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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said her Democratic National Convention speech will lay out the case for Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy from the perspective of a swing state governor.

As both major party presidential candidates embrace big-tent politics, the campaign for Kamala Harris could be relying on independent and conservative voters.

Jimmy Carter was a former one-term governor from Georgia, almost unknown nationally, when he broke through in Iowa and New Hampshire early in 1976 and rode that momentum all the way to Washington.

In this week’s It’s Just Politics newsletter, Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta explore the ramifications of Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s announcement that he’s forgoing the Democratic Party and, instead, running for governor as an independent and what that means for the 2026 gubernatorial race in Michigan.

A conversation with a Michigan-based rabbi in Israel, a radio station featuring Michigan musicians, opening day for firearm hunting, and the status of the Reproductive Healthcare Act.

Many parents are grappling with how to talk to even to their young children about the election. Experts offer tips on how to start the difficult conversation.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer was one of the speakers Wednesday at the NAACP convention in Las Vegas, where she warned against complacency in the effort to return Democratic President Joe Biden to the White House.

The legislation aims to remove remaining barriers to abortion access in Michigan after voters approved aconstitutional amendment guaranteeing a right to the procedure.

Control of Congress could run through Arizona, with competitive House and Senate races that will be set after today’s primaries. Trump has endorsed some of the GOP candidates, including two rivals.

The poll from the Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics shows Harris well ahead among likely voters 18 to 29. It’s a promising sign for Harris, who is banking on high levels of youth support.