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.
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Meet the working moms running for Michigan state Senate
Two Senate Districts in Michigan will be closely watched in August and November. One group has endorsed maternal candidates who would offer a stark contrast from their predecessors.
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Outside spending floods Michigan’s US Senate race—and it’s almost all for Haley Stevens
Tens of millions of dollars in outside cash is boosting Haley Stevens and trying to bury her opponent, Abdul El-Sayed. The biggest spender is a super PAC tied to AIPAC.
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Huizenga-supported Big Beautiful Bill helps him, harms Michiganders
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has slashed government spending for your food security, academic pursuits, and healthcare. However, Rep. Bill Huizenga’s support for it has had one local beneficiary: himself.
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El-Sayed, Stevens sharpen contrasts in first one-on-one Senate debate
Rivals split on Medicare for All, ICE reform and US policy toward Israel
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Thompson vs. Berecz: Dems take a third swing at Michigan’s 28th District
State Rep. Jamie Thompson wants a third term in Lansing. Sherry Berecz has spent 30 years running Brownstown Township—and thinks it’s time for a change.
