Your guide to the Michigan governor’s race: Bios, key stances, disagreements and controversies surrounding the candidates seeking to succeed Gretchen Whitmer.
Jocelyn Benson vs. John James: What to know the Michigan governor’s race
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Monroe County became Trump country. Rising costs could test that loyalty
Once a battleground, the working-class southern Michigan county has become a reliable vote for Republicans since 2016. Tariffs, high costs and general fatigue give Democrats some hope next week.
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Dem divisions linger in Michigan Senate race. Will Trump frustrations outweigh them?
With less than a week until Election Day, Democrats remain divided over their nominee in Michigan’s pivotal Senate race. The question now is whether those divisions will outweigh voter frustration with President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
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Governor race fact checks: What’s true, false about Jocelyn Benson, John James
You’ve seen the ads, debates and presidential visits to influence the Michigan governor’s race. Here are the facts.
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Opinion | Voting is crime prevention. How the polls advance public safety
I encourage friends and neighbors to consider public safety when determining their vote, not out of the fear any ads try to stir up, but out of an understanding of the comprehensive progress we have made and the critical investments we need to continue focusing on.
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Opinion | Confessions of a poll worker
If voters were familiar with the people, procedures and processes behind our elections, the skepticism we see in surveys would shrink considerably.
Posted inMichigan Education Watch
Michigan’s free community college shuts out rural universities. They want in
Four rural-based universities that offer associate degrees are lobbying for expansion of the Community College Guarantee, the state’s free tuition program. Some say it would be costly. Proponents say it would serve all students, especially those in community college “deserts.”
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Panel: No silver bullet for housing, but Michigan policymakers have to act
A panel of experts at Bridge Michigan’s inaugural Issues Summit said the state’s leaders spend a lot of time talking about housing but do little to address it.
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Michigan voting system slowed to a crawl in primary. Could it happen again?
It was nearly impossible for Michigan clerks to process absentee ballots or register new voters during a brief period on primary Election Day. The state says it has fixed issues for Nov. 3.
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Mike Rogers vs. Abdul El-Sayed: What to know about US Senate race in Michigan
Your guide to the US Senate race: Bios, key stances, disagreements and controversies surrounding the candidates seeking to succeed Gary Peters.
