Mike Rogers and Elissa Slotkin both rolled to victory in U.S. Senate primaries, carrying all 83 counties apiece. But an analysis of results shows some pressure points.
Turnout was sluggish in Tuesday’s Michigan primary, but experts say voter enthusiasm is sky-high heading in the November presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Bridge reporters look to November after a ho-hum primary, discuss Tim Walz’ Minneapolis punk rock credentials and weigh what it would take for JD Vance and Donald Trump to follow through on deportation promises.
Bridge Michigan political reporter Lauren Gibbons will discuss the primary election results with panelists, including elected leaders from both sides of the aisle.
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance blamed Kamala Harris for the crisis at the southern border saying if Trump is elected, they will implement mass deportations starting with the 'most violent criminals.'
Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers win primaries for U.S. Senate. Two incumbent state lawmakers lost. What to know about the coming fight for control of Congress and the Michigan House.
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar is expected to win reelection in his heavily Democratic district after topping Detroit City Council member Mary Waters in the primary.
Primary winners will advance to the general election for the chance to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District, which is expected to be among the most competitive in the country.
In all, about a quarter of voters were expected to participate in the primary, down from 2022 and 2020. ‘Most people are just ready for November,’ one clerk says.
Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers won Tuesday’s U.S. Senate primaries in Michigan, setting the stage for a high-stakes general election showdown between the current and former members of congress.
The DeVos family is again funding Republican efforts to flip the Michigan House, but labor unions are back to help Democrats try to retain their two-seat majority.
Michigan voters still have multiple options for voting in the Tuesday primary, which will decide Democratic and Republican races for Congress, U.S. Senate, the state House and more.