In Oakland County, the shift toward Democrats is ‘clear and showing no signs of abating.’ Can Donald Trump reverse the trend?
Lauren Gibbons
Lauren covers state politics and policy for Bridge Michigan. Prior to joining Bridge's Capitol team, she worked at MLive, where she led coverage of the state Legislature and the redistricting process, and before that covered the state Senate for MIRS News. She has covered the ins and outs of Michigan politics for nearly a decade and has won awards both for her political coverage and her work documenting the Larry Nassar sexual abuse case. Lauren grew up in the Lansing area and graduated from Michigan State University, majoring in journalism and history. She lives in Ferndale, and her party tricks include Irish dancing and telling friends what political districts they live in without looking. Reach her at lgibbons@bridgemi.com or on Twitter @LaurenMGibbons
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Michigan Dems blast Mike Rogers over opioid stance in Congress
Democrats are trying to throw part of the blame for the opioid crisis on U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers, who advocated for greater pain med access two decades ago.
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Michigan AG closes probe of MSU’s Larry Nassar scandal
Attorney General Dana Nessel called the outcome disappointing but said documents MSU withheld ultimately provided no new insights into how the university handled the Larry Nassar scandal.
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As medical marijuana shrinks, Michigan mulls ‘clean merge’ with recreational
Michigan’s medical and recreational marijuana industries are currently governed by two separate sets of regulations. A bipartisan group of lawmakers believes it’s time for a “clean merge” that keeps benefits for medical users and reduces business burdens.
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Who’s running for Michigan Supreme Court in 2024?
Michigan Supreme Court elections could get interesting this year as a Republican incumbent departs and a Democratic appointee defends her seat.
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Michigan elections FAQ: China, Gotion, NDA claims fly in Slotkin, Rogers race
New attack ads in Michigan U.S. Senate race make false or misleading claims about Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at Democratic convention: Kamala Harris ‘is us’
In a speech on the last day of the Democratic National Convention, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Kamala Harris is the presidential candidate who can best relate to everyday Americans.
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Warning of China threat, Trump and Michigan Republicans bash EV battery plant
U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers campaigned in Mecosta County Wednesday, promising to fight against a proposed $2.3 billion EV battery plant with ties to China. Company officials say they’re moving ahead anyway, and supporters still see possible benefits for the region.
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Elissa Slotkin faces Mike Rogers in Michigan U.S. Senate election
The general election for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat includes Democrat Elissa Slotkin, Republican Mike Rogers and third-party candidates.
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Jack Bergman faces Callie Barr in Michigan 1st Congressional District election
Berman, a Republican from the Upper Peninsula, seeks a fifth term in a district that is solidly red.