Michigan Democratic Party

A recap of the Michigan Democrats' endorsement convention over the weekend. Plus, the Detroit Zoo has three new lion cubs. Then, Michigan claps back on President Trump's recent executive order. The order would prevent the U-S Postal Service from sending mail-in ballots to anyone not on eligible voter lists. Last, a new episode of On Hand answers the question: where does Euchre come from?

Sunday marked a big day for progressives in the Michigan Democratic Party. Nearly every candidate the party’s Progressive Caucus backed won their convention races.

A group of House Democrats met in Lansing to discuss their plan and support for the BRITE bill package. The package aims to increase transparency and accountability for election officials, particularly regarding campaign finances and gifts or expenditures as public officials.

Curtis Hertel, Jr. replaces Lavora Barnes, who led the party since 2019 and chose not to seek another term. Hertel is a former county official, state senator and advisor to Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Michigan Republicans and Democrats gather this weekend to choose their new state party chairs. Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta explore the role of the state party chairs and why they matter heading into 2026.

Chris Swanson has been the sheriff of Genesee County since being appointed in 2019. He’s twice been elected to the job, in 2020 and 2024. But he told Thursday evening's campaign launch audience he’s been planning to run for governor for the past five years.

Republicans control the state House. There’s a GOP trifecta in D.C. It seems ripe for Democratic opposition… or is it?

After nearly six years, Lavora Barnes is stepping down as chair of the Michigan Democratic Party. After a very disappointing 2024 for Democrats, a new party leader is going to have a lot to manage. But that doesn't appear to be diminishing Curtis Hertel's interest in the job.

The Michigan Democratic Party will have to choose a new leader next year after the current chair, Lavora Barnes, decided not to seek reelection.

Michigan Democrats held their nominating convention on Saturday in Lansing, where delegates finalized the party’s ticket for the November ballot.