2026 Michigan election Archives - Page 2 of 15

Perry Johnson makes it on GOP governor ballot despite last-minute allegations

by Ron French May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

The Oakland County businessman is one of 4 Republicans on the Aug. 4 primary. A board had not received complaints about petition irregularities before approving the ballot on Thursday.

Events

Bridge Listens Issues Watch recap: Digging into Michigan voters’ environmental concerns

by Bridge Staff May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Reporters addressed questions related to data centers, dams, Michigan’s energy transition, climate change and natural resources funding.

Jocelyn Benson points while at a podium. flags in background

Talent & Education

Benson education plan: Up teacher pay, tackle absenteeism, change constitution

by Isabel Lohman May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Benson’s plans include continuing signature efforts of the Whitmer administration and several ideas that would need support from the Legislature.

Michigan Environment Watch, Michigan Government

Bridge on WJR: ‘Devil’s in the details’ on data centers

by Bridge Staff May 27, 2026May 29, 2026

As the data center boom begins in Michigan, Bridge reporter Kelly House joined WJR in Detroit to discuss concerns about their impact and other top environmental issues.

A few folks brave the cold Lake Superior waters near the Marquette Harbor Lighthouse on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Michigan Environment Watch, Outdoors Life

Bridge Listens: The facts about Michigan’s environment, data centers, dams

by Kelly House and Laura Herberg May 27, 2026May 26, 2026

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.

Michigan Government

Bridge Listens: What Michigan’s next governor plans for data centers, clean energy

by Simon D. Schuster May 27, 2026June 4, 2026

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.

Wide street-level view of the George W. Romney State Office Building in Lansing, with the Michigan State Capitol visible across the street under a clear blue sky. Large columns and the building’s sign dominate the left side of the image, while leafless trees, traffic lights and the Capitol dome fill the background.

Michigan Government

In their words: Michigan governor candidates on key environmental issues

by Simon D. Schuster May 27, 2026May 26, 2026

Michigan governor candidates tell Bridge Michigan how they’d address Great Lakes threats, data centers, aging dams, energy generation, climate change and more.