Michigan backed Donald J. Trump in both 2016 and 2024, but has continued to elect Democrats to statewide offices. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, and Representative John James, a Republican,

Garlin Gilchrist dropped out of the gubernatorial race. Here’s the exact wording of the first question, which was asked over the

Senator Gary Peters, a Democrat, will not run for re-election in 2026, creating an open Senate seat in a state that Donald J. Trump won narrowly in 2024. Major candidates for the

Michigan is one of 12 states competing for an early position in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary calendar.

This year will showcase critical elections for the nation as a whole with mid-terms deciding control of the Congress and also for Michigan as voters will decide the state’s leaders. Offices will be vacated statewide due to expiring term limits,

Gretchen Whitmer is in her final year as governor of the swing state of Michigan. The Democratic governor sat for an interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep and talked about tariffs, the prospects of a female president,

Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is shaking up the 2026 governor's race with an independent campaign that's already drawing attacks from both Democrats and Republicans. Why it matters: Duggan's unique campaign — he left the Democratic Party after President Trump's 2024 win — adds a buzzy dynamic to the governor's race that's already putting his three-term mayorship in the national spotlight.

MLive is seeking reader feedback on what issues Michiganders want their next governor to have the ability to address. A crowded field is battling to be on the November ballot to replace Gov. Whitmer.