House of Representatives

As the dust of election season settles across the country, the representative from Michigan’s politically purple 8th Congressional District has raised her hand to lead House Democrats’ frontline efforts at expanding their majority in 2028.

The Associated Press called the race Wednesday afternoon. Barrett led through much of the night Tuesday, with Lawrence taking the lead for the first time around 2 a.m. after Ingham County began reporting results.

Leaders from the Police Officers Association of Michigan and the Fraternal Order of Police flanked Republican Congressman Tom Barrett, who took aim at old tweets by his Democratic opponent.

The chair of the Senate appropriations committee says revenue is tighter this year, but she hopes to adopt a balanced budget without raising taxes.

The state Senate is suing the state House over nine bills that are in limbo after they passed both chambers of the Legislature but were never sent to the governor to sign.

The bill would require the Environmental Protection Agency to classify certain PFAS as hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act.

Justin Michal of Grayling has announced his bid in the GOP primary for Michigan's 1st Congressional District. The seat has been held by U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, since 2017.

Three bills that passed in the state legislature that would reform the corrections officer pension plan are stuck in legal limbo after House Republicans refused to send them to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Democrat Michael Lynch said he hasn't officially decided if he's going to run again for Michigan's 2nd Congressional District seat. Lynch ran against incumbent U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Caledonia) in 2024 and lost after receiving only 31% of the vote.

Both of the winners were the favorites in their respective races. They will face off in November to represent the toss-up district.