From roads to water to job training, state residents are counting on Michigan Democratic governor Gretchen Whitmer and a Republican Legislature to set partisanship aside and start solving problems. See where they might find common ground.
2018 Michigan governor race
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Five takeaways from Michigan’s 2018 midterm election
A blue wave (and pink), polling got it right and Michigan faces a divided Capitol in January. Experts discuss the major implications of Tuesday’s election results.
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Map: See how Gretchen Whitmer rolled to victory in Michigan governor race
Nine Michigan counties that backed Republican President Donald Trump in 2016 flipped to elect Democrat Gretchen Whitmer as governor, including the biggest swing county Macomb.
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Overnight, it’s a new Michigan. Women sweep to power in change election.
Welcome, legalized pot. So long, gerrymandering. Democrats and women score big victories, as ballot measures all pass. Republicans hold onto Legislature, promising divided government.
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What Gretchen Whitmer promises to do as Michigan’s next governor
Fixing the damn roads will cost some damn money, and the Democratic winner for Michigan governor must now work with the Legislature to find it. We summarize this and other promises Gretchen Whitmer made in her campaign.
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Gretchen Whitmer is winner in Michigan governor race
Whitmer, the former Senate minority leader, rolling to victory over Bill Schuette in her race to succeed term-limited Gov. Rick Snyder.
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Gretchen Whitmer: Michigan needs a get-it-done governor
Democratic candidate for governor Gretchen Whitmer makes her final pitch to voters in an exclusive guest column in Bridge
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Bill Schuette: I will move Michigan forward with jobs and bigger paychecks
In his final pitch to voters, Republican candidate for governor Bill Schuette recaps his campaign promises and takes a few last swipes at Gretchen Whitmer.
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Bill Gelineau: Michigan has a choice. Why not a Libertarian?
Cutting spending on prisons and Pure Michigan advertising are two of the ideas of Michigan’s third major-party candidate for governor.
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Where Michigan governor candidates stand on jobs and the economy
If Democrat Gretchen Whitmer and Republican Bill Schuette have one thing in common in their race for governor it’s this: Both are short on details on how they would pay for their campaign promises.