Why Democrats may fare better in Lansing in 2023 than they did in 1983
For the first time in four decades, Michigan Democrats will control both legislative chambers and the Governor's office in Lansing....
Speaker-elect Joe Tate talks Democrats’ upcoming legislative priorities
Michigan Democrats control the state House for the first time in 12 years. The party made history again last week...
Michigan representatives vie for leadership positions in their parties
Less than a week after the midterm elections, some Michigan members of Congress are entering a new contest – for...
Tlaib wins re-election in Michigan’s 12th Congressional District
This week, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib won re-election in the newly redrawn 12th Congressional District, which includes parts of parts of...
Why state Democrats scored big in the 2022 Midterms
There are a few things that have availed themselves in the state Midterm Election results. Michiganders have chosen to enshrine...
Stevens wins re-election in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District
Democratic incumbent Haley Stevens will once again represent Michigan’s 11th Congressional District. She defeated her opponent, Republican Mark Ambrose, by...
A political scientist assesses midterms and party differences in Michigan
The November 8 election is tomorrow and polls are showing leads by the Democrats in the Michigan races for governor,...
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...