The incumbent Democrat faced no opposition but got almost as well as she did in 2018, when she faced two challengers.
Mike Wilkinson
Mike has been a reporter for Bridge Michigan since 2013 and focuses on data-assisted reporting, often finding stories by analyzing maps and data sets and has created Bridge's dashboards on COVID-19, the state's economy and Michigan's elections. He held similar positions at The Detroit News and The Blade of Toledo. A native of Michigan, Mike grew up in Macomb County, graduated from the University of Michigan and started his reporting career in New Baltimore before his career took him to Illinois, Tennessee and Ohio. You can reach him at mwilkinson@bridgemi.com
Posted inMichigan Government
Tudor Dixon wins 80 of 83 Michigan counties in GOP governor primary romp
In the end, it wasn’t close. Here’s how the west Michigan conservative commentator crushed her Republican rivals.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan primary takeaways: Big night for Trump, bad night for Black Democrats
Results are still trickling in from some parts of the state, but here’s what we know: It was a good night for Tudor Dixon and many other Trump-aligned candidates, while fears about reduced minority representation may have materialized.
Posted inMichigan Government
How do tax cut plans of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Republicans compare?
Whitmer’s tax cut plan would help the working poor and retirees and provide immediate relief, while the GOP plan would offer wider aid but could blow a hole in the budget.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
New COVID variants rising in Michigan, along with hospitalizations
Hospitalizations have risen along with prevalence of two new COVID-19 variants that are considered more transmissible than earlier variants. Doctors say it’s unclear how long the increases will last.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan ‘pork’ includes another $15 million for ex-GOP chair’s company
For the third time in five years, Michigan legislators have agreed on a package of grants that includes millions to help develop a commercial and residential project by a private real estate company tied to Robert Schostak, the former state GOP chairman.
Posted inQuality of Life
Michigan losing population again, after decade of tepid growth, Census shows
Fueled in part by COVID, 33 of the state’s 83 counties lost residents in 2020 and 2021, including population centers Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Washtenaw.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Monkeypox confirmed in Michigan; first case is in Oakland County
The viral disease has been detected in 27 other states.
Posted inMichigan Government
Laws banning sodomy, gay marriage on books in Michigan. Some fear what’s next.
Justice Clarence Thomas writes that laws legalizing same-sex marriage and contraception should be revisited. If federal protections end, old Michigan laws could take effect.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Abortion in Michigan: State had fifth-most procedures in nation
As Roe v. Wade is overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, Michigan has had the fifth-highest rate in the nation, even though there are no clinics in most counties. Maps, charts explain who is getting the procedure and where.