As populations change, areas like Grand Traverse County are becoming more competitive. And the region could once again prove key in determining who controls the Michigan Legislature.
2024 Michigan election
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Bridge elections FAQ video: Budget, voting and endless Whitmer speculation
Watch Bridge Michigan’s latest installment of Elections FAQ, a new weekly video feature in which reporters answer reader questions.
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Gretchen Whitmer says she won’t replace Biden. What happens if that changes?
A complete guide to a host of ‘what ifs’ from the Michigan governor, who is co-chair of President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign and says anyone who suggests he can’t win Michigan is full of malarkey.
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Opinion | An open letter to Gov. Whitmer
Gov. Whitmer, you possess the vision and tenacity our nation needs. Now, it’s time for you to fix our damn democracy.
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Michigan elections FAQ: More registered voters than eligible voters?
As part of our Elections FAQ series, Bridge answers reader questions about voter registration data, including planned cancellations and a lawsuit by the Republican National Committee.
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Michigan elections FAQ: Can undocumented immigrants vote here?
A reader asks if undocumented immigrants can vote in Michigan elections. Bridge answers as part of our Elections FAQ series.
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Michigan elections FAQ video: Trump Veepstakes, Whitmer ambitions and more
Watch our latest Elections FAQ show to see Bridge reporters answer reader and viewer questions about potential Trump running mates, how fast we’ll know results this year, how ballot tabulators are tested and more.
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Michigan GOP went to war with itself. Can it rebuild to win for Donald Trump?
To win the state for Donald Trump, the Michigan Republican Party is banking on a truce among bitter factions.
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Michigan elections FAQ video: ‘Bloated’ voter rolls, Trump odds in Detroit
Watch our latest Elections FAQ show to see Bridge reporters answer reader and viewer questions about registered voters, immigration facts, campaign spending and more.
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Opinion | Juneteenth is not only a celebration; it’s a call to action to protect our democracy
As we take a moment this Juneteenth to pause and reflect, our focus must be on securing the ballot on both sides of Election Day 2024.