On Tuesday, the entire country was focused on the race for president — but another important race right here in Michigan will have a profound impact on the way things work in Lansing.

The membership of the Texas House is finally set after Tuesday’s general election — but the future of the chamber’s leadership remains a mystery. On Thursday, the jostling to hold the speaker’s ... or feedback with us, you can fill out this form.

Michigan Republicans declared they won a majority in the Michigan House of Representatives and House Speaker Joe Tate, D-Detroit, conceded the race.

Republicans grew their majority in the Texas House with help from Gov. Greg Abbott, forging a path for a possible school voucher program next year.

The outcome bolsters Gov. Greg Abbott, who has been pushing to stack the Legislature with Republicans supportive of his private school voucher plan.