Governor's Race

Today on the show, we hear from Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Swanson, examine the findings of a sexual misconduct investigation at Interlochen that uncovered allegations spanning seven decades, and share the story of a Michigander who met Marvin Gaye in the 1970s.

With one week before Michigan’s primary election, a look at where the open races for governor and U.S. Senate stand.

Listen to conversations with the Michigan candidates running for governor and U.S. Senate.

Michigan’s 2026 primary election is on Aug. 4. Chris Swanson is a Democratic candidate for governor. He currently serves as the Genesee County Sheriff.

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.