Republican US Rep. John James announces run for governor
Republican US Rep. John James announced Monday he's running for Michigan governor in 2026.
Apr
2025
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Apr
2025
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Michigan lawmaker Mallory McMorrow announces Democratic bid for US Senate
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow is running for a seat in the US Senate.
Mar
2025
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Republicans keep trying to chip away at Michiganders’ voting rights
Republican state lawmakers are asking the nation’s highest court to greenlight a lawsuit that challenges voter-approved state election laws—including those that allow for same-day voter registration, as well as early voting and no-reason absentee voting.
Feb
2025
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Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice announces she is stepping down
The chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court announced Wednesday that she is stepping down from the court by the end of April.
Feb
2025
7
Chris Swanson, prominent sheriff and Democrat, announces run for Michigan governor
Chris Swanson, the high-profile sheriff of Michigan's Genesee County, is launching a Democratic bid to become the battleground state's next governor.
Feb
2025
4
Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow preparing to enter US Senate race in Michigan, AP sources say
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow is preparing to enter the Democratic primary for an open US Senate seat in the state, multiple people familiar with her plans confirmed on Monday.
Jan
2025
23
Benson says she’s focused on ‘efficiency and transparency’ in Michigan governor campaign
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said that her focus if she’s elected governor in 2026 would be on “efficiency and transparency” in state government.
Jan
2025
15
Senate Minority Leader Nesbitt announces 2026 gubernatorial run
Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Porter Twp.) is the first Republican candidate to throw his hat into the ring for Michigan governor in 2026.
Dec
2024
4
Detroit Mayor Duggan, a longtime Democrat, will run for Michigan governor in 2026 as independent
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, says he will run for governor as an independent in 2026.
Nov
2024
22
Michigan Board of State Canvassers certifies state election results for Trump
President-elect Donald Trump won Michigan by about 80,000 votes in November as the state saw the greatest voter turnout in state history at more than 5.7 million ballots cast, according to state election results certified unanimously Friday by the Michigan Board of State Canvassers.
