Elections
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Benson vs. James: Whitmer is term-limited and Michigan’s highest office is up for grabs
Democrat Jocelyn Benson has run Michigan’s elections for eight years. Republican John James is making his third run for statewide office. One of them will replace Gretchen Whitmer as Michigan governor.
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Rogers vs. El-Sayed: Michigan could decide which party runs the US Senate
Republican Mike Rogers is running for US Senate for the second time in two years. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed beat his own party’s establishment to face him in November.
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12 things to know about how Michigan runs its elections
Ahead of the November election, here’s a plain look at how voting works in Michigan—who handles your ballot, how it’s counted, and how you can check the process yourself.
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MSU professor says Michigan voters will decide whether to open ‘Pandora’s box’ this November
Michigan voters will decide in November whether to call a “con-con,” which could cost $80 million and hand 148 strangers the keys to the state’s constitution.
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Anthony Forlini’s extremist tendencies could harm future Michigan elections
Anthony Forlini is the Republican nominee for Michigan Secretary of State. He has promoted debunked conspiracy theories, hired a January 6 rioter to recruit poll workers, and welcomes federal involvement in Michigan elections.
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A ‘con-con’ could rewrite Michigan’s state constitution—here’s what you need to know
A diverse coalition of Michiganders are working together to educate voters about a ballot proposal coming this November that could change the law of the land in the Great Lakes State.
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Benson wants Whitmer’s job—but not her playbook
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her chosen successor, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, agree on reproductive rights and gun safety, but the race for governor exposes real splits on economic strategy, housing, and how hard to push back against Trump.
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Michigan’s November election is set—and the whole country is going to be watching
Michigan just took the center stage of the 2026 midterms. Here’s who won the primary election on Aug. 4, and what each result means as voters gear up for another round in November.
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3 key dates to know in Michigan’s 2026 primary elections
Michigan’s primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. Here are the election dates, voter registration deadlines, and other voting information you need to know.
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Races to watch in the Aug. 4 Michigan primary election
Here are the essential races to watch in Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary election, from the Democratic US Senate race to state races.
