The central Michigan race is considered one of the most competitive in the state.
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’s race for Congress: Debbie Dingell seeks another term in 6th District
The new 6th Congressional District connects Ann Arbor and the rest of Washtenaw County with portions of western Wayne County and most of the city of Novi in Oakland County. It is solidly Democratic.
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Michigan’s race for Congress: Tim Walberg seeks another term in new 5th District
The new 5th Congressional District stretches along the entirety of Michigan’s southern border and is considered safely Republican.
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Michigan's race for Congress: Bill Huizenga seeks another term in 4th District
The new district is solidly Republican, but Rep. Bill Huizenga does face a Democratic challenger.
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Michigan's race for Congress: John Gibbs vs. Hillary Scholten in 3rd District
The west Michigan district is considered a tossup race, as a former Trump appointee faces off against a moderate Democrat.
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Michigan's race for Congress: John Moolenaar seeks fifth term in 2nd District
Incumbent U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Midland, is seeking a fifth term in a redrawn district that shifted west, but retained its conservative leanings.
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Michigan's race for Congress: Jack Bergman seeks fourth term in 1st District
U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman is seeking a fourth term against Democrat Bob Lorinser in the heavily Republican district.
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Kristina Karamo: What to know about Michigan GOP secretary of state candidate
Republican Kristina Karamo is running for secretary of state on Nov. 8. Here’s what to know about her.
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Jocelyn Benson: What to know about Democratic Michigan secretary of state
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, is seeking a second term on Nov. 8. Here’s what you need to know about her.
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Matthew DePerno: What to know about Michigan GOP attorney general candidate
Matthew DePerno is a Republican lawyer challenging Attorney General Dana Nessel on Nov. 8. Here’s what you need to know about him.