Once again, the most absentee votes are in Democratic-leaning counties. All told, more than 1.7 million voters have requested them so far.
2022 Michigan election
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Vote as if the health of our world depends on it
It has never been more important to elect leaders who center policy squarely on health. To do that, addressing the climate crisis is essential.
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Opinion | Proposal 3 is a bad idea for Michigan
Now is not the time to blindly and gullibly vote yes to Proposal 3, but to demand a real law that works for women, children, and families and does not take advantage of them.
Posted inMichigan Government
Slotkin-Barrett race draws big money, interest with Congress up for grabs
A handful of Michigan congressional races could determine the congressional majority. The new 7th District, featuring a race between congressional incumbent Elissa Slotkin and Republican challenger Tom Barrett, is a prime example.
Posted inMichigan Government
Gretchen Whitmer made a lot of promises in 2018. Here’s how she’s done
Campaigning for governor, Whitmer laid out a 98-page plan for Michigan. Four years later, she gets passing marks for childcare, education, abortion, failing ones for transparency and the pension tax and an incomplete on roads.
Posted inMichigan Government
Kristina Karamo: Trump favorite. God-fearing single mom. Threat to democracy?
The Republican makes no apologies. How a single mom parlayed debunked election claims to become the Republican nominee for secretary of state of Michigan.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan governor debate video: Watch five key moments for Whitmer, Dixon
Miss the debate? Many did. Here are five key moments between first of two debates between Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Tudor Dixon.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan governor debate: Fact checking Whitmer-Dixon showdown
In their first debate, Whitmer and Dixon sparred over abortion, the economy, crime, the roads and COVID. What was true, false and needed a lot more context.
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Michigan governor debate live: Watch Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Tudor Dixon on Oct. 13, 2022
Michigan’s gubernatorial candidates Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican challenger Tudor Dixon will debate at 7 p.m. Thursday in Grand Rapids. You will be able to watch a live video stream of the debate on this post.
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Tutors, teacher retention top Gretchen Whitmer school goals if reelected
The Democratic governor cites unprecedented investments in public schools during her first term. But her aggressive COVID pandemic policies, including school closures, have fueled conservative attacks on her leadership.