2026 Elections
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Ingham County clerk joins secretary of state race
Barb Byrum will seek the Michigan Democratic Party nomination for secretary of state in 2026, she announced Wednesday.
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Joe Tate’s next mission: From the Marine Corps to the US Senate
State Rep. Joe Tate opens up about his Detroit roots, the American dream, the messiness of politics, and what Michigan needs from its next senator.
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Rep. Haley Stevens runs for US Senate on grit and growth
In an exclusive interview, Stevens discusses Trump’s tariffs, Macomb County roots, and why manufacturing workers need a “fighter” in Washington.
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Lawmaker from Detroit joins crowded race for US Senate
A lawmaker from Detroit is joining the crowded field of Democrats vying for the battleground state’s open Senate seat, one of the most critical races as the party aims to regain a majority in the 2026 midterm election.
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Jocelyn Benson says miscarriage prompted her to prioritize reproductive health access
Ahead of a nationally watched bid to become Michigan’s next governor, Jocelyn Benson is releasing a memoir this month that includes her first public discussion of a miscarriage she had about eight years ago—an experience she says will shape her commitment to increasing access to reproductive healthcare.
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Fighting pain with policy: Abdul El-Sayed makes his case for the US Senate
In an exclusive interview, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed opens up about Trump’s chaotic tariff policies, looming Medicaid cuts, and how his upbringing shaped his campaign for the US Senate.
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Former Commerce lawyer Eric Chung jumps into race for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District
Yet another Democrat aiming to flip Michigan’s 10th Congressional District has joined the race, with Eric Chung, a former US Department of Commerce attorney, announcing his campaign Wednesday morning.
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Detroit Democrats are once again looking to unseat one of their own in Congress
Detroit Democrats are once again trying to restore Black representation to the city by unseating an incumbent, as the party more broadly battles publicly over whether challenging their own is the right path forward.
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US Rep. Haley Stevens enters race to represent Michigan in US Senate
Fourth-term US Rep. Haley Stevens has launched her run for Michigan’s open US Senate seat on Tuesday
