Governor's Race

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.

The political environment doesn't look good for Republicans right now, but the party could make gains in the many races for governor across the country this November.

“No more conflicts of interest on the MPSC [Michigan Public Service Commission] board. No more closed-door rate decisions. And no more guaranteed profits before a single dollar goes to fixing the grid," said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

Can former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan win Michigan’s governor race as an independent? We break down his rise, Michigan’s swing voters, and the possible shake-up of two-party politics.

The advertising analysis firm AdImpact expects Michigan political campaigns to spend $936 million on advertising during the 2026 midterm election cycle.

Eye-raising fundraising numbers are released in Michigan’s 2026 race for governor. Plus, President Trump puts his thumb on Michigan’s political scale in the GOP primary race for U.S. Senate.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson was in the news quite a bit this week - for all the wrong reasons. Plus, the political volleying over economic incentives for big business continues in Michigan.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor in 2026 and sharing new anecdotes in her upcoming political memoir, "The Purposeful Warrior," including her experience with miscarriage.

Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor of the all-important swing state.

Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt announced Tuesday that he is seeking the Republican nomination for governor on the 2026 ballot. Nesbitt posted a video online announcing his campaign.