Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan reported $3.2 million in direct donations for his independent gubernatorial campaign, the most by any declared candidate. Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James report big numbers too.
2026 Michigan election
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Michigan GOP moves against ranked choice voting as petition drive gears up
A new plan from state House Republicans would ban ranked choice voting in Michigan – just as organizers launch a petition drive to try to adopt the method via a 2026 ballot proposal.
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Ranked choice voting: What to know about Michigan ballot initiative
Groups like Rank MI Vote want the state to adopt the method that was just used in New York City’s mayoral primary.
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DeVos family pledges millions, taps Ronna McDaniel to help GOP win Michigan
The billionaire DeVos family is pledging millions to help Republicans reclaim Michigan state government through a newly-announced group named Michigan Forward Network.
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Mike Duggan's pitch for Michigan schools: Fix reading, fire failing principals
The Detroit mayor and 2026 independent gubernatorial candidate says ‘partisan turmoil’ is holding back Michigan and failing school children across the state.
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Haley Stevens runs for US Senate, vowing to fight ‘Trump-Musk chaos agenda’
The race for Michigan’s open US Senate seat is heating up, as Democratic US Rep. Haley Stevens jumps in.
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Mike Rogers runs again for US Senate in Michigan, vowing to ‘stand with’ Trump
Can the second time be the charm for Mike Rogers, who is running for US Senate in Michigan after narrowly losing his bid last year?
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Battle lines drawn in fight over Michigan voter citizenship proposal
Does the cost of documents amount to a poll tax? Bill’s sponsor bristles at the suggestion.
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Hertel, Runestad win chair races as Michigan Republicans reject Trump pick
State Sen. Jim Runestad will serve as Michigan GOP chair after beating Trump-endorsed Meshawn Maddock at convention. Democrats pick Curtis Hertel Jr. to lead the state party headed into 2026 elections.
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Michigan Democrats, GOP to pick new leaders as battle for 2026 begins
With huge races looming in 2026, Michigan’s major parties will select new leaders on Saturday. Frontrunners include a ‘fake elector’ still battling criminal charges and a recently failed congressional candidate.