Michigan politics

Congressman John James drew attacks from businessman Perry Johnson and former state Attorney General Mike Cox — but the candidates did agree on issues like education.

The first debate between the three candidates seeking the Republican nod for governor was contentious, as the men talked over each other and leveled accusations.

Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist visted Alpena on Wednesday as part of his campaign to be elected Secretary of State this November.

The state revoked Victoria Bishop’s access to Michigan’s voter roll Friday, the latest salvo in the dispute between the state and the controversial Republican election official.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, seeking the Democratic nod for governor, says she’d create a new department of arts, culture, tourism, and sports if she is elected.

After telling the state Bureau of Elections she has not canceled any voters, Interlochen Public Radio has confirmed Victoria Bishop has canceled 6 voters in her jurisdiction.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer said on Thursday she will take some time off to unwind in January after wrapping up eight years in office and decades in Michigan politics before deciding what to do next. She is often mentioned as a possible presidential candidate in two years.

Russ McNamara delivers a round up of the day at the 2026 Mackinaw Policy Conference, where he interviewed Sen. Gary Peters, state Rep. Ranjeev Puri and attended a DTE press conference.

A ballot initiative to ban Michigan’s public utilities and large government contractors from political giving has submitted signatures to go before voters this November.

U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, introduced legislation that would set a deadline for President Trump's military action to cease by July 30.