Bridge readers identified the environment as a top 2026 election concern, with data centers, Great Lakes health and energy policy topping the list. We break down the issues, the facts and possible solutions.
2026 Michigan election
Posted inMichigan Government
Bridge Listens: What Michigan’s next governor plans for data centers, clean energy
From data centers to dams and climate change, Michigan gubernatorial candidates tell Bridge what they would do to protect the Great Lakes and wider environment.
Posted inMichigan Government
2026 Bridge Michigan Voter Guide
Key dates, deadlines and resources to help you navigate Michigan’s 2026 elections.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan lawmakers: Elect AG, SOS nominees in primaries, not conventions
Primary voters could pick nominees for Michigan secretary of state and attorney general under new proposals
Posted inMichigan Government
2026 Michigan Voter Guide
Key dates, deadlines and resources to help you navigate Michigan’s 2026 elections.
Posted inMichigan Government
Property tax elimination proposal fails to make Michigan ballot — again
For the second time, AxMITax failed to collect enough signatures to force a statewide vote on a proposal to abolish all property taxes in Michigan.
Posted inMichigan Government
What Mike Duggan’s exit means for Michigan governor’s race
‘I never ran to be a spoiler,’ Mike Duggan said after ending his independent bid for governor. Experts predict his departure will likely benefit the eventual Democratic nominee.
Posted inMichigan Government
Read Mike Duggan’s statement on ending his campaign for Michigan governor
Read Mike Duggan’s statement explaining why he is ending his Michigan governor campaign.
Posted inMichigan Government
Mike Duggan drops governor bid in Michigan election shocker
In a stunning announcement, former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan ends his bid for Michigan governor, citing a shifting political landscape.
Posted inMichigan Government
Officials: 2 governor hopefuls, 1 Senate candidate should be kept off ballot
The Michigan Bureau of Elections says two gubernatorial candidates and one US Senate hopeful did not submit enough valid voter signatures to qualify for the primary ballot.
