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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 - elections
Michigan Senate Primary Tests Limits of Democratic Coalition as Controversial Streamer Hasan Piker Joins Abdul El-Sayed's Campaign Trail
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed faces backlash from primary rivals and GOP contender for teaming up with controversial progressive streamer Hasan Piker during campus rallies focused on U.S. support for Israel.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Michigan Senate Primary Heats Up as El-Sayed Rallies With Controversial Streamer Hasan Piker
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed draws fire from fellow candidates and community leaders after scheduling campaign appearances with controversial streamer Hasan Piker, who is accused of making antisemitic remarks. The decision marks a flashpoint in the competitive primary as Democrats seek to regain power in the midterm elections.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - politics
Mallory McMorrow Calls for Five Debates in Tight Michigan Senate Primary Amid Waffling Accusations
Democratic Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow wants five televised debates in tight primary as rivals question her consistency on corporate donations, data centers, and other key issues
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Invites Controversial Streamer Hasan Piker to Campaign Rallies Amid Democratic Primary Backlash
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is inviting controversial streamer Hasan Piker to campaign rallies at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, sparking immediate backlash from Democratic rivals and Jewish leaders over Piker's history of antisemitic rhetoric just weeks after a synagogue attack in West Bloomfield.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 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.
20h ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Michigan Lawmakers Hold First Hearing on Dam Safety Reforms After Nearly Six Years
Michigan lawmakers held their first hearing on dam safety reforms nearly six years after the catastrophic Edenville Dam failure, with House Bill 5485 seeking to tighten oversight and strengthen state power to order emergency actions on unsafe structures.
April 30, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Michigan House Rejects Auto Insurance Reform Bill in Blistering 45-63 Defeat
The Michigan House defeated a no-fault auto insurance reform bill 45-63, ending a bipartisan effort to lower rates while protecting accident victims from inadequate treatment.
April 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Mallory McMorrow Turns In Campaign Signatures for Michigan Senate Race as Democrats Face Competitive Primary Against Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed
Mallory McMorrow became the second Democrat to file for Michigan's Senate race after turning in 30,000 signatures Monday, joining Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed in a competitive primary against Republican frontrunner Mike Rogers.
April 14, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
John James Debate Standoff With Oakland County GOP Deepens Michigan Republican Primary Rift
John James' debate standoff with Oakland County GOP deepens Michigan Republican primary rift as the frontrunner's refusal to commit to an April 30 debate creates tension with county party leaders.
April 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Mike Cox Announces Tax Cut Plan and Education Reform as Michigan Governor Candidate
Former Attorney General Mike Cox announces plan to eliminate Michigan's state income tax and implement education reforms modeled after Mississippi, arguing current policies are driving population out of the state.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - elections
Michigan's August 4 Primary Election Set for Key State Races as Voters Prepare for November General
Michigan's August 4, 2026 primary election will determine candidates for governor, attorney general, and all state Senate seats ahead of the November 3 general election.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Perry Johnson Gains Ground on John James in Michigan Governor Primary as $10 Million Ad Blitz Pays Off
Perry Johnson's $10 million ad blitz and grassroots campaign are helping him close the gap with U.S. Rep. John James in Michigan's Republican gubernatorial primary, with new polls showing Johnson at 20% versus James at 23% among likely Republican primary voters.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - legislature
Michigan Senate Committee Advances Child Care Reform Bills Aiming to Lower Costs and Expand Access
Michigan Senate Housing and Human Services Committee advances child care reform bills that would codify the Tri-Share program, tie reimbursement rates to inflation, and clarify neglect definitions to make child care more affordable and accessible for families across the state.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - elections
Michigan GOP Governor Primary Heats Up as Perry Johnson Gains on John James in Polls and Advertising
Michigan Republican gubernatorial primary intensifies as Perry Johnson closes gap on U.S. Rep. John James through $10 million ad campaign and growing support in Macomb County.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - legislature
Michigan Senate Passes Bipartisan Medical Debt Reform Bills to Protect Michiganders Burdened by Healthcare Costs
Michigan Senate approves bipartisan medical debt reform bills requiring hospitals to expand financial assistance programs, prevent medical debt from appearing on credit reports, and ban home foreclosures tied to healthcare costs.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan Legislature Advances Comprehensive Healthcare Package Addressing Medical Debt, Liability Reform, and Workforce Shortages
Michigan Legislature advances bipartisan healthcare package addressing medical debt relief, liability reform, organ donation incentives, and anesthesiologist assistant licensure to tackle workforce shortages
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·7 sources - elections
Michigan Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Move Primary Election Date to May
Michigan Senate passes bipartisan bill moving primary election from August to May starting in 2028, giving election officials more time to prepare for increasingly complex election cycles.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Warren Residents Face Higher Bills as Nessel Accuses DTE of Political Corruption, Lawmaker Pushes MPSC Election Reform
Attorney General Dana Nessel accused DTE Energy and Consumers Energy of using dark money and lobbying to protect rate hikes. A state lawmaker introduced a bill to make MPSC commissioners elected instead of appointed, a change that could affect Warren residents facing a 9.7 percent rate increase.
48m ago·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Dearborn Voters Could Pick Michigan Attorney General and Secretary of State in Primaries Under New Proposal
Bipartisan lawmakers propose a constitutional amendment to let Michigan voters, including those in Dearborn, pick attorney general and secretary of state nominees in primaries instead of party conventions.
2h ago·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Major K-12 School Choice Reform as Debate Over Public Education Funding Intensifies
Michigan House Republicans propose legislation that would allow students to attend any public K-12 school for free across the state and ban tuition charges for out-of-district students, sparking debate over education access and funding.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - elections
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Constitutional Amendment to Let Battle Creek Voters Pick Secretary of State and Attorney General
Republican and Democratic lawmakers introduced a constitutional amendment that would let Michigan voters choose secretary of state and attorney general nominees in primary elections instead of party conventions. The proposal faces a two-thirds vote in the legislature and a public referendum.
6h ago·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.
14h ago·Michigan Capitol·5 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.
16h ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - elections
Ann Arbor Prosecutor Eli Savit Enters Michigan Attorney General Race as Nessel Era Ends
Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit and Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd are the two candidates running for Michigan's open attorney general seat in 2026. The primary is August 4.
18h ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - elections
Former Gov. Jennifer Granholm Endorses Haley Stevens for U.S. Senate in Race That Includes Pontiac Voters
Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm has endorsed U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens for the open U.S. Senate seat. The 11th Congressional District includes Pontiac. Stevens faces a crowded Democratic primary.
6d ago·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Former Democratic and Republican Party Leaders Team Up to Eliminate Michigan Nominating Conventions
Former Michigan Democratic and Republican party officials are launching a joint effort to eliminate nominating conventions for statewide offices and replace them with primary elections through a constitutional amendment.
April 23, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - 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
Michigan GOP Boots Ranked Choice Voting Advocates From Convention After State Rep Maddock Calls Them 'Communists'
Michigan state Rep. Matt Maddock and Republican Party officials kicked out ranked choice voting advocates from the state GOP convention after calling volunteers communists and threatening physical violence. The incident highlights deep divisions over voting reform in Michigan politics.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Michigan Senate Race Heats Up as Democrats Divide Over Alliance with Influencer Hasan Piker
Michigan Democrats face an emerging rift over progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed's alliance with political streamer Hasan Piker as the state Senate race approaches the August 4 primary in a critical battleground state.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - elections
Michigan Governor Race Heats Up as Perry Johnson Challenges John James with Aggressive TV Ad Blitz and Fundraising Text War
Republican gubernatorial candidates John James and Perry Johnson engage in a fundraising text war and advertising battle as Johnson's $15 million campaign challenges James' moderate approach in Michigan's crowded primary field
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - elections
Mallory McMorrow's Waffling Positions on Corporate Money, Data Centers and Israel Spark Scrutiny in Michigan Senate Race
Democratic Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow faces scrutiny over changing positions on corporate PAC donations, data centers, and Israel's war in Gaza as opponents question her consistency in the August primary race.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan Legislature Advances Major Healthcare Bills to Address Medical Debt and Hospital Financial Assistance
Michigan Senate unanimously approves bipartisan medical debt reform package and Hospital Financial Assistance Act; House advances premises liability, opioid treatment, and litigation funding bills
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Warren Rep. John James’ PAC Hired Consultants Tied to Alleged Trump-NRA Campaign Finance Scheme
Rep. John James, who represents Warren and is running for Michigan governor, hired a media firm tied to an alleged illegal coordination scheme between the Trump campaign and the NRA. James’ PAC paid $1.3 million to Red Eagle Media Group, which shares corporate ties with entities used by both the NRA and Trump in 2016.
1d ago·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislation
Battle Creek Rep. Steve Frisbie Leads Michigan House Vote to Eliminate $5 Billion in Property Taxes
Battle Creek Republican Rep. Steve Frisbie sponsored an eight-bill property tax package that passed the Michigan House, eliminating $5 billion to $7.5 billion in annual revenue. Democrats warn the cuts would devastate school funding.
1d ago·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - elections
Michigan Gubernatorial Debate Fallout as John James Withdraws from Oakland County Event
Michigan Republican gubernatorial frontrunner John James faces backlash after his campaign asks Oakland County GOP to remove his image from a debate flyer, prompting accusations of waffling on whether he plans to attend the April 30 event.
April 14, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - courts
Michigan Supreme Court Weighs Whether 50-Year Prison Term Constitutes De Facto Life Sentence for Juvenile Offender
The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments in a case challenging whether a 50 to 75 year sentence for a 16-year-old offender violates the state constitution. The decision could reshape sentencing guidelines for dozens of juvenile offenders across Michigan.
April 13, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Mallory McMorrow Claims Grassroots Victory in Michigan Senate Race Despite Polling Questions
Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced she raised more than $3 million in Q1 2026, claiming grassroots momentum in the Michigan Senate race despite polls showing close competition with Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Michigan Senate Race Heated by Middle East Conflict and Controversial Influencer Alliance
Michigan Senate race features heated debate over Hasan Piker's alliance with progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed, creating rift between progressive and establishment Democrats amid Middle East conflict and Israel policy concerns.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Mallory McMorrow's Shifting Positions on Data Centers, Budget Claims and Surveillance Pricing Raise Questions in Michigan Senate Race
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow's campaign promotes populist positions against corporate power, but her legislative record on data centers, budget claims, and surveillance pricing raises questions about whether her proposals align with her past actions.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Jocelyn Benson, KKK Funding, SPLC Indictment: Board Member Turned Governor Candidate Faces Mounting Scandals
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson served on the SPLC board from 2014 to 2019, a period that falls entirely within the federal indictment alleging the organization funneled over $3 million to the KKK and other extremist groups. The gubernatorial frontrunner also faces multiple racial discrimination lawsuits and questions about unfulfilled driver license reform promises.
April 24, 2026·Michigan Capitol·13 sources - politics
University of Michigan Opens Investigation Into Regent's Alleged Sexual Slack Messages
University of Michigan Board of Regents opening investigation into Regent Jordan Acker's alleged sexual Slack messages as he faces primary challenge from Amir Makled
April 21, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
State Sen. Roger Hauck Announces Re-Election Bid, Focuses on Housing, Education and Property Tax Relief
State Sen. Roger Hauck announces re-election bid for 34th District seat, prioritizing housing affordability, education reform and property tax relief.
April 21, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Jocelyn Benson Proposes Banning Utility Political Spending in Michigan
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson proposes banning regulated utilities from spending money to influence or elect politicians in Michigan as part of a broader energy reform plan.
April 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Michigan Democrats Hold Endorsement Convention as Candidates Battle for Statewide Offices
Michigan Democrats held their 2026 State Endorsement Convention in Detroit on April 19, with candidates for attorney general, secretary of state and other statewide offices making their cases ahead of the August primary.
April 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Lawmakers Push Utility Rate Freeze as Bills Aim to Block Annual Electricity Increases
Michigan Democratic senators and U.S. Representative Haley Stevens introduce utility reform legislation to block annual electricity rate increases and protect families from rising energy costs.
April 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
New Emerson College Poll Shows El-Sayed and McMorrow Tied in Michigan Senate Race
New Emerson College poll shows Abdul El-Sayed and Mallory McMorrow tied at 24 percent each in Michigan Democratic Senate primary, with generational divides and close Republican governor race.
April 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan Legislature Stalls as Campaign Season Looms, Whitmer Signs Only 7 Bills in First Quarter
Michigan's Legislature has passed only seven bills in the first three months of 2026, marking the slowest legislative pace in an even-numbered year this century as lawmakers face campaign season and unresolved property tax reform.
April 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - legislature
Michigan Legislature Passes Only Seven Bills in First Three Months of 2026 as Campaign Season Looms
Michigan's divided Legislature has passed only seven bills in the first three months of 2026, the slowest pace in an even-numbered year this century, as campaign season approaches and property tax reform becomes a potential breakthrough issue.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan Legislature Moves Slowest in Decade as Campaign Season Looms
Michigan legislature has signed just seven bills into law in first three months of 2026, marking slowest pace in even-numbered year this century as property tax reform and other priorities stall amid approaching campaign season.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Consumers Energy Files Another Rate Hike Request Days After MPSC Approval Sparks Attorney General Fury
Consumers Energy files new electric rate hike request just days after MPSC approves $276.6 million increase, prompting Attorney General Nessel to call the system truly broken as she calls for legislative reform.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - elections
Republican Super PAC Pledges $45 Million to Boost Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate Race
Republican super PAC Senate Leadership Fund commits $45 million to boost Mike Rogers in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, the largest early investment the organization has ever made in Michigan. The Democratic primary features competitive candidates including Haley Stevens and Mallory McMorrow.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan Republicans' 2026 Governor Race Heats Up With Perry Johnson's Tax Cut Proposal and John James's Attendance Record
Michigan Republican gubernatorial primary intensifies with Perry Johnson's income tax elimination pledge and U.S. Rep. John James's congressional attendance record under scrutiny.
March 30, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources