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As Michigan’s presidential primary approaches in less than two weeks, the campaign of former President Donald Trump is touting his support among elected officials. On Wednesday, the campaign released a statement naming over 50 GOP members of the Michigan Legislature who have officially endorsed him. They include 12 out of 18 Senate Republicans and 39 out of 54 House Republicans. Among the more prominent names are both Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Porter Twp.) and his counterpart in the House, Minority Leader Matt Hall (R-Richland Twp.). At this point, Trump’s only Republican rival st…