2026 Michigan election Archives - Page 12 of 39

Mike Rogers calls for gas tax pause. It’s a no-go, says state GOP leader

by Lauren Gibbons September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

Amid rising prices, Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers wants to suspend gas taxes. But that’s not realistic at the state level, says House Speaker Matt Hall.

John James smiles while addressing a crowd

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John James utility plan calls for more cost controls, increased competition

by Simon D. Schuster September 17, 2026September 18, 2026

GOP gubernatorial nominee John James has released a plan he said would limit rate increases and increase reliability.

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Jocelyn Benson, John James offer contrasting plans on tariffs, AI, jobs

by Simon D. Schuster September 16, 2026September 28, 2026

In Detroit Economic Club forum, gubernatorial rivals Jocelyn Benson and John James offered competing plans for responding to Trump’s tariffs and boosting Michigan businesses.

Kamala Harreis smiles while standing at a podium.

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Kamala Harris to campaign in Michigan with Abdul El-Sayed

by The Associated Press September 16, 2026September 28, 2026

Former Vice President Kamala Harris plans to visit Michigan next week to campaign with Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate. Harris endorsed El-Sayed after his primary win in August, but this will be her first public appearance with him.

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Fact check: What Abdul El-Sayed said about prison sentences, freeing inmates

by Matt Mencarini September 16, 2026October 28, 2026

Republicans claim Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wants to release violent criminals from prison. El-Sayed has supported sentencing reform but attack ads take his comments out of context.

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The ballot is set for Michigan’s Nov. 3 election. Here’s what’s on it

by Hayley Harding, Votebeat September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

Michiganders are voting for a new governor, a new U.S. senator, new legislators and more.

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Fact check: No evidence Jocelyn Benson targeted conservative petitions

by Jordyn Hermani September 15, 2026October 28, 2026

Republicans allege Michigan rejects more conservative petition signatures and takes longer to review them under Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Here are the facts.

Garlin Gilchrist II and Anthony Forlini side-by-side headshots

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Secretary of State candidates to debate at U-M; Bridge to moderate with Gongwer

by Bridge Staff September 14, 2026September 14, 2026

Democrat Garlin Gilchrist II and Republican Anthony Forlini will square off for a one-hour debate Oct. 8. Bridge’s Jordyn Hermani is lead moderator and will be joined by Gongwer’s Zach Gorchow.