Michigan Supreme Court elections are technically nonpartisan, but two general election races featuring two Democratic and two Republican nominees could alter the future of the state’s highest court.
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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Women run Michigan but remain outnumbered in Lansing. Parity may wait
Roughly 80 Republican and Democratic women are competing for Michigan House seats in the Nov. 5 election. Despite historic gains, gender parity remains elusive.
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Mike Rogers, Elissa Slotkin debate EVs, guns, immigration. Here are the facts
The Michigan U.S. Senate debate was marked by heated exchanges — and occasional exaggerations.
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It's FBI vs. CIA in Michigan's US Senate race. And the gloves are coming off
Michigan’s two contenders for U.S. Senate have a lot in common, including national security experience – and increasingly heated criticism of each other.
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Michigan elections FAQ: Where Mike Rogers lives and is registered to vote
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers is facing new residence questions after registering to vote at a house he hasn’t moved into yet. He says a sewer connection delay is to blame.
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Slotkin, Rogers spar in Michigan U.S. Senate debate. Here are the facts
Candidates for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat debated Tuesday. Here are the facts, and where they stand on key issues.
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In Michigan U.S. Senate race, could farm backing break Democratic control?
Farmers could be a key voting bloc in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race, where Mike Rogers and Elissa Slotkin are competing to replace a longtime agricultural ally.
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Four charged with double voting in Michigan. Three officials charged too
Dana Nessel charges four double voters, three local election officials. Macomb County had previously declined to press charges.
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Controversial youth detention tool goes live in Michigan. Is a fix coming?
Juvenile justice reforms took effect Tuesday, but advocates of the initial change worry that a tool designed to determine if arrested youths are detained could target people of color.
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What’s in a name? Tom Izzo runs for Michigan House. No, not him
Name recognition has long been a main motivator for voters and a coveted advantage for candidates. In one district, an incumbent lawmaker who benefits from local name recognition is running against a man who shares a name with a local sports hero.