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Former state lawmaker aims to unseat Rep. Rashida Tlaib

Pat Batcheller July 28, 2026

Democratic voters in Michigan’s 12th Congressional District have a choice in the 2026 primary election: re-elect incumbent Rashida Tlaib or...

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Citizen Vox: Parent searches for fresh ideas and better schools this election

Quinn Klinefelter July 27, 2026

Citizens hold the ultimate political power under the U.S. Constitution. But do people in Metro Detroit feel they have the...

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Abdul El-Sayed speaks into a megaphone at a rally. Haley Stevens, in a separate photo, speaks to journalists outside in a park.
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Michigan’s Democratic senate primary is a tight, expensive race

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine July 24, 2026

Michigan’s Democratic U.S. Senate Primary is one of the most closely watched and deeply debated in the country.    With less...

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  • Elections
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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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Nancy Kaffer
  • Politics, Government & Finance

Debate Week recap with the Freep’s Nancy Kaffer

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine July 13, 2026

Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign for U.S. Senate three days after earning an endorsement from the Detroit...

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Andrea Bitely sits back in front of a WDET mic.
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  • The Metro

The Metro: The Republican gubernatorial campaigns — and the shifts they signal about the party

Sam Corey, The Metro, Israa Harb July 13, 2026

After President Donald Trump took the country to war and raised costs, many Republicans are finding it difficult to campaign...

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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, Owen Armentrout, The Metro 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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  • Elections
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McMorrow drops bid for US Senate

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine July 6, 2026

Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow has suspended her campaign for US Senate.  In a video announcing her decision, McMorrow highlighted some of her and...

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  • Elections
  • MichMash
  • Politics, Government & Finance

MichMash: Review of major political stories and a forecast of what’s ahead

Hernz Laguerre June 26, 2026

The Republican gubernatorial race just had a major shake up with President Donald Trump making an endorsement. This week on...

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Election 2026 Michigan
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Political commentator Hasan Piker explains endorsement of El-Sayed for US Senate

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine June 24, 2026

The race for the Democratic nomination in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race has been one of the most fascinating in the...

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A dark blue waterway cuts through green forested land on either side.
  • Environment
  • News

Michigan’s first public forest authority emerges in Keweenaw County

Zoe Scarsella June 23, 2026

Keweenaw County will become home to Michigan's first public forest authority.  The Nature Conservancy purchased 32,000 acres of forest land in...

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MichMash 6 12 2026
  • Elections
  • MichMash
  • Politics, Government & Finance

MichMash: Michigan primary voters could pick nominees for secretary of state and attorney general

Hernz Laguerre June 12, 2026

Michigan is one of three states that nominates candidates for secretary of state and attorney general at party conventions. There...

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