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A role of I Voted stickers unraveled on a table.
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Barb Byrum wants to be Michigan’s next Secretary of State

Pat Batcheller May 27, 2025

Michigan's Secretary of State office issues driver's licenses, REAL ID cards, and a variety of permits. It also administers Michigan's...

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Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit.
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  • The Metro

The Metro: Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit on entering Michigan AG race

Robyn Vincent, The Metro May 22, 2025

Eli Savit is trying to reshape how justice works in Michigan — starting with what happens inside a prosecutor’s office....

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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
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AG: Benson violated campaign finance act but can’t be fined

Rick Pluta May 20, 2025

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson violated the Michigan Campaign Finance Act by using the lobby of a state office building...

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Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox appearing on "MichMash," alongside host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer's Alethia Kasben.
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MichMash: Lawmakers seek to stop cell phone use in school; former AG Mike Cox talks gubernatorial run + more

Hernz Laguerre May 16, 2025

This week on MichMash, host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben discuss bills introduced both in the Michigan...

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Former state Sen. Adam Hollier on The Metro. He recently entered the 13th Congressional District race in Michigan.
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The Metro: Former state lawmaker Adam Hollier on his third bid for Congress

Nadia Zyiad, Sam Corey, The Metro May 13, 2025

Former state Sen. Adam Hollier announced last month that he is again running for Congress to unseat U.S. Rep. Shri...

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Detroit Pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr. smiling and sitting in the WDET studios in a blue suit.
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Detroit pastor joins mayoral race

Russ McNamara May 6, 2025

The Black Church – and their leaders – are woven deep into Detroit politics. Pastors were instrumental in unifying congregations...

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FILE - Michigan state Sen. Aric Nesbitt (R-Porter Township) speaks at a Trump campaign event in Freeland, Mich., May 1, 2024.
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MichMash: Sen. Nesbitt on why he’s running for governor; Trump marks his 100th day in Michigan

Hernz Laguerre, Jenny Sherman May 2, 2025

President Donald Trump marked his 100th day in office on Tuesday by visiting the Selfridge Air National Guard Base in...

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Inside the Flex-N-Gate manufacturing plant in Detroit.
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MichMash: How Trump auto tariffs impact Michigan; John James joins gubernatorial race + more

Hernz Laguerre April 11, 2025

Michigan U.S. Rep. John James is the latest major candidate to enter the state's gubernatorial race. As a part of...

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John James
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Rep. John James seeks GOP nomination for Michigan governor

Rick Pluta April 8, 2025

U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Township) will not seek reelection to Congress in 2026, running instead for Michigan governor. The...

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Jocelyn Benson being interviewed by WDET
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Detroit Evening Report: Benson running for governor; Detroit housing values rise and more

Jerome Vaughn January 22, 2025

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's announcement she is running for governor; rising home...

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Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D), in a brief turn as acting governor, signed a bill Dec. 1, 2023, to allow voters to request an absentee ballot through a state portal, a policy first adopted during the early days of COVID-19.
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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches campaign for governor

Associated Press, Jenny Sherman January 22, 2025

Michigan’s Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson officially launched her Democratic bid for governor on Wednesday, running to succeed Gov. Gretchen...

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