Michigan Politics

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters backs Haley Stevens in contentious race to succeed him PBS Online14:05Gary Peters Michigan Senate Michigan

Sen. Peters backs Stevens in Michigan Senate race NewsMax07:38Gary Peters Michigan Senate Michigan

Trump's ambassador to Canada is right (and very wrong) about the Gordie Howe Bridge Jalopnik14:40Detroit Michigan US

Gordie Howe Bridge connecting Detroit, Canada expected to open in late July CBS News22:38Detroit Michigan US

Outside spending floods Michigan’s US Senate race — most for Haley Stevens Bridge Magazine16:05Michigan Senate Michigan US Senate

Millionaire Mike Rogers says voters blaming Trump for high prices are ‘nuts’ Metro Times Detroit00:59Michigan Senate Michigan US Senate

Moderate, progressive Democrats duke it out in key Michigan primary Courthouse News10:16US Senate Michigan Michigan Senate

McMorrow drops bid for US Senate WDET09:51Michigan Senate US Senate Michigan

Debate Week recap with the Freep’s Nancy Kaffer WDET16:05Michigan Senate US Senate Michigan

Federal judge asks Michigan high court to weigh in on limiting state civil rights law Michigan Public19:16Abortion Rights Civil Liberties & Rights Michigan

Michigan Supreme Court to hear challenge to Grand Rapids' compliance with FOIA Michigan Public19:30Abortion Rights Civil Liberties & Rights Michigan

Why it Matters - Key roles Ohio and Michigan will play in determining US Senate control 13abc19:22Ohio Politics Michigan Ohio

As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence Connecticut Post05:52Ohio Politics Michigan Ohio

June 2026 legislative roundup: Mail-in-vote laws, tuition reimbursement tax credit and data center guardrails The Michigan Daily12:51Michigan

Michigan Democrat goes viral for ‘Weird af’ campaign speech — and is promptly roasted: ‘Wow, Chris Farley is running… Mediaite09:56Michigan Michigan Senate Senate Elections

Michigan Senate debate: Stevens, El-Sayed clash over corporate cash and ‘bowing to billionaires’ The Washington Times23:20US Senate Michigan Senate Michigan

Latest News

In the last 2 hours

Republican frontrunner Mike Rogers rips El-Sayed and Stevens in bid for Michigan Senate race Just The News23:14 15-Jul-26

In the last 8 hours

Slotkin backs Maasdam for Mich. swing seat Punchbowl News18:48 15-Jul-26

RCP Podcast: Another ICE-Related Death, Socialism on the March in Michigan, Has Iran Won? End… RealClearPolitics (Video)17:58 15-Jul-26

Yesterday

As racial wealth gaps persist, bills would have Michigan study reparations Bridge Magazine17:04 15-Jul-26

Fact check: Where does Barack Obama stand on Michigan’s Senate race? Bridge Magazine16:44 15-Jul-26

AG Nessel Files Lawsuit Against Solar Company, Financial Institutions for Alleged Deceptive Scheme Michigan State Government (Press Release)15:40 15-Jul-26

Republican Robert Lulgjuraj Suspends Campaign For Michigan's 10th Congressional District Patch14:47 15-Jul-26

Haley Stevens polls ahead of Abdul El-Sayed in key Michigan Senate test The Washington Post14:47 15-Jul-26

How Obama fits into Democratic centrists’ comeback plot Semafor13:58 15-Jul-26

Sen. Gary Peters Endorses Rep. Haley Stevens for Senate The Michigan Daily13:34 15-Jul-26

Rep. McClain to Newsmax: House Pushing Farm Help, save America Act NewsMax13:26 15-Jul-26

APWU launches ‘Protect Our Public Postal Service’ drive People's World12:58 15-Jul-26

Gov. Whitmer Launches Michigan Affordable and Responsible Growth Action Plan, Calls on Data Center Companies to Sign… Michigan State Government (Press Release)12:35 15-Jul-26

Swing-state poll spells trouble for far left as Schumer-backed candidate dominates with… Fox News12:32 15-Jul-26

In Michigan, the Price of Energy Is on the Ballot and Both Parties Know It Capital & Main11:54 15-Jul-26

Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Fire Fighter Emily Barker Michigan State Government (Press Release)08:10 15-Jul-26

Michigan Democrats scramble to avoid a Platner repeat Jewish Insider06:56 15-Jul-26

Lansing passes 6-month data center moratorium Michigan Public05:17 15-Jul-26

Michigan Senate resolution seeks vote on increasing taxes on high earners Michigan Public04:05 15-Jul-26

Do Michigan Democrats Want Populism or Pragmatism? The Dispatch02:54 15-Jul-26

In the last 7 days

Federal judge asks Michigan high court to weigh in on limiting state civil rights law Michigan Public19:16 14-Jul-26

Jocelyn Benson: ‘None of my family is profiting from data centers’ Bridge Magazine17:31 14-Jul-26

The Metro: State regulator says DTE restoration timelines ‘weren’t what they needed to be’ WDET16:11 14-Jul-26

Insurgent Democrats Face Their Toughest Test Yet in Michigan Jewish Currents15:43 14-Jul-26

Michigan Pushes Back Against Trump Support in Oil Giant Case Bloomberg Law15:33 14-Jul-26

AG Nessel Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23AndMe over Genetic Data Breach Michigan State Government (Press Release)15:28 14-Jul-26

Haley Stevens Is the Real Extremist in Michigan’s Senate Race Current Affairs12:16 14-Jul-26

3 ways Trump’s war picked Michiganders’ pockets this summer The Gander12:12 14-Jul-26

Moderate, progressive Democrats duke it out in key Michigan primary Courthouse News10:16 14-Jul-26

Michigan Democrat Goes Viral for ‘Weird AF’ Campaign Speech — and Is Promptly Roasted: ‘Wow, Chris Farley Is Running… Mediaite09:56 14-Jul-26

Mainstream Democrats rally to block far-left candidate from nomination in swing Mich. district Jewish Insider04:10 14-Jul-26

Michigan Supreme Court to hear challenge to Grand Rapids' compliance with FOIA Michigan Public19:30 13-Jul-26

Money out of Politics faces petition signature challenge as campaign works toward November ballot Michigan Public19:20 13-Jul-26

Debate Week recap with the Freep’s Nancy Kaffer WDET16:05 13-Jul-26

Outside spending floods Michigan’s US Senate race — most for Haley Stevens Bridge Magazine16:05 13-Jul-26

In Michigan, 100K live downstream of old, decrepit dams. ‘We’re at their mercy’ Connecticut Post15:56 13-Jul-26

AG Nessel Files Lawsuit Against Water Services Provider for Allegedly Submitting False Safety Reports Michigan State Government (Press Release)15:24 13-Jul-26

AI campaign ads are here. Is Michigan’s new deepfake law ready? Bridge Magazine14:34 13-Jul-26

The Metro: Why partisan politics makes it harder to keep the lights on in Michigan WDET14:13 13-Jul-26

Gov. Whitmer Announces Over 120 New Jobs Coming to Michigan, $31.2 Million Investment Across Two Companies in Wayne,… Michigan State Government (Press Release)14:09 13-Jul-26

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters backs Haley Stevens in contentious race to succeed him PBS Online14:05 13-Jul-26

Wexford County Man Convicted of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Against Minor Michigan State Government (Press Release)13:12 13-Jul-26

Sen. Gary Peters breaks his silence, backs Haley Stevens to replace him in U.S. Senate The Washington Times12:43 13-Jul-26

Michigan Republicans vote to strip child labor protections People's World11:14 13-Jul-26

Michigan Dem senator throws support behind candidate to replace him in contentious primary Fox News09:38 13-Jul-26

Detroit’s city clerk says Trump administration is making false claims of problems at polling places WDET09:35 13-Jul-26

Sen. Peters Backs Stevens in Michigan Senate Race NewsMax07:38 13-Jul-26

Sen. Gary Peters backs Haley Stevens as Democrats brace for Michigan Senate fight The Washington Post05:48 13-Jul-26

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters backs Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens in contentious race to succeed him Connecticut Post05:35 13-Jul-26

Michigan Senator Gary Peters backs Democratic Representative Haley Stevens in contentious race… Boston Globe05:33 13-Jul-26

CNN Host Drops Video Receipt on Democratic Senate Candidate Calling for Defunding the Police — After Denying He Ever… Mediaite16:38 12-Jul-26

June 2026 legislative roundup: Mail-in-vote laws, tuition reimbursement tax credit and data center guardrails The Michigan Daily12:51 12-Jul-26

Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens Campaigns for U.S. Senate in Ecorse, Michigan C-Span (Video)09:56 12-Jul-26

Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens Campaigns for the Senate in Ecorse, Michigan C-Span (Video)09:45 12-Jul-26

Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens Campaigns for Senate Ecorse, Michigan C-Span (Video)07:33 12-Jul-26

Kalamazoo GOP challenges Jackson’s claim as birthplace of Republican Party WILX20:34 11-Jul-26

'Detroit in Black and White:' Reparations, the Filibuster in the Senate and Mitch McConnell Deadline Detroit16:56 11-Jul-26

'Much better deal': U.S. President Donald Trump confirms Gordie Howe bridge opening battlefordsNOW11:01 11-Jul-26

Minnesota is pulling troops early from D.C., as pressure grows on Michigan WUWM06:10 11-Jul-26

Gordie Howe Bridge connecting Detroit, Canada expected to open in late July CBS News22:38 10-Jul-26

Detroit officials demand ICE end vehicle pursuits of people suspected of not having legal status Michigan Public21:28 10-Jul-26

Michigan Supreme Court sends bills to Whitmer, who stuns with surprise vetoes Michigan Public21:08 10-Jul-26

Why it Matters - Key roles Ohio and Michigan will play in determining US Senate control 13abc19:22 10-Jul-26

Michigan Senate hopeful calls Aipac donations 'legalized bribery,' remains silent on other… Fox News19:16 10-Jul-26

The latest in Michigan’s messy 7th District primary Punchbowl News17:35 10-Jul-26

AG Nessel Joins Lawsuit to Prevent Department of Education’s Cuts to School Mental Health Grants Michigan State Government (Press Release)16:48 10-Jul-26

Whitmer vetoes stalled bills, cites ‘gamesmanship’ by House Republicans WILX16:24 10-Jul-26

US-Canada Bridge Set to Open by Late July After 2 Nations Clashed NewsMax16:19 10-Jul-26

Michigan cherry growers brace for small harvest. Some cancel U-Pick Bridge Magazine15:05 10-Jul-26

Private Mobile Home Water Services Provider, President Sentenced for Falsifying Water Safety, Discharge Tests Michigan State Government (Press Release)14:47 10-Jul-26

Michigan House must send blocked bills to Whitmer as Supremes decline appeal Bridge Magazine14:14 10-Jul-26

As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence Connecticut Post05:52 10-Jul-26

Dems’ next Michigan headache Punchbowl News05:42 10-Jul-26

Tuition rising at Michigan’s public universities as budgets tighten Michigan Public05:31 10-Jul-26

US Justice Department threatens Michigan election officials with prosecution if noncitizens vote Michigan Public05:31 10-Jul-26

Bipartisan affordable housing tax credit bills waiting on Whitmer signature Michigan Public00:05 10-Jul-26

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and senator Elissa Slotkin endorse incumbent Christopher Taylor for mayor The Michigan Daily23:57 9-Jul-26

Fact check: Republicans spar on AI, DEI in Michigan gubernatorial debate Bridge Magazine23:08 9-Jul-26

Fox News Host Accuses Democrat of ‘Indoctrinating’ Young Kids by Telling Them To Share Mediaite21:16 9-Jul-26

Republican Candidates for Michigan Governor Participate in Primary Debate C-Span (Video)21:03 9-Jul-26

Why Michigan is such a big Senate battleground The Washington Post20:31 9-Jul-26

Michigan releases prison autopsy, transfers inmate who alleged mold sickness Bridge Magazine18:33 9-Jul-26

El-Sayed: Harris’ campaign ‘nauseating’ Punchbowl News18:21 9-Jul-26

Thanedar, House Democrats call on Trump to open Gordie Howe bridge Macomb Daily, Michigan18:20 9-Jul-26

Watch live: Michigan GOP governor hopefuls debate in Grand Rapids Bridge Magazine18:03 9-Jul-26

Democrats look to retain voter trust in Michigan primary ABC News16:07 9-Jul-26

Haley Stevens knows how to win in Michigan. Dems must decide if that's enough to win the Senate PBS Online15:35 9-Jul-26

Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Ranked #6 in Best States for Doing Business Michigan State Government (Press Release)14:46 9-Jul-26

Trump's Ambassador To Canada Is Right (And Very Wrong) About The Gordie Howe Bridge Jalopnik14:40 9-Jul-26

Growing chorus of U.S. politicians calls for the Gordie Howe Bridge to be opened Vancouver Sun14:35 9-Jul-26

AG Nessel Announces $45 Million Multistate Settlement Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App Michigan State Government (Press Release)13:42 9-Jul-26

Democratic Party fissures are shaping Michigan’s crucial Senate primary The Washington Post12:22 9-Jul-26

Haley Stevens knows how to win in Michigan. Is that enough for Democrats? Bridge Magazine09:33 9-Jul-26

Michigan voters will weigh in on whether to change the state’s entire constitution this fall Votebeat05:07 9-Jul-26

$20M for Rx Kids remains in question in Michigan budget Michigan Public02:32 9-Jul-26

Michigan's Republican gubernatorial hopefuls battle hard in first debate Michigan Public01:30 9-Jul-26

Millionaire Mike Rogers says voters blaming Trump for high prices are ‘nuts’ Metro Times Detroit00:59 9-Jul-26

Senate hopeful Haley Stevens knows how to win in Michigan. Democrats must decide if that's… MailOnline00:14 9-Jul-26

In the last month

Pro-Israel Democrat slams Netanyahu, anti-Israel candidate rails at AIPAC in Michigan Senate… The Times of Israel23:05 8-Jul-26

Watch live: Michigan Republican governor hopefuls debate Bridge Magazine19:09 8-Jul-26

Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed face off in televised debate Michigan Public17:00 8-Jul-26

The Metro: From demand letter to lawsuit — why the Detroit Tenant Union is suing a local court to protect renters WDET16:39 8-Jul-26

Stateside: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Michigan Public15:56 8-Jul-26

Trump DOJ seeks to undo first appeals loss in voter roll crusade, asks for rehearing Democracy Docket15:11 8-Jul-26

AG Nessel Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Hitting American Consumers, Businesses with Illegal Tariffs Michigan State Government (Press Release)15:10 8-Jul-26

Michigan Democrats face off in fiery debate CBS News13:09 8-Jul-26

‘Did You Tell The Truth?’ Mehdi Hasan Grills El-Sayed On His Finances, Calling Himself a Physician Mediaite13:03 8-Jul-26

Democrats Stevens And El-Sayed Clash Over Israel And Campaign Money In Tense Michigan Senate Primary Debate Patch12:31 8-Jul-26

Detroit Responds to DOJ Election Monitoring Letter Election Law (Weblog)11:55 8-Jul-26

AG Nessel Sues HUD to Block New Changes to Funding Addressing Homelessness Michigan State Government (Press Release)11:37 8-Jul-26

Intense debate in Michigan among Democrats CBS News10:14 8-Jul-26

Stevens' pragmatism takes on El-Sayed's progressivism in Michigan Senate debate Michigan Public04:06 8-Jul-26

Haley Stevens takes aim at Netanyahu in Michigan Senate debate, as opponent Abdul El-Sayed calls Israel a ‘rogue state’ Jewish Telegraphic Agency03:25 8-Jul-26

Department of Justice Will Send Election Monitors to 3 Michigan Cities for Aug. 4 Primary Deadline Detroit01:03 8-Jul-26

Michigan Senate debate: Stevens, El-Sayed clash over corporate cash and ‘bowing to billionaires’ The Washington Times23:20 7-Jul-26

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Latest politics news in Michigan including updates on local, state and federal legislature, abortion law, strike action, and more.

Michigan is considered a battleground state. In the federal government, Michigan is represented by two U.S. Senators and thirteen U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow are Democrats. Of the thirteen Representatives, seven are Democrats and six are Republican. Michigan has a Democrat governor, Gretchen Whitmer, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Democrats, who have majorities in both chambers.

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