Thanedar, the first-term representative and millionaire entrepreneur, won a contested primary to face Martell Bivings in the general election for the heavily Democratic district.
2024 Michigan election
Posted inMichigan Government
Joe Biden's exit, talk of a glass ceiling. Takeaways from DNC's Day 1
Joe Biden’s swan song, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain’s fiery speech and little talk of Gaza: highlights from Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan elections FAQ: Are Elissa Slotkin, Larry Nassar attack ads true?
Attack ads targeting Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Elissa Slotkin tied her 2021 vote on COVID-19 stimulus legislation to Larry Nassar and other high-profile criminals. Republicans took similar votes, and Nassar’s victims ultimately benefited from the funds he received.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan elections FAQ: Democrats convene in Chicago, Trump plans return
Bridge journalists preview the Democratic National Convention, discuss Donald Trump’s planned return to Michigan and sort through residence controversies in the U.S. Senate race.
Posted inMichigan Government
Kamala Harris met with Dearborn mayor amid anti-war push by 'uncommitted'
The pro-Palestinian ‘uncommitted’ movement is at a standstill with top Democrats as the DNC begins
Posted inMichigan Government
Kamala Harris pitches tax breaks for parents, homebuyers
Harris offers proposals to cut food and housing costs, trying to blunt Trump’s economic attacks
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Poll workers are the heroes of Michigan’s elections
Working the polls is more than just a civic duty — it’s an opportunity to witness democracy in action.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Watch Bridge Lunch Break on primary, general election, battle for state House
Bridge’s latest Lunch Break reader event featured a lively discussion about the August primaries and what to watch in the spring to November.
Posted inMichigan Government
DePerno, a 2020 election denier, seeks GOP nod for Michigan Supreme Court
As he runs for Michigan Supreme Court, Matthew DePerno battles professional misconduct claims and felony charges stemming from alleged attempts to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss.
Posted inMichigan Government
In Michigan, JD Vance knocks Kamala Harris on economy: ‘Are you better off?’
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance was back in Michigan this week, hammering Vice President Kamala Harris on the economy, inflation and more.