Voters have until Nov. 3 to cast their ballots for this fall's midterm election.
This year, everything is up for grabs (governor, attorney general, secretary of state, various congressional seats). There's even a question on your ballot about convening a Constitutional Convention (otherwise known as a Con-Con).
Here's some of our coverage for this November.
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The economy, yet again, is shaping up as the defining issue of Michigan’s 2026 election, from affordability and housing to budgets and jobs.
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Dive into Michigan's 2026 political landscape with top stories to watch in the new year: gubernatorial and Senate elections, a constitutional convention ballot question, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s legacy. -
A list of the top ten political stories in Michigan in 2025: Whitmer and Trump 2.0, a controversial tax on marijuana, and growing fights over data centers across the state. -
Democratic U.S. Representative Haley Stevens accuses Kennedy of making outlandish claims about vaccines and driving up health care costs. -
Michigan’s latest economic forecast points to a “short-term pause.” But, University of Michigan economists expect a rebound in 2027, potentially giving the next governor a well-timed boost. -
Michigan Republican lawmakers have asked the DOJ to oversee the state’s 2026 elections, claiming a conflict of interest as Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson runs for governor. The move heightens tensions over election management ahead of a high-stakes election year. -
It’s not Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard. It’s his son, Michael Bouchard, a military veteran who has served in Iraq and along the southern border. -
The first of three Republican debates for Michigan governor is taking place this week in Kent County. GOP leadership says six of the seven candidates invited to debate have confirmed their attendance. -
National Unity Day is set for the second Saturday in December. On National Unity Day, people are urged to take a unity pledge, organize a neighborhood food drive, or even just wear something purple, a mix of red and blue. -
The advertising analysis firm AdImpact expects Michigan political campaigns to spend $936 million on advertising during the 2026 midterm election cycle. -
In a video announcing his candidacy, Flint native Amir Hassan slams the longtime Democratic control of the congressional seat that represents Flint, Saginaw, Bay City, and Midland.
