One week after the 2024 election, jockeying for Michigan’s 2026 gubernatorial election has already begun.
Tudor Dixon
2022 Republican candidate for governor of Michigan
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Whitmer’s school parent council: Public service, public relations, or both?
While running for re-election, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer created a parents’ council. Now, the group has issued vague recommendations for Michigan schools that haven’t dampened criticism about the council from Republicans.
Posted inMichigan Government
Republican leader: Donald Trump doomed Michigan candidates this year
Speaking one day after the former president announced his campaign to regain the White House, a top Michigan GOP official says Trump’s influence on the party scared away political donors.
Posted inMichigan Government
Trump loyalist Matthew DePerno running to be Michigan GOP chair
Less than a week after losing his bid for attorney general, Matthew DePerno says he will seek to become the next chairman of the Michigan Republican Party as Chairman Ron Weiser steps down.
Posted inMichigan Government
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.
Posted inMichigan Government
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.
Posted inMichigan Government
Historic ‘ass-kicking’ may prompt Michigan GOP to rethink Trump candidates
Michigan Republicans struggle with an ‘identity crisis’ after suffering major losses in the Tuesday election. It was a tough night for GOP candidates and former President Donald Trump.
Posted inMichigan Government
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.
Posted inMichigan Government
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.
Posted inMichigan Government
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.