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State Rep. Donavan McKinney represents Michigan's 14th District.
  • The Metro

Metro: Progressives win up and down ballot

Sam Corey, The Metro August 5, 2026

Michigan primaries usually come and go with most people not voting. They’re low-profile elections in August, and turnout tends to...

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US Senator Gary Peters endorses Haley Stevens

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine July 14, 2026

Outgoing US Senator Gary Peters is endorsing Congresswoman Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for US Senate.  Peters described Stevens as an “outstanding” candidate...

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Abdul El-Sayed stands arms crossed in front of a gray sky. Haley Stevens sits posed in front of a professional photo backdrop with the American flag.
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  • The Metro

The Metro: What Michigan’s Senate race reveals about the state — and future — of the Democratic Party

Sam Corey, The Metro, Owen Armentrout July 7, 2026

 Come November, thousands of political seats are up for grabs. One of the most compelling races in Michigan is...

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A split screen of Jocelyn Benson and Adbul El Sayed when they were at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
  • Elections
  • News

Anatomy of an endorsement: Why the UAW chose El-Sayed, Benson

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine June 12, 2026

The United Auto Workers (UAW) endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan’s open U.S. senate seat and Jocelyn Benson for Governor.   For UAW Region...

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3 people in split screens.
  • MichMash
  • Politics, Government & Finance

MichMash: Recap of the 2026 filing deadline and Democratic state endorsement convention

Hernz Laguerre April 24, 2026

In this episodeRecap of the 2026 Democratic Endorsement ConventionWhat stood out about the filing deadline?Subscribe to MichMash on Apple Podcasts,...

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  • The Metro

The Metro: The liberal politicians enacting an affordability agenda

Sam Corey, The Metro February 3, 2026

To counter President Donald Trump's agenda, liberals aren't discussing democracy. They're talking about the issue of affordability. Last year, Congressional...

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  • The Metro

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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Stage at the final Republican Party debate, hosted by Fox News, before the 2016 Iowa caucuses at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Michigan task force aims to spark more political debates in the state

Quinn Klinefelter May 8, 2024

One of the ongoing debates in politics is whether it’s worth having a debate between candidates anymore. Is it really...

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Lavora Barnes
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Michigan Democrats ‘fired up’ ahead of November presidential election, party chair says

Russ McNamara March 28, 2024

President Joe Biden was always going to be on the ballot as the presumptive Democratic nominee for this year's presidential...

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President Joe Biden addresses UAW members during a campaign stop at a phone bank in the UAW Region 1 Union Hall, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, in Warren, Mich.
  • Elections
  • News
  • Politics, Government & Finance

Michigan Democrats talk strategy, goals heading into 2024 presidential election

Quinn Klinefelter February 21, 2024

Democrats in Michigan finally succeeded this year in the party’s long-sought goal to move its presidential primary ahead in the...

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  • News
  • Politics, Government & Finance

Wisconsin Supreme Court election may signal a Michigan-esque political shift

Russ McNamara April 10, 2023

Much like you would on your street, it’s best to keep an eye on your neighbors. Wisconsin is dealing with...

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Debbie Stabenow
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Sen. Stabenow says Congress Democrats face an historic opportunity

Quinn Klinefelter November 18, 2022

Democrats continue celebrating an unexpectedly strong showing during the midterm elections, but Democrats in Congress only have a limited amount...

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