Jocelyn Benson is happy Garlin Gilchrist is no longer running for governor. Democrats already running for secretary of state aren’t happy he’s joined their race, arguing the post is ‘not a consolation prize.’
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Who’s running for Michigan governor: Garlin Gilchrist ends bid, runs for SOS
Michigan voters will elect a new governor in 2026. See which candidates are already lining up to run.
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Duggan reflects on development, Detroit’s population, data center ‘secrecy’
Duggan decided not to seek reelection so he could run for governor of Michigan in 2026 as an independent candidate.
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GOP hopeful pumps millions of own money into Michigan governor’s race
Former Attorney General Mike Cox puts another $2M of his own money into the Michigan governor’s race as John James, Mike Duggan and Jocelyn Benson raise most from donors.
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Why Trump isn’t sending troops to Detroit, yet
Mayor Mike Duggan says Trump is not focused on Detroit crime or immigration because the city is working with his administration.
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In Michigan first, independent Mike Duggan leads governor fundraising race
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan reported $3.2 million in direct donations for his independent gubernatorial campaign, the most by any declared candidate. Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James report big numbers too.
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Here’s how governor candidates say they’d fix Michigan education
Tougher graduation requirements, more teacher training on literacy and more school choice are among the ideas candidates are pitching to improve Michigan K-12 education.
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Improving Michigan education: Full responses from major gubernatorial candidates
Bridge Michigan asked each major candidate for governor two questions: What are at least two things you believe are causes for poor academic performance in Michigan schools? How would you improve early literacy in Michigan that is different from what is now being done? Here are their full, unedited responses. List at least two things […]
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Mike Duggan's pitch for Michigan schools: Fix reading, fire failing principals
The Detroit mayor and 2026 independent gubernatorial candidate says ‘partisan turmoil’ is holding back Michigan and failing school children across the state.
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New housing, old school debates: 6 takeaways from Mackinac Policy Conference
Michigan political and business leaders are adjusting to island life at the annual Mackinac Policy Conference. Here’s what to know about the first full day.