Slotkin and Rogers will now advance to the general election to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, a Democrat and longtime fixture in Michigan politics who has held the seat since 2001.
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Top Michigan Dems back Kamala Harris for president. Could Gretchen Whitmer be VP?
While Harris’ nomination is not yet a sure thing, speculation immediately turned to who she might pick as a running mate.
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Joe Biden drops out of presidential race: What it means for Michigan
Biden, 81, announced the decision in a letter posted on social media, calling his tenure in the White House “the greatest honor” of his life.
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Michigan’s $83B budget deal boosts housing, scraps Whitmer’s trash fee hike
Michigan’s $83B budget deal boosts housing, scraps Whitmer’s trash fee hike.
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Michigan governor run? Duggan, Benson, Gilchrist spur speculation
Gubernatorial chatter is “all over” the Mackinac Policy Conference as high-profile Democrats positioned themselves for potential 2026 runs to replace term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Whitmer: More housing, home energy savings coming soon to Michigan
State officials are adopting a more aggressive goal for building and rehabilitating new housing, as well as preparing to leverage federal funding for home energy rebates.
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Michigan leaders gather on Mackinac amid deep divides, economic apathy
As Michigan power players debate policy on Mackinac Island, new polling suggests voter apathy on the economy, higher education and even the democratic process.
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Elissa Slotkin winning over Senate donors. Her challenge: Win over Black voters
Michigan Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin says she’s made more than 90 visits to Detroit as she works to woo Black voters in the Democratic primary for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat.
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Battle lines drawn in fight for Michigan House majority: What to know
All 110 seats in the Michigan House are up for grabs this fall. The results will shape the rest of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s tenure.
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Democrats are back in power in Lansing. Their wish list is slim
After months of stagnation, a partisan tie in the state House is ending and Democrats are returning to full power. But the state budget – and campaigning – will likely dominate lawmakers’ time.