Tag: 2026 Michigan election
In bid for governor, John James proposes âbill of rightsâ for Michigan parents
In a new ‘bill of rights’ for Michigan parents, GOP gubernatorial candidate John James proposes opting into a private school choice program and limiting transgender athletes….
Michigan governor hopefuls clash on free student meals, ICE at schools
Democrat Jocelyn Benson said sheâd use âevery toolâ to keep ICE out of Michigan schools. That debate is a âsideshowâ that wonât fix education woes, argued Republican Mike Cox….
Bridge Listens Lunch Break: What issues matter most to Michiganders
Join members of Bridge Michiganâs politics team as they talk about the issues readers want the candidates focused on during this 2026 election cycle….
Whitmer on Trump election take over talk: ‘Won’t happen on my watch’
Pointing to Detroit, President Donald Trump suggested the federal government ‘get involved’ in elections run by states. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says that won’t happen in Michigan in her watch….
Group touts signatures to put citizenship, voter ID question on Michigan ballot
A group pushing to tighten Michigan voter ID rules and require proof of citizenship to register says it has collected enough signatures to make the Michigan ballot. State officials will still need to validate petitions….