Jocelyn Benson and Democrats will have full control of all branches of government starting Jan. 1. Expect her to try to score early victories and face economic realities.
Lauren Gibbons
Lauren Gibbons covers state politics and government for Bridge Michigan, tracking the Michigan Legislature, elections and the impact of federal policy on the state. Before joining Bridge, she led Legislature and redistricting coverage at MLive and covered the state Senate for MIRS News. She has covered Michigan politics for more than a decade, winning awards for her political and criminal justice reporting.
A Lansing native who graduated from Michigan State University, Lauren is now based in Ferndale. Her party tricks include telling friends which political districts they live in without looking.
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Abdul El-Sayed beats Mike Rogers in US Senate race: ‘Michigan, we did it’
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s fiercely contested US Senate race.
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Michigan elections: Incumbents reelected to Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan’s highest court is led by a 6-1 liberal majority, but two positions were on the ballot on Tuesday.
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From Trump Country to Detroit: What to watch as Michigan votes
These are the regions, trends and races to watch as Michigan election results come in on Tuesday night.
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Haley Stevens endorses Mike Rogers, bucking Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
US Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers on Sunday amid tensions with Democratic primary rival Abdul El-Sayed.
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Mike Rogers vs. Abdul El-Sayed: What to know about US Senate race in Michigan
Your guide to the US Senate race: Bios, key stances, disagreements and controversies surrounding the candidates seeking to succeed Gary Peters.
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US Senate fact checks: What’s true, false about Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers
You’ve seen the ads, the debates, the speeches, the international media attention surrounding Michigan’s US Senate race. Here are the facts.
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What to know about voting in Michigan’s Nov. 3 election
Voting is well underway in Michigan, which will elect a new US senator, governor and other key positions. Here’s what to know about voting rules, top races and key issues.
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Bernie Sanders in Michigan MAGA-land: Dems, GOP seek votes in unfamiliar areas
Bernie Sanders stumped for Abdul El-Sayed in deep-red Alpena, while Republicans seek inroads in true-blue Detroit. In a super-tight election, a few votes could make a big difference.
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Fact checks, takeaways: Barack Obama blasts Trump, touts El-Sayed, in Detroit
Former President Barack Obama implored Michigan voters to ‘rein in some of the foolishness’ of the Trump administration and said Abdul El-Sayed can finish the job on healthcare.
