The state’s largest faith is mixing prayer and pragmatism in its fight against the ballot measure, trying to persuade even those who may generally favor abortion that the proposal is ‘extreme.’
Yue Stella Yu
Stella Yu is a former capitol reporter for Bridge Michigan.
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Whitmer, Dixon debate: What to expect on five key Michigan issues
Voters want to hear about K-12 learning, the economy, abortion, college attainment and crime. Here’s what Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her GOP challenger Tudor Dixon have said.
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Big money donors shunning Tudor Dixon, Michigan Republican ticket
Dixon is hurting for money in her race against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and part of the reason is donors who funded Bill Schuette and Rick Snyder aren’t giving to her campaign.
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Michigan Proposal 3 fact check: No, masseuses won’t give abortions to minors
Michigan’s ballot measure leaves much to courts to interpret, but it would allow Michigan to continue regulating the procedure and keep safety measures in place, experts and independent analysts say.
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Dana Nessel and Jocelyn Benson swamping Michigan GOP rivals in fundraising
Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson have millions of dollars in the bank. Their lesser-known rivals, Matthew DePerno and Kristina Karamo, have few funds left and not much time until Election Day.
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Parental rights loom large in Michigan election, from governor race to schools
Mothers groups are becoming more involved, and the GOP says polling suggests dissatisfaction with schools is becoming a winning issue among voters.
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Culture wars divide Michigan schools. How many rights should parents have?
From debates about finances and transparency to race and gender, Michigan parents are demanding more input in what kids learn and read. But some say they’ve taken the fight too far.
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Trump back in Michigan Oct. 1 to stump for Dixon, DePerno, Karamo
The former president’s visit comes five weeks before the election and amid some troubling signs for Republican campaigns.
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Michigan Republicans escalate LGBTQ attacks. Will voters embrace them?
Michigan Republican candidates and party leaders have engaged in name-calling over sexual orientation and gender identity. Not all Republicans are on board.
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McCormack retirement could help Democrats keep edge on Michigan Supreme Court
Chief Justice Bridget McCormack will step down by year’s end, giving Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer a chance to name her replacement and protect Democrats’ 4-3 edge on court.