Hill Harper starred in ‘The Good Doctor’ on TV and boasts backing from celebrities like Dave Chappelle. But many Michigan voters don’t know who he is – or that he’s even running for U.S. Senate.
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Kamala Harris decries Trump shooting, defends abortion rights in Michigan
Vice President Kamala Harris, in her first public remarks since former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt Saturday, says Americans must engage in a “vigorous and civil exchange of ideas” rather than resort to violence.
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Opinion | Stars, stripes and secure elections: Fund our election offices
The impact of underfunding election security in Michigan and across the country cannot be overstated. Without adequate resources, election officials will increasingly struggle to implement necessary security measures, conduct thorough training for election workers, and perform comprehensive audits.
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Michigan elections FAQ: What safeguards exist to prevent double voting?
Bridge is answering reader questions throughout the campaign season.
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Michigan Elections FAQ: Who are GOP delegates for Trump at RNC?
Bridge Michigan is answering questions about fall contests as part of our elections FAQ series.
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Slotkin, Rogers raise millions in Michigan U.S. Senate race. See who’s donating
With absentee ballots already mailed to Michiganders and voting well underway, new campaign finance reports show a widening financial gulf in the Democratic and Republican primary races for U.S. Senate.
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Bridge elections FAQ: Trump assassination attempt, Biden rally, Project 2025
Bridge Michigan answers reader questions in our weekly elections FAQ show. In the latest episode, political reporters discuss the failed attempt to assassinate Donald Trump, Joe Biden’s rally in Detroit and more.
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Donald Trump sues Gretchen Whitmer over Michigan voter registration efforts
Amid an “election integrity” push, lawyers for the Trump campaign and other GOP groups argue expansion of voter registration sites in Michigan violates state and federal law.
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Is US more divided than ever? You may be surprised: Tips to ease tensions
Amid calls for unity after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, officials fear ‘toxic’ politics may worsen. Here are facts and tips to help to find common ground in difficult times
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Donald Trump survives assassination attempt; Michigan reacts
‘This has no place in America,’ Michigan U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain says Saturday after former President Donald Trump rushed off stage after shooting at campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The presumptive GOP nominee for president is ‘fine,’ his campaign says. The shooter and one spectator are dead.