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Foreign Contributions To Ballot Committees Banned Under Bill
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.
Nov 10, 20252 min read
Benson Promises To End Undisclosed Corporate Influence, Voluntarily Comply With FOIA
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.
Nov 7, 20254 min read
60% Of Bonding Proposals Pass, 72% Of Millage Increases
60% Of Bonding Proposals Pass, 72% Of Millage Increases
Nov 5, 20253 min read
Nesbitt, Cox Take On James For Passing On Debate
Nesbitt, Cox Take On James For Passing On Debate
Oct 30, 20255 min read
When It Comes To Fundraisers, Duggan Is The Life Of The Party
When It Comes To Fundraisers, Duggan Is The Life Of The Party
Oct 29, 20254 min read
Outside Of Cox's $2M, Gov Candidates Add Just $1.3M To Their Cash On Hand Totals
Outside Of Cox's $2M, Gov Candidates Add Just $1.3M To Their Cash On Hand Totals
Oct 28, 20256 min read
Duggan Internal Poll Shows Him Closing Fast
Duggan Internal Poll Shows Him Closing Fast
Oct 27, 20252 min read
Prestin Running In SD-38 With McBroom, U.P. Reps' Blessing; LaFave Staying In Race
Prestin Running In SD-38 With McBroom, U.P. Reps' Blessing; LaFave Staying In Race
Oct 23, 20254 min read
Why All Four U.S. Senate Candidates Can Declare Victory After Finance Deadline
Why All Four U.S. Senate Candidates Can Declare Victory After Finance Deadline
Oct 22, 20254 min read
No Kings Protests See Signature Gatherers Galore
No Kings Protests See Signature Gatherers Galore
Oct 21, 20253 min read
Republicans Got A Candidate In Competitive SD-12
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.
Oct 17, 20251 min read
Democrats Run Away With Q3 Fundraising, Except In MI-10
Democrats Run Away With Q3 Fundraising, Except In MI-10
Oct 16, 20253 min read
County Clerks Unanimously Oppose Ranked-Choice Voting
County Clerks Unanimously Oppose Ranked-Choice Voting
Oct 16, 20252 min read
Election Audit Finds Scant Difference Between Machine, Hand Counts
Election Audit Finds Scant Difference Between Machine, Hand Counts
Oct 14, 20252 min read
Stevens Surpasses McMorrow In Fundraising - $1.9M Raised In 3rd Quarter Of '25
Stevens Surpasses McMorrow In Fundraising - $1.9M Raised In 3rd Quarter Of '25
Oct 9, 20251 min read
McMorrow Boasts $3.75M Raised; CD-7 Hopefuls Show Their Cards
(Source: MIRS.news , Published 10/01/2025) U.S. Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) reported Wednesday raising more than...
Oct 2, 20252 min read
GOP SD-35 Primary: Beson Out, Saginaw-Based Attorney In
Rep. Timothy Beson (R-Bay City) will not be a candidate in the special election in the Tri-Cities area-based 35th Senate District, saying that he has a "great opportunity" in the House and that he's pleased with at least two of the candidates he's met in the current Republican field.
Sep 29, 20253 min read
Non-Partisan City Clerk's Race Gaining State Party's Attention
Non-Partisan City Clerk's Race Gaining State Party's Attention
Sep 24, 20253 min read
Schuette Opts Out Of SD-35; New Polling Shows 'Jumpball'
Schuette Opts Out Of SD-35; New Polling Shows 'Jumpball'
Sep 15, 20253 min read
Runestad Doesn't Intend To Penalize Pro-Duggan Party Members
A week ago, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel Jr. said he would no longer provide the Democrats' voting list to Democrats running for municipal seats this fall if they supported independent gubernatorial candidate Mike Duggan.
Aug 29, 20254 min read
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