The Michigan Republican Party held its first debate of the 2026 race for governor Wednesday night. The forum near Grand Rapids was a chance for candidates to pick their own lanes and separate ...

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Congressman John James are the top Democrat and Republican candidates in the 2026 race for Michigan governor, according to newly released polling of the crowded ...

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will soon be in her final year in office, and a crowded field of candidates have stepped in to ...

SPARTA, Mich. — Just more than a year before the 2026 election, Michigan Republicans gathered in Sparta for a debate between candidates vying to be the party’s choice for governor next year. While the ...

The first of three debates among the 2026 Republican contenders for Michigan governor will take place Wednesday but isn’t likely to feature one prominent candidate. The debate scheduled for 7 p.m. at ...

Republican governor candidate Tom Leonard, in many ways, is your typical conservative: small government, lower taxes and focuses on job growth. He also says that Republicans need to be the party of ...

Lansing — A series of Democratic victories in key races across the country Tuesday sparked optimism among Democrats in Michigan, at the start of a pivotal election year in the battleground state.

Michigan lawmakers asked the Trump administration for “comprehensive oversight” of the state’s elections. Such intervention could be new and uncharted territory.