Governor of Michigan Democratic Party

Michigan, Gary Peters

Who's running to be Michigan's next governor in 2026? Here's the updated list

MICHIGAN — Michigan voters will choose a new governor in November 2026. Current Governor Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited after serving back-to-back four year stints in Lansing. We are keeping track of candidates who throw their hats in the ring below.

POLITICO on MSN · 2d

Gary Peters not running for reelection in battleground Michigan

Gary Peters (D-Mich.) will not seek reelection in 2026, he told The Detroit News, leaving an open seat in the swing state as Democrats already face a tough road to reclaim the majority. Both parties will be in a mad dash to find candidates for the seat,

The Washington Post · 2d

Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters will not run for reelection, opening a key Senate seat in 2026

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters says he thinks it’s time to turn over the reins so he won’t be seeking a third term in 2026

FOIA, Michigan senate

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Bills opening Michigan governor, lawmakers to FOIA pass Senate hurdle

The bills would allow the public to file FOIA requests against the governor, the lieutenant governor, lawmakers and legislative bodies. The state’s Legislative Service Bureau, Senate Fiscal Agency, House Fiscal Agency and the state’s Judiciary would remain exempt from complying with FOIA.

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‘Let’s get it done,’ Moss says as Michigan FOIA reform clears Senate again

The Michigan Senate crossed the first item off its 2025 to-do list on Wednesday, passing a plan to expand Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) with overwhelming bipartisan support. “This is Senate Bill No.

Detroit Free Press on MSN · 1d

Michigan Senate votes once again to expand FOIA to the governor's office, Legislature

At the start of another legislative session, lawmakers in the Michigan Senate hope the House will take up transparency bills that faltered last year.

Here's who could run for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat in 2026 ― and who's already out

The decision by Michigan Sen. Gary Peters not to run for a third term set off a political earthquake, igniting buzz about who ...

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Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson Launches Bid for Governor

Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor of the all-important swing state ...

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Jocelyn Benson Announces Bid to Replace Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan

Michigan's Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announces her candidacy for governor in a bid to replace Gretchen ...

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Democratic Sen. Gary Peters not running for reelection, opening up battleground Michigan seat in 2026

Democratic Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026, leaving Congress at the ...

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MIGOP alleges Jocelyn Benson violated campaign finance law with governor’s race announcement

The Michigan GOP alleges Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson violated state campaign finance law when she used a state-owned ...

Buttigieg considering U.S. Senate bid in Michigan, while Whitmer says she won't run

Multiple Michigan Democrats had identified Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Pete Buttigieg as top possible Democratic contenders for ...

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Michigan Democrats suddenly don't like Mike Duggan. Hizzoner is grateful they're hateful.

Still, getting elected governor as an independent could ... during a forum for Michigan Democratic Party chair candidates, Hertel offered this assessment of the man who heretofore was arguably ...

Big Oil wants a lot from Trump. It has an ally in Doug Burgum, the president’s Interior pick

Many of the oil and gas companies Burgum developed a rapport with are certain to want things from him following his Senate ...

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