2026 Michigan election Archives - Page 31 of 39

Antisemitism, Islamophobia claims roil U-M Board of Regents race

by Kim Kozlowski April 14, 2026April 15, 2026

Tensions over the University of Michigan’s handling of Gaza protests, along with accusations of double standards add fuel ahead of this weekend’s nominating convention.

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Michigan governor candidate: Cut auto insurance rates with no-fault ‘opt out’

by Simon D. Schuster April 13, 2026April 15, 2026

Republican gubernatorial hopeful Tom Leonard is proposing a legal ‘opt out’ for Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance law.

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Jocelyn Benson: Ban Michigan utility spending to influence politicians

by Lauren Gibbons April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Jocelyn Benson wants to stop DTE and Consumers from spending to influence or elect politicians. ‘We’re going to end the conflict of interest,’ she said.

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Bridge Listens Issues Watch continues with virtual conversation on health care

by Bridge Staff April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Health reporters from Bridge Michigan will host a virtual panel discussion at 7 p.m. April 29 to discuss rising health costs and concerns about the 2026 election.

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Watch: Bridge reporters talk youth mental health outsourcing on WJR

by Bridge Staff April 8, 2026April 9, 2026

Bridge Michigan reporters join WJR’s Kevin Dietz to discuss the results of an investigation into why Michigan children are increasingly sent out-of-state for mental health treatment.

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Abdul El-Sayed courts college voters, controversy in Michigan Senate stop

by Lauren Gibbons April 7, 2026April 8, 2026

Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed rallied Michigan college students in a controversial appearance with Hasan Piker, a popular online streamer accused of antisemitism.

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Senate hopeful Mike Rogers floats copays, high-risk pools for health care

by Simon D. Schuster April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

US Senate candidate Mike Rogers suggested he’s interested in rolling back at least two components of the Affordable Care Act.

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Jocelyn Benson: Michigan will fight Trump order limiting mail-in voting

by Associated Press and Bridge Staff April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Trump’s new order aims to restrict mail-in voting and create a national voter list. ‘I will take swift action to fight this illegal order in court,’ said Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.