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,

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

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

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

Lansing — Michigan is poised to see its closest race for governor in at least a decade, with both parties starting 2026 neck and neck and independent candidate Mike Duggan gaining ground, according to the first election-year poll commissioned by The Detroit News and WDIV-TV (Channel 4).

Democrats submitted an application in hopes the state will be chosen to be among the first to vote in 2028's presidential nominating contest.

This year will showcase critical elections for the nation as a whole with mid-terms deciding control of the Congress and also for Michigan as voters will decide the state’s leaders. Offices will be vacated statewide due to expiring term limits,

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is dropping his bid to become governor and launching a campaign for secretary of state in the battleground state.

Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is shaking up the 2026 governor's race with an independent campaign that's already drawing attacks from both Democrats and Republicans. Why it matters: Duggan's unique campaign — he left the Democratic Party after President Trump's 2024 win — adds a buzzy dynamic to the governor's race that's already putting his three-term mayorship in the national spotlight.

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.

Campaign rhetoric is flying. But what’s most important to you? Bridge wants to hear from Michigan residents to help shape our campaign coverage.