A memo from the Michigan Republican Party blames gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon for Tuesday's election losses.

Chief of Staff Paul Cordes writes Dixon failed to keep the Governor's race close enough for other Republicans and cost the party in close House and Senate races. The memo says there were more ads on transgender sports than inflation and gas prices that could have swayed independent voters. Cordes also says middle of the road voters didn't like "what Dixon was selling."

For her part, Dixon said Republican Party leadership fought against her every step of the way and put the entire ticket at risk. Dixon said the party needs fresh leadership.