The stage is set for November, with Michigan Democrats rounding out their ticket with nominees for the state Supreme Court, Board of Education and university boards.
Jordyn Hermani
As part of the Capitol team, Jordyn Hermani covers state policy and politics, tracking the Legislature, the state budget and elections. Before joining Bridge, she wrote for MLive as its statewide politics and culture reporter and for Gongwer Michigan as its state House reporter.
A 2018 graduate of Central Michigan University, Jordyn lives in Lansing with her husband and two cats.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Businesses fear worst from Michigan’s new sick time law. Will lawmakers act?
Workers are rejoicing, but sick time rules set to take effect in February have firms fearing a complicated ‘catastrophe.’ They want legislators to make changes, but Democrats may be reluctant.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan plans $14.97 minimum wage by 2028 — but seeks court clarity first
Michigan would start court-ordered minimum wage hikes at $12.48 an hour next year under an “intended approach,” the state said in a motion asking Supreme Court justices for clarity on their earlier ruling.
Posted inMichigan Government
McDonald Rivet faces Junge in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District election
U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee’s pending retirement leaves an open seat in the 8th Congressional District that both Democrats and Republicans are fighting to fill.
Posted inMichigan Government
Lisa McClain faces Clinton St. Mosley in Michigan 9th Congressional District election
McClain, a Romeo Republican, is running for re-election in a conservative district that includes the Thumb and parts of Oakland and Macomb counties.
Posted inMichigan Government
John James faces Carl Marlinga in Michigan 10th Congressional District election
John James, a first-term Republican, seeks to hold onto his seat in a southern Macomb County district that narrowly leans GOP.
Posted inMichigan Government
Haley Stevens faces Nick Somberg in Michigan 11th Congressional District election
Democratic U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens is seeking re-election in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District.
Posted inMichigan Government
Rashida Tlaib faces James Hooper in Michigan 12th Congressional District election
Tlaib, a Detroit Democrat, is defending her seat in Michigan’s 12th Congressional District.
Posted inMichigan Government
Shri Thanedar faces Martell Bivings in Michigan 13th Congressional District election
Thanedar, the first-term representative and millionaire entrepreneur, won a contested primary to face Martell Bivings in the general election for the heavily Democratic district.
Posted inMichigan Government
In Michigan, JD Vance knocks Kamala Harris on economy: ‘Are you better off?’
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance was back in Michigan this week, hammering Vice President Kamala Harris on the economy, inflation and more.