Michigan Midterms 2026

Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. — Join IPR, the Leelanau Enterprise and the Glen Arbor Sun for the 2026 Cherry Pie Debates

Republican gubernatorial candidate John James speaks outside the site of a planned data center in Saline Township on October 2, 2026.

Democrat Eli Savit, the current Washtenaw County prosecutor, has decriminalized consensual sex work. His office still prosecutes

Both candidates agree on slowing down data center development until more concreate policy solutions are established.

The governor's comments come despite the lack of a coordinated effort by Michigan Republicans to undo abortion access via a constitutional convention.

Senator Elissa Slotkin said President Donald Trump’s attempts at changing election processes so close to November are concerning.

Candidates for Michigan Secretary of State detailed plans for election security, voter trust, and branch office access during a League of Women Voters forum.

Earlier this month, party leadership voted to censure Anthony Hudson. Now the party says it’s disavowing his campaign and disassociating “from any affiliation, support, or political connection."

Recent polling from WDIV and the Detroit News found that nearly half of likely voters support a con-con.

Both Republican John James and Democrat Jocelyn Benson have taken on endorsements from emergency workers and veterans in their campaigns for Michigan governor.