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.
Michigan abortion laws
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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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2022 Michigan ballot issues tracker: What to know about election proposals
Michiganders will consider three initiatives on the Nov. 8 ballot, including efforts to keep abortion legal and allow for early voting.
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Michigan Proposal 3 supporting abortion rights wins big
With nearly 85 percent of the statewide vote in, support for Proposal 3, which would enshrine abortion rights in the Michigan Constitution, led 55.5 percent to 44.5 percent.
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Seven races to watch on what could be a long Election Day in Michigan
Why turnout, absentee votes and redistricting could influence who becomes governor, represents Michigan in Congress and controls the Legislature.
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Michigan Proposal 3: Campaign fights ‘baldfaced’ lies about abortion issue
In the final days in the most expensive campaign in Michigan, volunteers working overtime to counter ‘confusing and extreme’ narrative of the constitutional amendment.
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Proposal 3 abortion measure generates $57M in Michigan campaign donations
The latest campaign reports also show GOP gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon is closing the fundraising gap with Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Republican candidates for attorney general and secretary of state still trail behind the Democratic incumbents.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan’s 1.8M Catholics called on to stop Proposal 3. Will it work?
The state’s largest faith is mixing prayer and pragmatism in its fight against the ballot measure, trying to persuade even those who may generally favor abortion that the proposal is ‘extreme.’
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Whitmer: Proposal 3, abortion rights will help Michigan ‘steal’ jobs from Ohio
Governor ties abortion rights to economy as she and challenger Tudor Dixon speak to Detroit Economic Club. Dixon calls that an ‘odd economic plan.’
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Don’t believe the lies. Prop 3 protects women, allows restrictions
Anti-abortion advocates have resorted to ridiculous claims to stoke fears about Prop 3, which permits evidence-based restrictions, but also ensures Michiganders can make their own medical decisions.