2026 Elections
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Michigan petition drives: What to know before signing your name on a clipboard
Signatures are being collected by groups that want to change state laws or amend the state Constitution. This is your guide to the petition drives.
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Benson says school funding needs to be decoupled from property wealth
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who is running for governor as a Democrat, is previewing her plan to bring Michigan’s education system from being one of the bottom 10 in the country to one of the top 10.
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Michigan Congresswoman eyes legislation to curb Trump military deployments on US soil
President Donald Trump’s deployment of US Marines and moves to control the California National Guard to quell protests over federal immigration enforcement raids has one Michigan congresswoman calling foul.
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Former Michigan House speaker joins increasingly crowded GOP primary for Michigan governor
A former GOP state lawmaker who served as speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives is joining a crowded bench seeking the Republican nomination for the 2026 gubernatorial race in the battleground state.
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Mallory McMorrow runs for US Senate to ‘cut through the BS’ and deliver for Michigan
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow opens up about her rural roots, viral rise, and why she believes Michigan needs bolder leadership to take on the Trump administration and deliver for working families.
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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.
