michigan governor's race

Lawmakers are heading back to the state Capitol from their spring recess after the first three months of divided power in Lansing. Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta take a look at what was done in the first 90 days. Plus, Republican Congressman John James announces he’s running for Michigan governor in 2026.

Republican Rep. John James has announced a bid for Michigan governor in 2026. The second-term congressman hopes to replace term-limited Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Michigan’s Democratic Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist announces he’s running for governor in 2026; plus, Republicans in the Michigan House shock Democrats with the introduction - and quick passage - of a $20 billion dollar budget in Lansing.

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is running to become the state's next Democratic governor.

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.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, says he'll run for Michigan governor in 2026 as an independent because "there are a lot of people in this country who are tired of both" the Democratic and Republican parties.

Saturday, Democratic incumbent Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be sharing the stage with former President Barack Obama in Detroit, while Republican Challenger Tudor Dixon plans to hold events with former Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard.

Republican challenger Tudor Dixon wants more debates starting in September. Democratic incumbent Governor Gretchen Whitmer is eying October.

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…

There’s been a sharp increase in the number of absentee ballot requests before next month’s election. Almost a million absentee ballots have been…