2026 Michigan election Archives - Page 9 of 26

Abdul El-Sayed stands at the front of a room full of people

Fact check: Abdul El-Sayed’s record on defund the police; Republican meddling

by Kelly House July 17, 2026July 20, 2026

Bridge fact-checked claims by Haley Stevens and outside groups who’ve accused El-Sayed of benefitting from Republican spending and lying about his support for defunding the police.

Michigan Government

Abdul El-Sayed outraises Haley Stevens, but super PACs dominate Senate race

by Simon D. Schuster July 16, 2026July 20, 2026

New financial disclosures show Abdul El-Sayed is outraising rivals in Michigan’s US Senate race. But super PAC spending heavily favors fellow Democrat Haley Stevens.

Michigan Democratic US Senate candidate Haley Stevens campaigns ahead of the Democratic primary during a Juneteenth event hosted at Ralph Wilson Park in Detroit on June 19, 2026.

Michigan Government

Fact check: Haley Stevens’ record in the auto bailout, saving 200K jobs

by Lauren Gibbons July 16, 2026July 20, 2026

US Senate candidate Haley Stevens touts her role as chief of staff to the Obama administration auto rescue task force. Accounts from the time indicate she was not a decision maker and primarily managed day-to-day operations.

A shot of a mailer featuring Barack Obama.

Michigan Government

Fact check: Where does Barack Obama stand on Michigan’s Senate race?

by Lauren Gibbons July 15, 2026July 20, 2026

Ads show the former president praising Haley Stevens, but he’s not endorsed anyone in the Democratic primary. Is that misleading?

Jocelyn Benson is wearing sunglasses and campaign buttons speaks with another woman at an outdoor event, gesturing as they talk. Campaign signs and attendees are visible in the background.

Michigan Government

Jocelyn Benson: ‘None of my family is profiting from data centers’

by Simon D. Schuster July 14, 2026July 20, 2026

Democrat Jocelyn Benson is talking affordability as she runs for governor. But voters keep asking about data centers — and her husband’s role at a company working to bring a massive one to Michigan.

Mike Rogers, Haley Stevens, Abdul El-Sayed

Michigan Government

Outside spending floods Michigan’s US Senate race — most for Haley Stevens

by Lauren Gibbons July 13, 2026July 20, 2026

Outside groups have already spent more than $41 million in Michigan’s US Senate race, including $15 million from an AIPAC offshoot to benefit Democrat Haley Stevens over Abdul El-Sayed

Michigan Government

AI campaign ads are here. Is Michigan’s new deepfake law ready?

by Jordyn Hermani July 13, 2026July 15, 2026

From a candidate fist fight to a potential tractor attack, AI-generated political ads are putting Michigan’s new deepfake law to the test.

Events

Bridge Listens Issues Watch continues with virtual discussion on democracy

by Bridge Staff July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Join Bridge reporters on July 29 as they discuss the issues around the state of democracy including the political divide, election integrity, money in politics and more.