News Michigan U.S. Rep. Paul Mitchell leaves Republican Party over ‘unacceptable’ election claims December 14, 2020December 14, 2020Todd Spangler, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Michigan U.S. Rep. Paul Mitchell leaves Republican Party over ‘unacceptable’ election claims The Republican congressman, who is leaving in January, said it's "unacceptable" for Trump and others to "incite distrust" in elections.