For the first time in nearly 70 years, Detroit won’t have a Black Democrat in Congress
For the first time in almost 70 years, this traditionally blue city, home to one of the largest African American...
How is political money being spent during Michigan’s election season?
Money has a big influence in our politics, especially after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Citizens United. Campaign funding...
Attorney General Dana Nessel on why she’s running for re-election
The attorney general’s office has a budget of about $106 million as of 2020, and is tasked with representing the...
Congressman Dan Kildee seeks re-election in redrawn 8th Congressional District
Congressman Dan Kildee represents Michigan's current 5th Congressional District. Now he is running for the redrawn 8th district, which encompasses...
Proposal 1 would modify Michigan term limits, require financial disclosures
It’s been 30 years since Michigan voters approved term limits for the governor, the Legislature and other statewide offices. In...
11th Congressional District race is a story of Oakland County’s changing politics
Michigan’s new 11th Congressional District is entirely within Oakland County. The Democratic primary race for that seat featured two incumbent members of...
Why Rep. Dan Kildee is running for office in the 8th Congressional District
There are a number of elections that are expected to be close, and that includes the 8th Congressional District race....
Governor Gretchen Whitmer makes the case for a second term in office
The midterm elections are less than a week away, and the local race getting the most attention is the gubernatorial...
Redrawn 10th Congressional District pits GOP rising star John James against experienced Democrat Carl Marlinga
Michigan’s re-drawn legislative boundaries created a political vacuum in some areas. That’s the case in the 10th Congressional district, which...
How polling contributes to our politics
Americans have more access to public polling data than ever before. We now have knowledge about how our fellow citizens...
How nostalgia for an economic past changes Michigan politics today
There was a moment during the pandemic when things felt optimistic for many. The labor market was getting tighter, people...
Democrat Carl Marlinga discusses why he is running for Congress
Michigan’s 10th Congressional District race is one of the most competitive races in the state. Democrat Carl Marlinga faces Republican...