Jocelyn Benson is happy Garlin Gilchrist is no longer running for governor. Democrats already running for secretary of state aren’t happy he’s joined their race, arguing the post is ‘not a consolation prize.’
2026 Michigan election
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Bridge Michigan is listening. What issues matter most to you in 2026 election?
Campaign rhetoric is flying. But what’s most important to you? Bridge wants to hear from Michigan residents to help shape our campaign coverage.
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Here are facts shaping Michigan as state gears for big election year
With rising costs, an aging population and troubling education scores, the stakes for 2026 elections couldn’t be much higher. Here are the facts shaping the state before the campaign rhetoric intensifies.
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Michigan faces a huge election year. These are the 2026 races to watch
Michigan voters will decide a new governor, a new US Senator and much, much more in 2026. These are the top races to watch.
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Michigan ranked choice voting group ends 2026 ballot effort
Rank MI Vote, which seeks to bring ranked choice voting to Michigan, is ending a bid to put a proposal on the state’s 2026 ballot. Organizers say they may try again for 2028.
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Michigan GOP governor hopefuls vow to end MEDC. John James skips debate
Republicans running for governor blast Michigan’s economic development approach in a debate skipped by John James, whose campaign called him a favorite in the 2026 race.
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Lawmakers want to move up Michigan’s August primary — after 2026 election
Senate Democrats’ plan would give general election candidates more time to campaign after primary wins. But it would keep three elections on the calendar each year, which is what school districts want — but not clerks.
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Who’s funding Michigan ballot campaigns? Dark money flows from out of state
Michigan campaigns to require proof of citizenship to vote, tax the rich to fund schools and limit corporate political spending are all at least partially funded by dark money groups from other states.
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GOP hopeful pumps millions of own money into Michigan governor’s race
Former Attorney General Mike Cox puts another $2M of his own money into the Michigan governor’s race as John James, Mike Duggan and Jocelyn Benson raise most from donors.
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Michigan’s ‘toss up’ US Senate race draws donors from other states
Out-of-state donors are pouring money into Michigan’s US Senate race, where Haley Stevens narrowly outraised Democratic primary opponents in the third quarter, but Republican Mike Rogers built the largest war chest.