Many GOP voters favor exceptions for rape and incest — and many Democratic ones oppose late-term abortions. Such nuance is absent among policymakers, complicating efforts to make laws about the procedure.
2022 Michigan election
Posted inMichigan Government
FBI arrests Ryan Kelley, Michigan GOP governor candidate, over Capitol riots
The FBI executes search warrant on Kelley’s home in Allendale; he has been charged with multiple misdemeanors related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riots.
Posted inMichigan Government
Who is on Michigan’s August primary ballot for governor, Congress
After a whirlwind few weeks, Michigan’s primary ballot is beginning to take shape. Here’s a list of candidates for governor, Congress and update on ballot measures.
Posted inMichigan Government
Nonprofit tied to Mike Shirkey probed for funneling money to Unlock Michigan
The Michigan attorney general will review allegations nonprofits broke the law by raising money for the measure to strip Gov. Whitmer of emergency powers. The nonprofits say the move is purely political.
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Perry Johnson takes ballot case to federal court after losing in Michigan
An 11th-hour lawsuit from Republican gubernatorial hopeful Perry Johnson asks federal courts to order him back on the ballot. If not, ‘I will have lost substantial amounts of money,’ Johnson writes.
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Michigan Supreme Court upholds disqualification of GOP candidates
Republican gubernatorial candidates down to five after court rejects lawsuits to allow James Craig, Perry Johnson and Michael Markey on the ballot despite forged petition signatures.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Join Bridge’s Capitol team for a Lunch Break on 2022 Michigan elections
Reporters Lauren Gibbons, Jonathan Oosting and Yue Stella Yu will discuss the election season to date and preview what’s to come.
Posted inMichigan Government
Republicans: More guns — not more laws — will keep Michigan schools safe
Gun regulations won’t prevent school shootings, but armed guards and teachers might, Republican candidates for governor argued Thursday during a debate on Mackinac Island.
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Watch Michigan Republican governor debate from Mackinac Island
Watch a replay of a debate between GOP candidates Tudor Dixon, Garrett Soldano, Kevin Rinke and Ralph Rebandt.
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James Craig loses ballot access suit; Johnson appeals to Michigan Supreme Court
The former Detroit Police chief fails in his bid to make the August primary ballot despite a signature forgery scandal. Other Republicans file emergency appeals to the Michigan Supreme Court.