Governor's Race

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.

Tudor Dixon calls for mandatory minimum sentences for offenders and making prosecution of sex crimes a high priority.

A "unity luncheon" in Lansing drew state Republican leaders and former candidates for the GOP gubernatorial nomination. They gathered together to voice support for primary winner Tudor Dixon.

Campaign finance reports from the Michigan governor's race. The Michigan State Fair's main building in Detroit turns 100 years old. The famed racehorse Seabiscuit, who launched his legendary career in Detroit.

Campaign spending goes in waves, with presidential election years usually being the highest crest. But there are indications that next year’s elections could be record breaking.

Former Detroit police chief James Craig was supposed to announce his candidacy for governor on Belle Isle Tuesday, but that event was interrupted by protesters.

National news about violence is squeezing out news about local elections, with just a week before Michiganders go to the polls. But a top national…