The Michigan Republican Party is holding its endorsement convention this weekend, where party leaders will back candidates for key races. This week on WDET's MichMash, Gongwer News Service’s Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben break down the positions at stake and which candidates are best positioned to win.

Later in the show, Michigan Republican Party Chair Sen. Jim Runestad joins to discuss the party’s outlook and what comes next.