Petition gathering is largely unregulated, often relies on people off the street and, this year, one firm is accused of a forgery ring that toppled five gubernatorial campaigns. Is it time for reform?
2022 Michigan governor race
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James Craig to run as write-in for Michigan governor: ‘Everything is possible.’
The former Detroit police chief acknowledges an ‘uphill battle’ after he was disqualified over fraudulent nominating petition signatures.
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Judge rejects Perry Johnson’s request to stop printing Michigan ballots
The millionaire Republican gubernatorial hopeful is running out of options after losing another bid to make the Aug. 2 primary ballot.
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‘Pure chaos’ in Michigan as FBI arrest, forgeries rock GOP governor primary
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Ryan Kelley caps another wild week in Michigan politics by arguing his arrest amounts to a “political witch hunt.” James Craig, meanwhile, says he’ll run a write-in campaign after he and four others got booted from the ballot over forged signatures.
Posted inMichigan Government
Abortion isn’t ‘black-and-white’ for Michigan voters. But it is for lawmakers.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.