With re-election wins for statewide office and key victories among the Legislature, Michigan is toward the top of the pack for women representation in state government.

Bridge’s Capitol reporting team discussed the results of Tuesday’s general election in Michigan and their implications for 2023 and beyond.

The Patmos Library in Ottawa County’s Jamestown Township wants to keep LGBTQ-themed books on its shelves. Not with our tax money, voters said again on Tuesday.

Michiganders will consider three initiatives on the Nov. 8 ballot, including efforts to keep abortion legal and allow for early voting.

Whitmer won a second term by expanding her support in Oakland and Kent counties. She benefited from increased turnout, likely bolstered by those seeking to protect abortion rights.

Democrats sweep statewide races, flip a congressional seat and appear to have won control of the Michigan Legislature. They may have Proposal 3 and the fight for abortion rights to thank for driving voter turnout.

In early results, it remains uncertain which party will control Michigan’s congressional delegation.

With nearly 85 percent of the statewide vote in, support for Proposal 3, which would enshrine abortion rights in the Michigan Constitution, led 55.5 percent to 44.5 percent.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer accepts a congratulatory call from President Joe Biden. Votes are still being counted, but the first-term Democrat has an insurmountable lead.

Democratic AG Dana Nessel prevailed Tuesday over a Republican nominee who threatened to prosecute her and other statewide Democratic leaders if elected.