Michigan Politics Archives

Robyn Vincent, The Metro May 7, 2025

At the beginning of Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's new memoir, armed protesters surround her house. It’s December 2020,...

Jerome Vaughn April 16, 2025

Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox has announced that he’s running to become governor next year. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening...

Sascha Raiyn March 11, 2025

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II's entry into the 2026 Michigan governor race;...

Jerome Vaughn January 22, 2025

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's announcement she is running for governor; rising home...

Associated Press, Jenny Sherman January 22, 2025

Michigan’s Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson officially launched her Democratic bid for governor on Wednesday, running to succeed Gov. Gretchen...

Associated Press January 15, 2025

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s top Republican leader in the state Senate announced Tuesday a candidacy for governor, becoming the...

Colin Jackson January 10, 2025

The new Republican speaker of the Michigan House says he’s not sure if or when he’ll forward the final bills...

Rick Pluta January 9, 2025

Republicans formally took control of the state House Wednesday after winning a majority of seats in the November election. One...

Russ McNamara January 8, 2025

The beginning of 2024 was marked by turmoil within the Michigan Republican Party. Infighting and complaints over the leadership of...

Hernz Laguerre December 28, 2024

It's been a whirlwind of a year for politics in the mitten state. This week on MichMash, host Cheyna Roth...

Colin Jackson December 24, 2024

Candidates in the race to become the next leader of the Michigan Democratic Party are jockeying for position ahead of...

Hernz Laguerre December 23, 2024

Democratic control of the Michigan Legislature crashed to a halt on Thursday, Dec. 19, after GOP lawmakers and Democrat Karen...