Bergman and LaFave hit back over endorsement flap, emphasize Prestin domestic violence record

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 1,063

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman and state Senate candidate Beau LaFave spent Tuesday evening defending themselves against new attacks from two Upper Peninsula GOP stalwarts, who rescinded their endorsements of the congressman from Watersmeet after he publicly supported LaFave in his bid for the 38th Senate District.

LaFave, a conservative firebrand who was among the more far-right members of the House when he served in 2017-2022, is running for the U.P. Senate district seat in the …

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