Political campaign texting is annoying for those on the receiving end, but they’re a cheap way to reach potential voters. Michigan can’t eliminate them, but lawmakers and others can take steps to limit unwanted texts.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer calls national speculation ‘surreal’ but says she does not plan to run for president. ‘I love state government because the work that we do, you can see the results,’ she told Bridge Michigan.
Less than a week after losing his bid for attorney general, Matthew DePerno says he will seek to become the next chairman of the Michigan Republican Party as Chairman Ron Weiser steps down.
Tuesday’s election put Democrats in charge of the state House, Senate and governor’s office. That could mean bonuses for teachers, more funding for vulnerable districts and an end to the third-grade reading law.
More Michigan Democrats than Republicans voted absentee instead of in person this year. That means many voters had decided before seeing late advertising and even the second debate.
When Republicans lost control of the Michigan Legislature on Tuesday, they also lost the ability to enact voter ID and voucher-like scholarship petitions without a signature from the Democratic governor.
Campaigns are about vision. This current crop of Republicans lost sight of what brought them to power in the first place: fiscal responsibility; smaller government; and a strong focus on getting things done.
From the governor’s race to local school boards, the ‘parental rights’ movement has dominated debates on education policy this election year. But movement-backed candidates had limited success Tuesday in local school board elections.
The huge drop from Republican votes for Trump to Tudor Dixon is more evidence of a big problem for a party that has tied its fortunes to the former president.
The controversial law was passed 10 years ago. Union membership has fallen and Democrats are champing at the bit to get repeal the measure once they take control of Lansing.
Montcalm County voters rejected five renewable energy referendums and recalled several local officials who supported the plans. There is growing opposition to wind and solar farms as Michigan attempts to chart a green energy path.
Democrats have control of the governor’s office and House and Senate. Their wish lists include more money for education, repealing anti-union laws and more protections for abortion, LGBTQ rights.
Republicans framed the education debate in Michigan this year on culture war issues including transgender inclusion, diversity and critical race theory. But in statewide races, it was Democrats who emerged victorious.
Michigan Republicans struggle with an ‘identity crisis’ after suffering major losses in the Tuesday election. It was a tough night for GOP candidates and former President Donald Trump.
Given a fairer shot with new legislative districts drawn by a citizens panel, Michigan Democrats took control of both chambers of Legislature for first time in decades.
Follow along Nov. 9 after the Nov. 8 vote for live updates on Michigan's election news, including analysis from Twitter and cable networks, and updates from Bridge Michigan reporters across the state.
