Progressive victories in the midterm elections have reignited calls for ‘Medicare for All’ as voters struggle with rising healthcare costs, but critics warn of ‘huge’ political risks.
2026 Michigan election
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
DTE, Consumers sue to block ‘money out of politics’ proposal approved by voters
Michigan’s biggest utility companies are suing to block implementation of Proposal 2, arguing voter-approved restrictions on political giving violate free speech rights.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch, Quality of Life
EMS, jails, cannabis and more: How Michigan voted on local ballot issues
Voters strongly supported funding local parks, museums, libraries and public safety.
Posted inMichigan Education Watch
Majority of Michigan school bonds pass in Nov. election. Look up your district
Forty-two school bonds were on Tuesday’s ballot. About 60% passed.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
‘A beautifully American story’: El-Sayed’s win resonates with Muslim Americans
Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s election a significant milestone for Muslim Americans and seen as a rejection of anti-Muslim rhetoric
Posted inEvents, Political and Public Policy Information, The Center for Michigan
Bridge Listens Issues Watch recap: Behind the Democrat rout in Michigan
Bridge Capitol and data reporters discussed Tuesday’s midterm election, which saw Democrats sweep the ticket and regain control of the congressional delegation and state Legislature.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
Jocelyn Benson says Democrats have ‘mandate.’ How she plans to lead Michigan
Jocelyn Benson and Democrats will have full control of all branches of government starting Jan. 1. Expect her to try to score early victories and face economic realities.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
Now, the hard part: Jocelyn Benson has big plans. Michigan has big problems
From low reading scores and sagging wages and an aging population, Michigan faces a host of challenges identified by readers through Bridge Listens. What to expect from the governor-elect.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
Michigan election firsts: Muslim, LGBTQ, Democratic socialist wins
In a series of firsts, Michigan will send a Muslim to the US Senate, Native American and openly gay members to the US House, a transgender woman to the state Legislature and more.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
Michigan Dems flip three US House seats as Huizenga, Barrett fall
Michigan Democrats flip three US House seats, ousting GOP Reps. Bill Huizenga and Tom Barrett in the process.
