Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers debated for the first time Michigan’s fiercely contested US Senate race. Watch it here.
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Full video: Anthony Forlini, Garlin Gilchrist debate in Michigan SOS race
Anthony Forlini and Garlin Gilchrist want to be Michigan’s next secretary of state. Watch full video of their debate.
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Fact checks ahead of Michigan’s general election
Bridge Michigan reporters have spent months fact-checking claims by the gubernatorial and Senate campaigns and researching ballot measures.
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Full video: Jocelyn Benson, John James debate in race for Michigan governor
Michigan gubernatorial hopefuls Jocelyn Benson and John James debated for the first time. Watch it here.
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Absentee ballots going out in Michigan: What to know
Michigan’s Nov. 3 election is 40 days away, but voting starts now. Here’s what you need to know about absentee ballots.
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Issues Watch returns Sept. 30 to discuss Michigan rural government crisis
Join Bridge for a virtual event to explore how small communities throughout the state struggle to deliver services and attract officials.
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Secretary of State candidates to debate at U-M; Bridge to moderate with Gongwer
Democrat Garlin Gilchrist II and Republican Anthony Forlini will square off for a one-hour debate Oct. 8. Bridge’s Jordyn Hermani is lead moderator and will be joined by Gongwer’s Zach Gorchow.
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Bridge Michigan’s Issues Summit registration is now open
Join Bridge on Oct. 21 for our free, half-day Issues Summit on the Marygrove campus in Detroit and streamed virtually
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Michigan voters cite economy, need for change in primary election
Michigan voters cast ballots Tuesday in competitive primary races for the US Senate, governor and more, with many telling Bridge Michigan they were motivated by concerns about the economy, government leadership, election security and the country’s future.
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Bridge Listens Issues Watch recap: The state of democracy in Michigan
Bridge journalists discussed voting access, fraud, polarization and money in politics during a live roundtable. Watch a recap now.