GOP attack ads claim Jocelyn Benson supported a ‘massive’ tax hike on working families. She said she opposed Medicaid and food stamp cuts. Here are the facts.
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Fact checks ahead of Michigan’s general election
Bridge Michigan reporters have spent months fact-checking claims by the gubernatorial and Senate campaigns and researching ballot measures.
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Fact check: John James, Jocelyn Benson debate data centers, tariffs, more
Michigan governor hopefuls John James and Jocelyn Benson sparred in their first televised debate. We checked their facts.
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Full video: Jocelyn Benson, John James debate in race for Michigan governor
Michigan gubernatorial hopefuls Jocelyn Benson and John James debated for the first time. Watch it here.
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Fact check: What Abdul El-Sayed said about breast cancer research, advocates
New attack ad takes US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s comments about breast cancer research out of context. Here are the facts.
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Obama to rally with Abdul El-Sayed, Jocelyn Benson in Detroit
Obama’s visit will coincide with the start of Michigan’s statewide early in-person voting period.
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Who’s running for Michigan Supreme Court? 6 candidates compete for 2 seats
Six candidates are running for two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court, where Democratic nominees currently hold a 6-1 majority.
Here is who’s running, why and what experience they’d bring to the bench.
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Jocelyn Benson’s record: Election fights, faster DMV visits, transparency flop
As she runs for governor, Jocelyn Benson’s record as secretary of state is in the spotlight. Here’s what she did, and whether she followed through on campaign promises.
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Fact check: Did Jocelyn Benson ‘ignore’ laws, lose election lawsuits?
Republican gubernatorial candidate John James is criticizing Democrat Jocelyn Benson for losing election-related lawsuits as secretary of state. Here are the facts.
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Who are the Michigan State Board of Education candidates? What to know.
Two Republicans are trying to get onto the Democratic-dominated board. The board makes recommendations for education policy but does not determine the state budget or pass laws.