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Republican Mike Rogers has accused Democrat Abdul El-Sayed of being linked to Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Muslim Brotherhood, but has not provided evidence — and the evidence available doesn't match the accusations.
Curious about the 2026 Midterm Election? Here's where you can find out more about the candidates, races and other information.
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In a new ad, Republican gubernatorial hopeful Perry Johnson claims rival John James supported a vehicle ‘kill switch mandate.’ His voting record is complicated. Here are the facts.
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As Republicans question her ability to fairly oversee Michigan elections while running for governor, Democrat Jocelyn Benson announces new ‘firewall’ plan to avoid conflicts of interest.
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Republican gubernatorial hopeful Perry Johnson wants to eliminate Michigan's personal income tax. He's not alone. Here are the facts.
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Bridge Michigan's Simon D. Schuster asked nine leading gubernatorial candidates six questions about some of the most pressing or contentious issues facing Michigan schools today.
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In Romulus and Southfield, local and state officials are righting a proposed ICE detention center and office space. They face an uphill fight.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made 14 promises during her 2025 State of the State address. Here’s how she did.