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State Rep. Ranjeev Puri is optimistic about meeting budget deadline this year, says more Republicans need to put Michigan first

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine June 1, 2026

Democrats control the state senate and the governorship. The squeaky wheel is the Michigan House – controlled not just by...

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Detroit Evening Report: Mike Duggan drops out of Michigan governor’s race

Bre'Anna Tinsley May 21, 2026

Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has dropped out of the race to become Michigan’s next governor.Duggan wrote in a letter...

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The Metro: How Abraham Aiyash plans to lower costs if he’s elected to the state Senate

Sam Corey, The Metro May 19, 2026

Partisanship isn't just a Washington problem.  This year, Michigan's Legislature has been one of the slowest in recent memory as...

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MichMash: Democrat victory in special election may show where 2026 midterms are headed

Hernz Laguerre May 8, 2026

An important state senate race for Michigan's 35th Senate District was decided Tuesday, and it could have huge implications for...

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Abdul El-Sayed runs for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat

Russ McNamara January 22, 2026

In 2026, voters in Michigan will cast ballots for races involving the office of Governor, Attorney General, and Secretary of...

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Former lottery commissioner makes Michigan Secretary of State bid

Russ McNamara December 15, 2025

It’s a crowded field in the race for the Democratic nomination for Michigan Secretary of State. Ingham County Clerk Barb...

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The Metro: Why tackling affordability issues was the winning message for candidates across the country

Sam Corey, The Metro November 12, 2025

Last week, Democrats ran across the country on alleviating the issue of affordability.  Those people spreading the message were often...

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Hamtramck mayoral race remains undecided

Emma George-Griffin November 5, 2025

Unofficial results say that Adam Alharbi beat Muhith Mahmood in Hamtramck’s mayoral race by 11 votes in Tuesday’s election—but officials...

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Dearborn elects Mayor Abdullah Hammoud for second term

Nargis Rahman November 5, 2025

Dearborn voters have elected Mayor Abdullah Hammoud for a second term.  Hammoud won with more than 70% of the votes...

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Denzel McCampbell wins District 7 seat

Russ McNamara November 5, 2025

In Northwest Detroit, District 7 went to Denzel McCampbell. He defeated Democratic Michigan State Representative Karen Whitsett, who angered many...

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Mary Sheffield announces mayor bid
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AP Race Call: Mary Sheffield wins Detroit mayor’s race, will be first woman to lead city

Associated Press November 4, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mary Sheffield won the race for Detroit mayor on Tuesday, defeating Solomon Kinloch Jr. to become the...

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2025 Municipal Election Results: Oakland County

WDET Digital Team November 4, 2025

In Oakland County, we're tracking key mayoral races, as well as a proposal for a Novi school bond and a Troy...

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