Tag: michigan
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Four Republicans running to succeed U.S. Rep. John James (R) in Michigan's 10th Congressional District
Four candidates — Michael Bouchard, Steffan Demetropoulos, Justin Kirk, and Robert Lulgjuraj — are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House of Representatives in Michigan's 10th Congressional District on August 4, 2026. Bouchard and Lulgjuraj lead in polling, fundraising, and media attention. Incumbent John James (R) announced in 2025 that he would not seek…
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Michigan to see smallest share of contested state legislative incumbents since 2010
In 2026, 19% of the state legislative incumbents running for election in Michigan will face primary contests, a record low since 2010. In total, 20 incumbents face contested primaries across the Michigan House and Senate. The average number of incumbents contested each midterm election cycle since 2010 was 28. Thirteen of the contested incumbents are…
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Signatures submitted for Michigan initiative that would prohibit certain entities from political spending
Michiganders for Money Out of Politics, a campaign supporting a ballot initiative that would prohibit certain organizations and individuals from making campaign contributions, submitted an estimated 562,000 signatures to the Michigan secretary of state's office on May 27, 2026. The campaign needs 356,958 valid signatures to qualify for the November 2026 ballot. Christy McGillivray, the…
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Three Democrats compete for Michigan's open governor's seat as Whitmer's term-limited exit looms
Three candidates—Jocelyn Benson, Chris Swanson, and Kim Thomas—are running in the Democratic primary for Governor of Michigan on August 4, 2026. Benson and Swanson lead in polling, fundraising, and media attention ahead of the primary. Incumbent Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) is term-limited, leaving the office open in 2026. The Associated Press' Joey Cappelletti wrote that…
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Rep. Thanedar faces Sanders-backed challenger in Michigan's 13th District Democratic primary
Incumbent Shri Thanedar (D), Donavan McKinney (D), and four other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 13th Congressional District on August 4, 2026. As of May 2026, Thanedar and McKinney led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention. Local radio station WDET's Russ McNamara said Thanedar is "facing a difficult primary opponent,…
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Democrats see Michigan's 7th District as most likely 2026 House flip — now they have to pick a candidate
Bridget Brink (D), William Lawrence (D), Matt Maasdam (D), and two other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District on August 4, 2026. As of May 2026, Brink, Lawrence, and Maasdam led in endorsements, polling, and local media attention. The winner will face incumbent Tom Barrett (R), first elected in…
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Abdul El-Sayed (D), Mallory McMorrow (D), Haley Stevens (D), and two other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan on August 4, 2026
Abdul El-Sayed (D), Mallory McMorrow (D), Haley Stevens (D), and two other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan on August 4, 2026. As of May 2026, El-Sayed, McMorrow, and Stevens led in polling, endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention. Incumbent Gary Peters (D) is not running for re-election. Crain's…
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Chedrick Greene (D) defeated Jason Tunney (R) and Ali Sledz (L) in the special general election for Michigan Senate District 35
Chedrick Greene (D) defeated Jason Tunney (R) and Ali Sledz (L) to win the special general election for Michigan state Senate District 35 on May 5, 2026. Greene was elected to serve the remainder of Kristen McDonald Rivet's (D) term ending in January 2027. Rivet resigned the seat on January 3, 2025, after being elected…
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State executives are retiring in three of the five states that had filing deadlines in April
In April, the filing deadline passed in five states, four of which are holding state executive elections in November: Virginia (April 2nd), Oklahoma (April 3rd), New York, North Dakota (April 6), and Michigan (April 21). Virginia is not holding state elections in 2026, while the rest of the states are. According to Ballotpedia’s data, state…
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Michigan officials face highest number of recall efforts in Q1 2026
Ballotpedia has tracked recall efforts against 57 officials in Michigan this year as of April 13, 2026, which was the most of any state and accounted for 30% of the 193 officials included in recall efforts. California had the second-most with 31 (16%), and Oregon ranked third with 30 (16%). Together, the three states accounted…