Voting In State
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Schmaltz vs. Maino: Toss-up in Michigan’s 46th District could tip the House
State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz (R-Jackson) anchored the news before she ran for office. Democratic challenger Jan Maino wants to make sure her third term never airs.
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Linting vs. Churches: Former teacher wants her seat back in Michigan’s 27th District
State Rep. Rylee Linting (R-Wyandotte) flipped this seat in 2024. Now the teacher she beat wants it back—and the Michigan House majority may depend on who wins.
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3 consequential questions are headed to Michiganders’ ballot this November
Two citizen petition drives are on track to join a rare constitutional convention vote on the November ballot.
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Tisdel vs. Hawkins: Three-term incumbent faces US Army veteran in Michigan’s 55th District
Republican state Rep. Mark Tisdel is seeking a fourth term in the Michigan House of Representatives. US Army veteran Alex Hawkins wants to be the Democrat to stop him.
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Bohnak vs. Rink: Fired weatherman faces healthcare provider in Michigan’s 109th District
Ex-weatherman Karl Bohnak is the first Republican lawmaker to hold this seat in decades. Anna Aho Rink, a licensed healthcare provider, wants to be the Democrat to take it back.
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State Sen. Darrin Camilleri pushes Voting Rights Act as a firewall for Michigan voters
As the US Supreme Court strips away federal voting protections, a group of Michigan lawmakers say the state needs to do everything it can to protect access to the ballot.
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Mike Rogers’ campaign faith coalition has two ties to a church upended by child sex crimes
Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers is facing new scrutiny over the faith coalition tied to his campaign.
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Frisbie vs Haadsma: Rematch in Michigan’s 44th District could tip control of the state House
Republican state Rep. Steve Frisbie won this seat by 79 votes in 2024. Now, his predecessor wants it back—and the Michigan House majority may depend on who wins.
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Trump DOJ demands Detroit’s ballots—and these Michigan Republicans are backing it
The White House wants to interfere with Michigan’s election process. Which state lawmakers are making it happen?
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Mallory McMorrow shops maternal health plan with focus on Black mothers, addressing inequities
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) unveiled a new maternal health policy platform in her bid for US Senate, with a focus on inequities facing mothers of color and bringing enacted statewide policies to the federal level.

























