michigan governor's race

National Unity Day is set for the second Saturday in December. On National Unity Day, people are urged to take a unity pledge, organize a neighborhood food drive, or even just wear something purple, a mix of red and blue.

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

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says he's assessing potential running mates as he continues his independent campaign for governor.

Tom Leonard, former Speaker of the Michigan House, is the latest Republican to jump into Michigan’s open gubernatorial race. He joins It’s Just Politics this week. Plus, Stephen Henderson and Nolan Finley discuss their new book focusing on civility.

Tom Leonard joins a crowded Republican field, including Congressman John James, State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt and former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox.

As more than 1,500 business leaders, lawmakers, lobbyists and philanthropists meet on Mackinac Island for the annual Mackinac Policy Conference, new election 2026 polling is released.

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.