Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, is seeking a second term on Nov. 8. Here’s what you need to know about her.
2022 Michigan election
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Matthew DePerno: What to know about Michigan GOP attorney general candidate
Matthew DePerno is a Republican lawyer challenging Attorney General Dana Nessel on Nov. 8. Here’s what you need to know about him.
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Dana Nessel: What to know about Michigan Democratic attorney general
Attorney General Dana Nessel is seeking a four-year second term against Republican challenger Matthew DePerno. Here’s what you need to know about her.
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Tudor Dixon: What to know about Michigan Republican governor candidate
Tudor Dixon is a former steel executive, conservative commentator and the Republican nominee for governor. Here’s what you need to know about her.
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Michigan lawmakers may allow clerks to pre-process absentee ballots
Absentee ballots must be available to Michigan voters by Thursday, and at least one legislative leader says he’s confident there could be breakthrough soon to give clerks extra time to pre-process them.
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Michigan absentee ballots mailed this week for Nov. 8 election: What to know
What to know about how to register to vote, when to request absentee ballots and more in Michigan.
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Gretchen Whitmer: What to know about Democratic Michigan governor
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is facing Republican Tudor Dixon for re-election on Nov. 8. What you need to know about the first-term Democrat.
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Opinion | Skeptical of Michigan’s election system? Train to be a poll worker
I say let them in. The same people who chanted to stop the count now work in bipartisan teams to protect the vote.
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Opinion | Kids lose when national politics invade Michigan school board races
The window dressing of parent rights and helping all children “succeed” is a thin veneer for what these groups really are after: taking control of the curriculum from experienced education professionals, and, specifically, rolling back the history curriculum to “Leave It To Beaver” days.
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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.
