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FILE - Former Detroit police chief James Craig.
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Detroit Evening Report: Craig confirms mayoral bid; Dearborn Heights mayor tapped as ambassador to Tunisia + more

Jerome Vaughn March 12, 2025

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover former Detroit Police Chief James Craig's mayoral candidacy announcement; President Donald Trump's nomination...

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Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist sign a slate of bills into law in December that aim to reform the state's juvenile justice system.
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Detroit Evening Report: Gilchrist declares candidacy for governor; panel to highlight women in hip-hop, design + more

Sascha Raiyn March 11, 2025

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II's entry into the 2026 Michigan governor race;...

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Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist at Citizen Detroit.
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Garlin Gilchrist announces bid for governor, saying he’s a ‘problem solver’

Pat Batcheller March 11, 2025

Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II wants the top job in state government.He has declared his candidacy for governor in...

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FILE - Former Detroit police chief James Craig.
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Detroit Evening Report: Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig eyes mayoral run

Hernz Laguerre March 10, 2025

Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig is filing paperwork to run for mayor in this year's election.Subscribe to the Detroit...

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Jocelyn Benson being interviewed by WDET
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MichMash: Benson warns Michigan voter citizenship proposal ‘isn’t about election security’

Hernz Laguerre March 7, 2025

A voter citizenship proposal that aims to have voters show proof of citizenship in Michigan was presented at a committee...

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Former president Donald Trump speaks at the Detroit Economic Club ahead of the November 2024 election, Oct. 10, 2024.
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The Metro: An Arab American Trump voter’s perspective on his first months in office

Sam Corey, Lauren Myers, The Metro March 6, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. In the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, many supporters of...

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Michigan GOP
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New Michigan GOP Chair hopes to unify party

Russ McNamara February 28, 2025

The two major political parties held their conventions last weekend. On the Democratic side, former state Senator Curtis Hertel will...

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Former CEO of THAW and Detroit Mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins.
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Saunteel Jenkins: Nonprofit experience will inform efforts as mayor if elected

Russ McNamara February 19, 2025

One year from now, Mike Duggan won’t be Detroit’s mayor and there is no shortage of folks vying for the...

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Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield at WDET Studios, Feb. 12, 2025.
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Mary Sheffield on Detroit’s mayoral race, priorities for the city

Russ McNamara February 12, 2025

Detroit’s next mayor will not be Mike Duggan. He seeks greener pastures in Lansing. So folks are lining up to...

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Pro-Palestinian and anti-war demonstrators march outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.
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Abandon Harris campaign chair vows to fight Trump plan to take over Gaza

Quinn Klinefelter February 7, 2025

A group that fought against the Biden administration’s support for Israel is pushing back against President Trump’s recent assertion that...

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Jocelyn Benson being interviewed by WDET
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The Metro: The Michigan governor’s race is heating up

The Metro, John Filbrandt January 30, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Michigan’s gubernatorial race isn’t until November 2026, but several prominent politicians...

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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
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Republican campaign finance complaint filed against Secretary Benson  

Colin Jackson January 28, 2025

Michigan’s top elections official is facing a campaign finance complaint from the state Republican Party. Republicans argue Secretary of State...

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