Bridge journalists discussed voting access, fraud, polarization and money in politics during a live roundtable. Watch a recap now.
2026 Michigan election
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Listens balloting concludes. Check out Michigan’s top election issues
Over seven months, more than 6,400 readers made their voices heard, helping Bridge shape election coverage and seek solutions from those seeking office. Here are the top 15 issues.
Posted inMichigan Government
Where Michigan governor candidates stand on health care costs, access
Michigan’s next governor has no shortage of health care issues to grapple with. What candidates say they’ll do on costs, access and more.
Posted inMichigan Government
MAGA minus Trump: Perry Johnson’s $30M gamble on Michigan governor race
Perry Johnson is running for Michigan governor as a MAGA Republican. Can he overcome President Donald Trump’s endorsement of his rival?
Posted inMichigan Government
Fact checks: Jocelyn Benson, Chris Swanson on data centers, energy and more
Two Democrats vying for election Tuesday have some contrasts on tax subsidies for data centers, abortion and some other issues. Here are the facts.
Posted inTalent & Education
Oakland County schools seek new tax to bypass funding limits. Some cry foul
Should schools get more money? Voters in Oakland County are deciding whether it’s worth raising taxes to give local districts more money.
Posted inMichigan Government
From AI to AIPAC: 6 issues defining Haley Stevens, Abdul El-Sayed race
Michigan’s US Senate race has become one of the most closely watched — and most expensive — races in the country. Money in politics, immigration, health care and affordability are among the issues that have dominated the primary debate.
Posted inMichigan Government
Where Michigan governor candidates stand on data centers, the environment
How would Jocelyn Benson and John James protect the Great Lakes? How would they approach data centers, climate change and energy policy?
Posted inMichigan Government
Fact checks: Abdul El-Sayed record on misogyny, defund the police, Kamala Harris
There’ve been many claims made about former public health official Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s US Senate race. Here are the facts.
Posted inMichigan Government
Bridge on WJR: Candidates promise government transparency (again)
With a week to go before Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary, Bridge reporters Lauren Gibbons and Simon Schuster joined WJR in Detroit to discuss democracy, government transparency and more.