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Michigan Senate contest scrambles fight for next governor

After Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) announced Tuesday he wouldn’t be seeking reelection, Michigan got another hotly contested open seat for the 2026 elections. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) is term-limited,

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Who's running to be Michigan's next governor in 2026? Here's the updated list

MICHIGAN — Michigan voters will choose a new governor in November 2026. Current Governor Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited after serving back-to-back four year stints in Lansing. We are keeping track of candidates who throw their hats in the ring below.

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Open Senate seat puts Democrats on defense in Michigan

His unexpected retirement in the battleground states comes in an already difficult Senate cycle for Democrats.

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Pete Buttigieg floating Senate run in Michigan: report

Former Michigan gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon on former Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg considering a Senate run in Michigan and Democrats recovering after their 2024 election loss.

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Buttigieg Says Maybe, Whitmer Says No Way to Michigan Senate Race

The suddenly open seat in a top-tier battleground has several Michigan politicians taking a serious look. By Katie Glueck and Shane Goldmacher Senator Gary Peters’s decision to retire has opened up a marquee Senate race in Michigan,

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Mid-Michigan chambers ask governor for special election to fill McDonald Rivet’s seat

Local entities are asking Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to call a special election to fill the 35th District State Senate ...

Mother of convicted murderer asks Michigan governor to rescue son from Alabama execution

Supporters of Demetrius Frazier, a Michigan prisoner facing execution in Alabama, are asking Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to ...

Jocelyn Benson enters Michigan governor's race, condemns 1/6 pardons

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson officially joined the governor’s race to replace Governor Gretchen Whitmer. What ...

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Bills opening Michigan governor, lawmakers to FOIA pass Senate hurdle

The bills would allow the public to file FOIA requests against the governor, the lieutenant governor, lawmakers and ...

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Battleground Michigan Is Up for Grabs Again in 2026

With the 2024 election cycle behind us, Michigan politicos have their sights set on the state and national seats that will be up for grabs come 2026. In ...

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Michigan Democrats suddenly don't like Mike Duggan. Hizzoner is grateful they're hateful.

So, he's staking his bid to become Michigan's top problem solver on a political philosophy he shared with me long before there was any indication he would run for governor — let alone as an ...

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Governor Whitmer Invites Michigan's Youth to Design 2025 State of the State Program Cover

Governor Whitmer launches an art contest for Michigan K-12 students to design the 2025 State of the State program cover.

Jocelyn Benson, Michigan’s Secretary of State, Is Running for Governor

Ms. Benson, a Democrat, jumped into a high-profile and potentially crowded race to lead one of the country’s top battleground ...

Benson says she’s focused on ‘efficiency and transparency’ in Michigan governor campaign

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said that her focus if she’s elected governor in 2026 would be on “efficiency and ...

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Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches bid for governor

Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor of the all-important swing state.

Poll sheds light on 2026 run for MI governor

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to announce the immediate rescission of the personal security detail and security ...

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