The big money in Michigan went to Democrats after they gained control of the Legislature, while the GOP’s streak of money troubles is continuing, records show.
It made for a good narrative, but there was no youth surge in November, records show. In fact, turnout among voters under 30 fell from 2018, when legalizing pot was on the ballot, particularly among men.
The Michigan GOP, which was abandoned by deep-pocketed donors, will now require delegates to pay a $50 or $75 fee to attend an February convention and vote for the next party chair.
Despite a solid victory for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and fellow Democrats in the Michigan Legislature, Republicans increased their share of county commission seats, where maps are still drawn by local politicians.
While running for re-election, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer created a parents’ council. Now, the group has issued vague recommendations for Michigan schools that haven’t dampened criticism about the council from Republicans.
Labor unions have pushed to repeal Michigan’s Right-to-Work law for nearly a decade. In 2022, they gave millions of dollars to Democrats who now have the power to make it happen.
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.
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.
