2022 Michigan governor race

Over a decade of Republican dominance in Michigan, perhaps no individual shaped Michigan school policy as much as DeVos. Democrats now hope to undo her work.

The Board of State Canvassers certifies wins by Gretchen Whitmer, Dana Nessel and others and warns a handful of losing candidates to stop spreading ‘baseless allegations.’

Speaking one day after the former president announced his campaign to regain the White House, a top Michigan GOP official says Trump’s influence on the party scared away political donors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

With re-election wins for statewide office and key victories among the Legislature, Michigan is toward the top of the pack for women representation in state government.

Bridge’s Capitol reporting team discussed the results of Tuesday’s general election in Michigan and their implications for 2023 and beyond.

Whitmer won a second term by expanding her support in Oakland and Kent counties. She benefited from increased turnout, likely bolstered by those seeking to protect abortion rights.

Democrats sweep statewide races, flip a congressional seat and appear to have won control of the Michigan Legislature. They may have Proposal 3 and the fight for abortion rights to thank for driving voter turnout.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer accepts a congratulatory call from President Joe Biden. Votes are still being counted, but the first-term Democrat has an insurmountable lead.

Here is how to find candidate information, an outline of Michigan voting regulations for the polls and answers to frequently asked questions.

Why turnout, absentee votes and redistricting could influence who becomes governor, represents Michigan in Congress and controls the Legislature.

Experts say the Republican is peaking at the right time, but started slow. Can her message of parental choice, fighting crime and cutting regulations close the gap?

As Gretchen Whitmer woos voters ahead of the Nov. 8 election, the Michigan governor works to boost turnout by highlighting her work to protect voting and abortion rights and blasting the GOP as ‘too extreme.’