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Lansing Area: Devoted Father Chris Malone Drowns at Owosso Campground Lake While Trying to Save His Son
Christopher Malone, 42, drowned at a Shiawassee County campground lake on July 2 while swimming with his 8-year-old son. A bystander rescued the boy. A fundraiser for the family has raised more than $7,800.
5h ago·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Kalamazoo Voters to Decide Michigan Secretary of State Race Between Gilchrist and Forlini
Kalamazoo voters will help choose Michigan's next secretary of state. Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini are the two candidates in the open seat race, with the primary set for August 4, 2026.
May 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - elections
Forlini and Gilchrist Set for Tight Michigan Secretary of State Race as Election Security Becomes Flashpoint
Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist have been nominated by their parties for Michigan secretary of state, setting up a competitive November 2026 race focused on election security, voter rolls, and modernizing election administration.
April 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - elections
Gilchrist Secures Michigan Democratic Party Endorsement for Secretary of State
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist won the Michigan Democratic Party endorsement for secretary of state at the April 19 convention, defeating Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum and former Michigan Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli in a two-round voting process.
April 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Bay City Mayor Chris Girard Files for Michigan House Seat, Challenging Incumbent Timmy Beson
Bay City Mayor Chris Girard has filed for Michigan's 96th House District seat, challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Timmy Beson in a race focused on bridge accountability and community needs.
April 22, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Democrats Pick Savit and Gilchrist as General Election Candidates in Record Convention
Michigan Democrats nominated Eli Savit and Garlin Gilchrist for attorney general and secretary of state respectively at a record convention in Detroit with over 7,200 delegates.
April 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson Files 26,752 Signatures to Run for Michigan Governor
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson has filed 26,752 signatures to qualify for the Michigan governor's ballot, joining Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Mayor Tom Leonard in the Democratic primary field.
April 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Muskegon Democrats Lose Debate Stage as Jocelyn Benson Skips Fox 2 Gubernatorial Primary Clash
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will skip Thursday's Fox 2 Democratic gubernatorial primary debate, leaving Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson to face questions alone. Muskegon voters will hear only one side of the primary clash.
June 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - elections
Flint Sheriff Swanson Gains Open Lane as Mike Duggan Drops Out of Michigan Governor Race
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has dropped out of the Michigan governor race, clearing the field for Democratic candidates including Flint's Chris Swanson and Republican John James. The withdrawal reshapes the August primary race.
May 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - elections
Grand Rapids Voters Face Crowded 2026 Michigan Gubernatorial Primary as Whitmer Era Ends
Six candidates are competing in Michigan's 2026 gubernatorial primary as Governor Gretchen Whitmer becomes term-limited. The race includes Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, Rep. John James, Sen. Aric Nesbitt, former AG Mike Cox, and Perry Johnson.
May 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - elections
Warren Voters Will See John James on Ballot as Michigan Canvassers Reject Two Governor Candidates
The Michigan Board of State Canvassers certified Republican governor candidates John James and Perry Johnson despite signature challenges, while booting Ralph Rebandt and Kim Thomas from the ballot. Warren's own Congressman James survived accusations of fraud.
May 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Grand Rapids on the Line as Michigan Governor Candidates Clash Over Tax Cuts, New State Departments, and Marijuana Taxes
Michigan governor candidates clashed over tax policy, government structure, and economic priorities at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Their proposals will directly impact Grand Rapids businesses and residents.
May 28, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - legislature
Saginaw's Chedrick Greene Sworn Into Michigan Senate, Restoring Democrats' One-Seat Majority
Saginaw's Chedrick Greene was sworn into the Michigan Senate Thursday, restoring Democrats' one-seat majority and filling a seat vacant for more than a year. The fire captain and Marine veteran won the 35th District special election with nearly 60% of the vote.
May 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - government
Ann Arbor Removes 600 Neighborhood Watch Signs After City Council Vote
Ann Arbor City Council voted unanimously to remove more than 600 neighborhood watch signs after officials decided the signs were expressions of exclusion inconsistent with community values.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Michigan Cannabis Tax Under Siege as Industry Files Second Lawsuit Just Days Before April 20 Payment Deadline
Michigan cannabis operators face immediate pressure to pay 24% wholesale tax by April 20 as second lawsuit challenges constitutionality and Supreme Court review looms over $420 million in road funding.
April 14, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Saginaw Teen Faces $500,000 Bond After Shooting 25 Rounds Into Bridgeport Township Home With Assault Rifle
Christopher A. Aldridge-Hamilton, 18, of Saginaw faces felony charges after firing 25 rounds from an assault rifle into a Bridgeport Township home on Kansas Avenue. Judge set bond at $500,000.
June 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Swanson, Benson Submit Petitions for Contested Michigan Gubernatorial Primary
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson submit petition signatures for contested Democratic governor primary in August
April 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan State Rep Karen Whitsett Quits Politics Citing Faith Clash With Democratic Party
Michigan state Rep. Karen Whitsett announced she will not seek re-election, saying her Christian faith no longer aligns with the Democratic Party's direction on abortion, transgender policies, and party orthodoxy after years of clashes.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Michigan Republicans Nominate Candidates for State University Boards Amid Spring Election Push
Michigan Republicans nominated candidates for state university governing boards at their March convention, selecting Roger Victory and Julie Maday for MSU trustees, Lena Epstein and Michael Schostak for U of M regents, and Andy Anuzis and Christa Murphy for Wayne State governors.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - politics
Michigan State Representative Karen Whitsett Steps Down, Citing Faith as Reason for Leaving Democratic Party and Politics
Michigan State Representative Karen Whitsett announces she will not seek re-election and will not run for office again, citing her Christian faith as incompatible with today's Democratic Party platform.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - governor
Governor Whitmer Proclaims March 31 Transgender Day of Visibility in Michigan
Governor Whitmer and Lt. Governor Gilchrist signed a proclamation designating March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility, recognizing Michigan's LGBTQ+ residents and their contributions to communities across the state.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source