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Donald Riegle Michigan lawmaker who served under 7 presidents dies at 88
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Published on 27 April 2026
He switched parties and took on NAFTA
Donald W. Riegle, a former Michigan Congressman and U.S. Senator who served nearly three decades, has died at 88. Over his long career he switched from Republican to Democrat, championing working people’s rights and opposing NAFTA. He also backed financial reforms and improved veteran treatment, leaving behind a legacy his family called courageous leadership.
- Donald W. Riegle died at 88
- He served for nearly three decades in Congress and the Senate
- Riegle switched from Republican to Democrat
- He opposed NAFTA and pushed financial and veteran reforms
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