Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer calls national speculation ‘surreal’ but says she does not plan to run for president. ‘I love state government because the work that we do, you can see the results,’ she told Bridge Michigan.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s to-do list: gun control, tax cuts, Right-to-Work repeal
Fresh off huge wins, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Democrats plan to move quickly on gun security measures, ending the pension tax and finding a long-term funding source to fixing the roads.
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What Democratic control of Lansing will mean for Michigan schools
Tuesday’s election put Democrats in charge of the state House, Senate and governor’s office. That could mean bonuses for teachers, more funding for vulnerable districts and an end to the third-grade reading law.
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Analysis: Absentee voting gave Democrats big lead before Election Day
More Michigan Democrats than Republicans voted absentee instead of in person this year. That means many voters had decided before seeing late advertising and even the second debate.
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Analysis: Trump voters stayed home, aiding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s re-election
The huge drop from Republican votes for Trump to Tudor Dixon is more evidence of a big problem for a party that has tied its fortunes to the former president.
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2022 Michigan election updates: See all of today's Bridge news stories
Follow along Nov. 9 after the Nov. 8 vote for live updates on Michigan’s election news, including analysis from Twitter and cable networks, and updates from Bridge Michigan reporters across the state.
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Michigan women score big, poised for key leadership in Legislature
With re-election wins for statewide office and key victories among the Legislature, Michigan is toward the top of the pack for women representation in state government.
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Gretchen Whitmer’s path to victory: Expanding support in Michigan suburbs
Whitmer won a second term by expanding her support in Oakland and Kent counties. She benefited from increased turnout, likely bolstered by those seeking to protect abortion rights.
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Huge wins for Democrats. They're poised to retake Michigan Legislature
Democrats sweep statewide races, flip a congressional seat and appear to have won control of the Michigan Legislature. They may have Proposal 3 and the fight for abortion rights to thank for driving voter turnout.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wins another four years over Tudor Dixon
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer accepts a congratulatory call from President Joe Biden. Votes are still being counted, but the first-term Democrat has an insurmountable lead.