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Mike Duggan is outside on a spring day in front of a blooming tree with purple flowers
  • Featured
  • Politics, Government & Finance

Longtime Democrat turned independent governor candidate Mike Duggan says voters deserve a ‘third choice’

Quinn Klinefelter May 4, 2026

There’s an unusual twist in this year’s race to become Michigan’s next governor. Longtime Democrat and former Detroit mayor Mike...

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  • Politics, Government & Finance
  • The Metro

The Metro: Substance versus social media. Why Tom Leonard dropped out of Michigan’s governor’s race

Sam Corey, The Metro April 29, 2026

In November, voters will choose a new governor. On the Republican side, the race is shaping up around Congressman John...

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  • All Things Considered
  • News
  • Politics, Government & Finance

Democrats ‘ready to work’ to regain trust of working class

Russ McNamara April 29, 2026

Perceived failures by the Trump Administration regarding affordability and immigration enforcement—plus the ongoing war with Iran—has led to very low...

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  • Politics, Government & Finance

GOP governor candidate Tom Leonard says Michigan needs a Detroit Lions-esque turnaround

Quinn Klinefelter April 13, 2026

Michigan elects a new governor this year and WDET is talking to the candidates vying to replace term-limited Democrat Gretchen...

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Election 2026 Michigan
  • News
  • Politics, Government & Finance

Influencer Hasan Piker gives Michigan’s US Senate race some heat

Russ McNamara April 8, 2026

The Michigan Democratic Senate Primary is heating up a bit. Polls largely show the trio of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Congresswoman...

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FILE - Republican gubernatorial candidate, Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox, talks to reporters following a debate, on April 21, 2010, in East Lansing.
  • News

GOP governor candidate Mike Cox says Michigan must improve education, cut taxes and retain more residents

Quinn Klinefelter April 2, 2026

Michigan elects a new governor this year.The crowded field of candidates for the governor’s office includes former Michigan Attorney General...

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Donavan McKinney
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  • Politics, Government & Finance

State Rep. Donavan McKinney talks issues, 13th District Congressional primary

Russ McNamara April 1, 2026

Michigan's 13th Congressional District covers most of the City of Detroit. Since 2021, Shri Thanedar has represented the area. There...

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Aric Nesbitt
  • Politics, Government & Finance

GOP candidate Aric Nesbitt says he’s running for governor because ‘Michigan families are hurting’

Quinn Klinefelter March 30, 2026

WDET is talking to candidates vying to become Michigan’s next governor as the state heads towards party primaries and November’s...

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  • Politics, Government & Finance

Congressman Thanedar talks record, issues heading into midterm election

Russ McNamara March 23, 2026

Democratic Congressman Shri Thanedar is running for re-election. He represents the 13th Congressional District which encompasses much of Detroit as...

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Perry Johnson talks to the MichMash hosts in a split screen
  • MichMash
  • Politics, Government & Finance

2026 Gubernatorial Race Update; Businessman Perry Johnson gets real about his poll numbers

Hernz Laguerre March 20, 2026

Embed playerGet from Streamguys/Teams Grid“In this episode”Business Man Perry Johnson speaks about his internal polling.The importance of filing signatures early.Subscribe...

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  • The Metro

The Metro: Michigan’s Senate primary has become a proxy war for the Democratic Party’s soul

Robyn Vincent, The Metro March 18, 2026

The Metro is closely watching the race for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat. The Republican side is settled. Former Congressman...

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  • Politics, Government & Finance

Differences within Democratic Party separate US Senate candidates

Russ McNamara March 16, 2026

One of the most watched and most expensive U.S. Senate races in the country is happening here in Michigan. Republicans...

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