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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Trump’s options narrow in Michigan. Lawsuit, recount seen as long shots.Riley Beggin
Judge dismisses President Trump’s suit to stop absentee counting in MichiganJonathan Oosting
Sen. Gary Peters edges ahead of GOP challenger John James in MichiganRiley Beggin
What happened when conservatives tried to halt Detroit’s election countBisma Parvez, Louis Aguilar
Democratic wins shift power balance on Michigan Supreme CourtKelly House
How suburbanites, college grads helped Biden edge Trump in MichiganMike Wilkinson, Jonathan Oosting, Madeline Halpert
Post-election, Detroit braces for legal challenges to its resultsLouis Aguilar, Olivia Lewis, Bryce Huffman, Bisma Parvez
As Joe Biden leads Michigan, President Trump seeks to derail countJonathan Oosting, Riley Beggin, Madeline Halpert
Republicans flip Democratic seats, keep majority in Michigan HouseJonathan Oosting
Michigan voters approve Proposal 1, changing rules for parks fundingKelly House
In Michigan, Trump expands support in rural counties; Biden carries suburbsJonathan Oosting, Mike Wilkinson
Why Michigan is waiting: State law bars early counting of absentee votesRiley Beggin
Michigan may decide presidency; early results give hope to Trump, Biden Jonathan Oosting, Riley Beggin, Mike Wilkinson, Madeline Halpert
Huge turnout, few problems for Michigan voters, despite violence fearsRiley Beggin, Madeline Halpert, Mike Wilkinson, Mansur Shaheen
Need election results? Refresh these links for Michigan state, county talliesBridge Staff
Gray wolves, now off endangered list, may be targeted by Michigan farmersKelly House
Michigan softens restaurant rules requiring customer info during COVIDPaula Gardner
Michigan officials warn of ‘despicable’ robocalls in Flint to confuse votersMadeline Halpert, Kelly House
Down but not out, Trump caps campaign with massive Grand Rapids rally Jonathan Oosting
Michigan, can we count on your vote?John Bebow
Michigan voting 2020: What to know to cast ballots in-person on Election DayRiley Beggin
Whitmer administration leaves restaurants in dark on new COVID rulePaula Gardner
Michigan election week may be confusing. These tools can help decipher resultsMike Wilkinson
Classroom or home? Michigan schools, families still struggle to chooseRon French
Democrats, GOP prep for legal battles over Michigan electionJonathan Oosting
In Michigan, some communities are banding together to count election resultsMadeline Halpert
Four worries about Michigan election security. And two reasons to rest easy.Riley Beggin, Madeline Halpert
Michigan vote tally may take days, Benson warns. Others expect faster results.Jonathan Oosting
Opinion | Federal higher ed relief urgently needed for Michigan studentsCatherine Brown, Caroline Altman Smith
Your Michigan Election Day 2020 voting toolkit: know the candidates, issuesKelly House
Michigan’s deer season could scatter COVID-19, health leaders sayRobin Erb, Bob Campbell
Upper Peninsula man nearly killed by COVID. He still doubts the data.Robin Erb
Obama, Biden take turns lampooning Trump in Michigan as campaign winds downRiley Beggin
Michigan unemployment: the latest updates on fraud, stop payments and morePaula Gardner
Michigan elections vulnerable to hacks but not as much as others, report saysMadeline Halpert, Riley Beggin
With COVID surging in Michigan, Trump touts ‘beautiful turn’ in virus fightJonathan Oosting
West Michigan contact tracers are overwhelmed by volume of COVID casesTed Roelofs
Michigan voting 2020: What to know about intimidation, write-ins and moreRiley Beggin
Opinion | Take it from a Michigan doctor: Don't cancel Halloween. Change it.Asha Shajahan
Opinion | It's time for Eastern Michigan to drop racist's name from buildingMark Higbee
Michigan’s Amish seem to love Trump. But voting is another matter. Ted Roelofs
Michigan restaurants must track customers under new COVID rulesJonathan Oosting, Mike Wilkinson, Paula Gardner
Appeals court sides with gun advocates in ban on firearms at Michigan pollsRiley Beggin, Jonathan Oosting
Leelanau condemned the N-word, but the fight over racism had just begunKelly House
After ACLU lawsuit, Detroit City Clerk rushes ballots to votersBisma Parvez
Michigan COVID surge thins poll worker ranks, prompting fears of vote delaysJonathan Oosting
Opinion | People are dying. Fix the damn road safety laws in Michigan.Douglas W. Stockwell
Watch the Bridge Book Club discussion of 'The Women of the Copper Country'Amber DeLind, Kathryn Dugal
Trump economic adviser to Detroit group: ‘Getting back to work’ is top goalPaula Gardner
Trump called. They answered. GOP army ready to challenge Michigan vote.Madeline Halpert