Elections

When asked how the 2026 Republican nominee for governor will take on Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's massive name I.D., candidate Mike Cox says he's "willing, able, and I will beat the shit out of them."

William Null, one of three defendants acquitted for allegedly trying to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, has filed paperwork to run for governor as a Republican next year.

The march through Dearborn Tuesday organized by Republican gubernatorial longshot Anthony Hudson drew left and right extremists, even as he tried to distance himself from the chaos that descended.

New polling from the Lansing-based firm EPIC-MRA shows a tight race for governor, widespread concern about the impact of tariffs, a close contest for the U.S. Senate, and measured job approval ratings for both Michigan's Governor and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Twenty-two Michigan Republican legislators have asked U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to have the Department of Justice oversee the state’s 2026 primary and general elections.

GOP Political Operatives Forced To Resign Senate Posts

Trump Symbolically Pardon's Michigan's 2020 GOP Electors

Foreign contributions to ballot initiatives would be banned under HB 5197 and HB 5198, just like they are banned from political candidates and Super PACs.

Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner Jocelyn Benson told around 120 supporters Thursday night that, if elected, she will eliminate "undisclosed corporate influence" in Michigan policymaking and voluntarily subject herself to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.

60% Of Bonding Proposals Pass, 72% Of Millage Increases 

Nesbitt, Cox Take On James For Passing On Debate

When It Comes To Fundraisers, Duggan Is The Life Of The Party 

Outside Of Cox's $2M, Gov Candidates Add Just $1.3M To Their Cash On Hand Totals 

Duggan Internal Poll Shows Him Closing Fast 

Prestin Running In SD-38 With McBroom, U.P. Reps' Blessing; LaFave Staying In Race 

Why All Four U.S. Senate Candidates Can Declare Victory After Finance Deadline 

No Kings Protests See Signature Gatherers Galore 

Republican Shelley Wright of Harrison Township has filed for the 12th Senate district to take on incumbent Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores), giving the GOP its first challenger in likely the state's most competitive Senate District in 2026.

Democrats Run Away With Q3 Fundraising, Except In MI-10

County Clerks Unanimously Oppose Ranked-Choice Voting