the favored party this November, reflecting a nationwide trend.

The poll is the first since the parties held their state conventions where they nominated candidates for statewide races.

Michigan Republican Party chairman Ron Weiser said Republicans need to seize the whole ticket if they’re to have the power they need to turn the state around.

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