Michigan Democrats are sounding alarms over an election clerk race in Southfield, where a Republican who challenged 2020 election results is the only candidate on the ballot.
Jordyn Hermani
Jordyn covers state policy and politics for Bridge Michigan. Prior to joining the Capitol crew, she wrote for MLive as its statewide politics and culture reporter and with Gongwer Michigan as its state House reporter. She lives in Lansing with her husband and two cats. When not writing, you can catch her watching hockey or horror movies — though, usually not at the same time. Get in touch with her at jhermani@bridgemi.com or on Twitter @JordynHermani.
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Feds deny Michigan request for homeowner aid following ice storm
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After billion-robocall barrage, Michigan lawmakers eye crackdown
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Michigan: Gotion battery plant plan is dead after years of controversy
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Michigan Senate votes to hike hunting and fishing fees
Michigan Senators approves fee increases for hunting, fishing licenses. House leader opposed past attempts.
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Michigan lawmakers clash over earmark reforms as criminal hearing looms
With an alleged embezzlement case heading to court next month, the Michigan Senate voted to make the state earmark process more transparent. Some say it doesn’t go far enough.
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One test, many siblings: Michigan woman fights to ban fertility fraud
After learning her mother’s fertility doctor had used his own sperm without consent, a Michigan woman is fighting to prevent it from happening to others.
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Michigan sex ed overhaul plan sparks debate: inclusivity or indoctrination?
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