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Local clerks run Michigan elections, but harassment and workload are turning people away. Most clerk races had only one candidate in 2024, and some communities struggled to find anyone to run at all.
Michigan lawmakers get most of their campaign cash from PACs that represent industries and other special interests, including labor unions and business groups. Experts ask: Who will they listen to in Lansing?
More than 1 in 5 Michigan voters cast their ballots early and in-person in November. State data shows the new option was especially popular with older voters, but they weren't alone.
Trump made dozens of promises during 21 campaign stops in Michigan, from lowering taxes to bringing back all auto jobs. We’ve chronicled them all and gauged what it would take to accomplish his goals.
Saginaw is the only Michigan county to vote for every presidential winner since 2008, including Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Joe Biden — and Trump again. Local experts explain why.
The Michigan Attorney General’s Office said it may appeal the decision in St. Clair Shores involving two deputy election clerks. A man charged with voting absentee and in person will face trial.
The Board of State Canvassers was drama-free on Friday, unlike in 2020. In a few tight downballot races, candidates may still seek recounts until 11 a.m. Monday.
Democrat state Rep. Betsy Coffia won a tough reelection campaign in a year that favored Republicans. She explains how she did it, and how she thinks her party needs to change.
State Rep. Bill Schuette helped lead a winning campaign for House Republicans. He explains how — and how the party aims to make good on promises with Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer still in office.
House Democrats are poised to lose their majority — and one is threatening to stop showing up voluntarily if leadership doesn’t act on progressive bills.
Once a Democratic bulwark, Michigan went big once again for Republican Donald Trump. Check out maps from 2000 to now to see how the state has swung back and forth in presidential elections.
What started as a protest movement leads Michigan’s largest Arab-American enclave to give its vote to a Republican who once said Israel should ‘finish the job’ in Gaza.
Bridge’s Lunch Break and Elections FAQ reader event featured Bridge Michigan reporters breaking down the results of Nov. 5 general election and answering reader questions about what comes next.
