2026 Michigan election Archives - Page 9 of 10

In Michigan first, independent Mike Duggan leads governor fundraising race

by Simon D. Schuster July 26, 2025March 3, 2026

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.

Headshots of Jocelyn Benson, Mike Cox, Mike Duggan, Garlin Gilchrist, Anthony Hudson, John James, Tom Leonard, Aric Nesbitt and Chris Swanson.

Talent & Education

Here’s how governor candidates say they’d fix Michigan education

by Isabel Lohman and Ron French July 22, 2025March 3, 2026

Tougher graduation requirements, more teacher training on literacy and more school choice are among the ideas candidates are pitching to improve Michigan K-12 education.

Talent & Education

Improving Michigan education: Full responses from major gubernatorial candidates

by Bridge Staff July 21, 2025March 3, 2026

Bridge Michigan asked each major candidate for governor two questions: What are at least two things you believe are causes for poor academic performance in Michigan schools? How would you improve early literacy in Michigan that is different from what is now being done? Here are their full, unedited responses. List at least two things […]

Michigan Government

Michigan GOP moves against ranked choice voting as petition drive gears up

by Simon D. Schuster July 14, 2025January 12, 2026

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.

Jason Snead and Trent England at a table.

Michigan Government

Ranked choice voting: What to know about Michigan ballot initiative

by Hayley Harding, Votebeat June 26, 2025January 12, 2026

Groups like Rank MI Vote want the state to adopt the method that was just used in New York City’s mayoral primary.

Michigan Government

DeVos family pledges millions, taps Ronna McDaniel to help GOP win Michigan

by Simon D. Schuster May 29, 2025January 12, 2026

The billionaire DeVos family is pledging millions to help Republicans reclaim Michigan state government through a newly-announced group named Michigan Forward Network.

Michigan Government

Mike Duggan's pitch for Michigan schools: Fix reading, fire failing principals

by Malachi Barrett May 28, 2025January 12, 2026

The Detroit mayor and 2026 independent gubernatorial candidate says ‘partisan turmoil’ is holding back Michigan and failing school children across the state.