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Former U.S. Ambassador To Ukraine Running In CD-7
Bridget Brink, 55, the former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine with a 29-year history in foreign diplomacy, announced Wednesday she is running for Congress in the politically competitive 7th District, currently represented by freshman U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte).
Jun 204 min read


Snyder 'Likely' Leading Statewide Education Ballot Question In '26
Former Gov. Rick Snyder said he's ready to get back on the campaign bus, touring the state to rally citizens to help him to "do something for the kids."
Jun 53 min read


Republicans Moving Out Of Secchia-Weiser Building
Republicans Moving Out Of Secchia-Weiser Building
Jun 42 min read


DeVos-Backed Campaign Organization Gets Off The Ground
A political organization designed to assist Republican candidates “up and down Michigan's ballot” launched Thursday with one of the Republicans' chief financial benefactors, multi-millionaire Dick DeVos, leading the broad governing advisory board.
May 302 min read


Duggan Calling For New Accountability Program For School District Improvement
Duggan Calling For New Accountability Program For School District Improvement
May 292 min read


AG Flags Benson For Austin Building Presser
The Attorney General gave Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson "a reminder and warning" for hosting a press scrum as a new gubernatorial candidate earlier this year inside the Richard H. Austin Building, which houses the Department of State.
May 203 min read


Detroit Chamber Inviting 5 Of 9 Detroit Mayoral Candidates To Debate
Five of the bigger named Detroit mayoral candidates are being invited to participate in the debate during the Detroit Chamber's policy conference on Mackinac Island, leaving four candidates without an invitation.
May 121 min read


More Than Half Of School Bonding Proposals Fail
More Than Half Of School Bonding Proposals Fail
May 72 min read


Huizenga Talks With 'Various People' Regarding Senate Bid; Rogers Makes 5 Stops; More
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) is in discussions with "various people" about consulting him in a potential 2026 U.S. Senate bid as speculation about his possible entrance into a race continues.
May 52 min read


Voter Citizenship Constitutional Amendment Fails; Dems Have A 'SANE' Alternative
An attempt to place a question on the 2026 ballot that would require photo identification for voting and require voters registering after 2026 to prove their citizenship failed to garner the two-thirds support required for passage.
May 23 min read


Stevens Announces U.S. Senate Run; Woodward Thinks About MI-11
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Birmingham), a fourth-term member of Congress, announced Tuesday morning her bid for the U.S. Senate, becoming the third big-name Democrat to declare for the post.
Apr 233 min read


DeVos-Backed PAC Allegedly Spent Money Before Election, Reported It As Raised After
The Department of State (DOS) acknowledged they are investigating a complaint made against a political action committee (PAC) backed by the DeVos family used to fund Grand Rapids City Commission races.
Apr 222 min read


How Politically Devastating Is The Blue Folder Picture?
At least in the near term, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's national political stock nosedived after her uncomfortable Oval Office visit that was amplified over the weekend with The New York Times picture of her holding a folder in front of her face.
Apr 156 min read


MDOS Finds 16 Possible Noncitizen Voters In November 2024 Election
A review of the QVF by MDOS revealed 16 credible cases of a noncitizen voting out of 5.7 million ballots cast in the 2024 election.
Apr 42 min read


McMorrow Versus Stevens In Democratic Primary '26?
(Source: MIRS.news , Published 04/02/2025) Could there be a Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) v. U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Birmingham)...
Apr 32 min read


RNC Seeks Voter File Maintenance Info From States
The RNC sent public records requests to 48 states and D.C. seeking documents on how they maintain their voter registration lists.
Mar 261 min read


Petitions Prepared For 'Only Citizens Vote' Constitutional Amendment
A citizens group filed petition forms on Friday for an “Only Citizens Vote” constitutional amendment.
Mar 241 min read


Whitmer Sets New Mark In Still Not Calling Special In SD-35
In 2005, Sen. Bernero became Lansing's mayor, and he resigned his state senate seat. Gov. Granholm called a special election 2 days later.
Mar 202 min read


Thanedar's Son To Run Michigan Campaign Finance Network
Neil Thanedar, the son of U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar was unanimously elected to serve as the Michigan Campaign Finance Network director.
Mar 171 min read


Runestad In D.C. Trying To Erase $600K Debt
The MRP is grappling with $600,000 in debt after the last campaign cycle, and newly elected Chair Runestad is in DC attempting to erase it.
Mar 122 min read
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