Michigan backed Donald J. Trump in both 2016 and 2024, but has continued to elect Democrats to statewide offices. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, and Representative John James, a Republican,

Garlin Gilchrist dropped out of the gubernatorial race. Here’s the exact wording of the first question, which was asked over the

Senator Gary Peters, a Democrat, will not run for re-election in 2026, creating an open Senate seat in a state that Donald J. Trump won narrowly in 2024. Major candidates for the

In a video posted to social media Friday, Edevbie said he fully expects Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II to be the party's nominee for secretary of state.

The 2026 election is poised to reshape the cast of politicians who lead Michigan. The level of January jockeying might portend the high stakes ahead.

2026 is a midterm election year, and it also sees all of the state’s top offices up for grabs.

Here’s the exact wording of the next question asked over the phone to the participant: If the election for US Senate were held today and Mike Rogers was the Republican nominee and Mallory McMorrow was the Democratic nominee, who would you vote for to be US Senate for Michigan?

Saginaw Township officials have prepared a letter addressed to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requesting the state reimburse all municipalities for costs for the senate election, which will include a special primary election on Feb. 3 and a special general election on May 5.