Gilchrist and Savit nominated by Michigan Democratic Convention for secretary of state and attorney general The Michigan Daily06:02Eli Savit Detroit Michigan

Michigan Democrats nominate Eli Savit, progressive Jewish prosecutor, for state attorney general Jewish Telegraphic Agency22:18Eli Savit Detroit Michigan

U.S. Senate candidate from Michigan calls Israeli government ‘evil’ like Hamas The Forward21:11Michigan Senate Michigan US Senate

Surging Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan tells CNN Israeli government is just as ‘Evil’ as Hamas Mediaite19:45Michigan Senate Michigan US Senate

Antrim County clerk allegedly changed, cancelled voter registrations, state says Votebeat02:04Michigan US US Politics

Michigan: Elections clerk allegedly canceled, changed voter registrations Bridge Magazine16:29Michigan US US Politics

Pritzker: Trump announcement to move carp barrier project to Michigan a political stunt WEMU FM11:01J. B. Pritzker Illinois Michigan

Pritzker: Trump announcement to move carp barrier project to Michigan is “a political stunt” Michigan Public01:48J. B. Pritzker Illinois Michigan

Slotkin’s Iowa moves and big money comes to Michigan’s open U.S. Senate race Michigan Public19:23Elissa Slotkin Michigan Iowa

Michigan Democrats back pro-Palestinian candidate for university board The Times of Israel22:10Israel Hezbollah Israel/Lebanon

University of Michigan regents race turns into Israel litmus test for Democrats The Forward22:07Israel Hezbollah Israel/Lebanon

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Federal Judge in Former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Case Says She's Disappointed Trump Commuted His Sentence Deadline Detroit14:24

This Lansing Skyscraper Will Be a Monument to the Ruling Class Michigan Enjoyer14:18

In the last 8 hours

Detroit Could Become the Center of Trump’s ‘Arsenal of Freedom’ The National Interest10:42

Some Democrats call for nominating Michigan Secretary of State, Attorney General candidates via primaries WEMU FM10:37

Michigan Democrats look for inspiration at endorsement convention WEMU FM10:37

Some Michigan Dems look for inspiration at endorsement convention, others want to change the system Michigan Public10:19

Earlier today

Gilchrist and Savit nominated by Michigan Democratic Convention for secretary of state and attorney general The Michigan Daily06:02

Michigan leaders denounce Department of Justice’s request for November 2024 election ballots The Michigan Daily05:01

A forgotten theory that explains Trump’s psychosis New Statesman01:39

Yesterday

Michigan officials denounce DOJ demand for Wayne County’s 2024 election records Michigan Public23:57 20-Apr-26

Stateside: Monday, April 20, 2026 Michigan Public23:29 20-Apr-26

Michigan Democrats push party left. Will voters follow? Bridge Magazine23:15 20-Apr-26

Rep. John James delivers his petitions to appear on Republican August primary ballot for Michigan governor Michigan Public22:56 20-Apr-26

Ahead of midterms, Trump’s DOJ is targeting voting in three of the most pivotal swing-state counties Democracy Docket22:41 20-Apr-26

Michigan Democrats nominate Eli Savit, progressive Jewish prosecutor, for state attorney general Jewish Telegraphic Agency22:18 20-Apr-26

Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul Sayed to JD Vance: How Do You Tell Your "Brown Kids" You Think… RealClearPolitics (Video)22:12 20-Apr-26

Michigan Democrats back pro-Palestinian candidate for university board The Times of Israel22:10 20-Apr-26

University of Michigan regents race turns into Israel litmus test for Democrats The Forward22:07 20-Apr-26

AG Nessel Reaffirms Commitment to Crime Victims During Crime Victims’ Rights Week Michigan State Government (Press Release)21:18 20-Apr-26

Left-wing activists heckle pro-Israel Democrat Haley Stevens at Michigan convention Fox News21:08 20-Apr-26

Crossing the Lines: A conversation with Highland Park’s mayor WDET19:32 20-Apr-26

Justice Department demands 2024 election ballots from Wayne County, Michigan ABC News19:23 20-Apr-26

Michigan attorney general denies Trump administration ballot access UPI19:13 20-Apr-26

Whitmer, Nessel pan Trump admin demand for Detroit-area ballots Bridge Magazine18:50 20-Apr-26

Swing-state Dem candidate's 'disgusting' comments about JD, Usha Vance's 'brown children'… Fox News18:05 20-Apr-26

Michigan Democrats back pro-Palestinian candidate for university board, sidelining pro-Israel Jewish incumbent Jewish Telegraphic Agency17:34 20-Apr-26

Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist Is the Democrat's Pick for Secretary of State Deadline Detroit17:32 20-Apr-26

Michigan Officials Rebuff DOJ as Trump Admin Election Deniers Zero in on Wayne County Talking Points Memo17:02 20-Apr-26

Is There Minnesota-Level Fraud in Michigan's Childcare Grants? Michigan Enjoyer14:55 20-Apr-26

Former Vice President Kamala Harris Speaks at Michigan Democratic Luncheon C-Span (Video)14:29 20-Apr-26

Troubling News for Jews from the Michigan Democratic Party Reason14:05 20-Apr-26

Progressives flex muscles at Michigan Democrats' endorsement convention Michigan Public10:21 20-Apr-26

US state refuses to hand over 2024 election ballots to Trump The Independent08:58 20-Apr-26

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear urges Michigan Democrats to “Talk Like a Normal Human” Deadline Detroit04:19 20-Apr-26

Michigan Democrats choose Lt. Gov. Gilchrist as secretary of state nominee, Eli Savit for AG WILX03:20 20-Apr-26

Michigan refuses Trump administration demand for 2024 election ballots Jerusalem Post02:53 20-Apr-26

Michigan Refuses DOJ's Demand For 2024 Election Ballots HuffPost (US)01:26 20-Apr-26

Michigan Refuses Trump Admin Demand for 2024 Election Ballots NewsMax01:15 20-Apr-26

“DOJ demands Detroit-area 2024 ballots, escalating election scrutiny” Election Law (Weblog)00:25 20-Apr-26

AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer, Secretary Benson Denounce DOJ Demand for 2024 Ballots Michigan State Government (Press Release)00:16 20-Apr-26

In the last 7 days

U.S. Senate candidate from Michigan calls Israeli government ‘evil’ like Hamas The Forward21:11 19-Apr-26

Surging Democratic Senate Candidate in Michigan Tells CNN Israeli Government Is Just as ‘Evil’ as Hamas Mediaite19:45 19-Apr-26

Trump's Department of Justice demands Wayne County, Michigan, 2024 ballots Miami Herald18:15 19-Apr-26

DOJ civil rights chief sends demand letter to Wayne County for 2024 ballots Democracy Docket18:11 19-Apr-26

Lawmakers pressed to address Michigan's Black maternal health disparities Michigan Public06:32 19-Apr-26

Govs. Andy Beshear and Gretchen Whitmer Speak at Michigan Democratic Party Fundraiser C-Span (Video)01:39 19-Apr-26

Michigan House Republicans pass election security bills Just The News22:48 18-Apr-26

Harris, Booker denounce war, Trump, honor women at Detroit event Miami Herald22:25 18-Apr-26

'Detroit in Black and White:' Identity Theft, Credit Card Scams and Trump's Fitness As President Deadline Detroit20:55 18-Apr-26

'JD Vance’s brown kids are less American': Michigan Democrat attacks US VP, makes crude joke… The Times of India20:03 18-Apr-26

Former VP Kamala Harris Speaks at Michigan Democratic Luncheon C-Span (Video)19:33 18-Apr-26

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Speaks at Michigan Democratic Luncheon C-Span (Video)18:52 18-Apr-26

Sen. Cory Booker Speaks at Michigan Democratic Luncheon C-Span (Video)18:42 18-Apr-26

Fetterman blasts his party for tolerating antisemitism within its ranks Jewish Insider12:09 18-Apr-26

Republican Mike Rogers files petition signatures for spot on GOP August primary ballot for US Senate Michigan Public01:02 18-Apr-26

Advocates seek clemency for Michigan inmate allegedly sickened by mold in prison Bridge Magazine23:14 17-Apr-26

AG Nessel Files Appeal of MPSC Approval of DTE’s Saline Data Center Contracts Michigan State Government (Press Release)23:07 17-Apr-26

Detroit Woman Sentenced for Organizing Ulta Thefts Across Metro Detroit Michigan State Government (Press Release)22:16 17-Apr-26

MichMash: Michigan Democrats hold 2026 state endorsement convention WDET18:14 17-Apr-26

Poll: McMorrow and El-Sayed Tied In Michigan U.S. Senate Race, Stevens Trails Deadline Detroit15:24 17-Apr-26

Mayor Sheffield, Chief Bettison & partners announce 6-point plan for summer community safety, youth engagement Detroit PD14:28 17-Apr-26

MI Senate moves budget bills, House GOP outlines plans Michigan Public11:07 17-Apr-26

Detroit Mayor Sheffield, police chief lay out 6-point safety plan Miami Herald02:43 17-Apr-26

Detroit Mayor Sheffield unveil community safety plan amid teen takeover trend FOX 2 Detroit01:09 17-Apr-26

Michigan feared Cheboygan Dam danger for years before rains pushed it to brink Bridge Magazine00:21 17-Apr-26

Michigan Democrats locked in tight primary battle for Senate seat Courthouse News21:51 16-Apr-26

Progressive Senate Candidate Who Campaigned With Hasan Piker Surges to Primary Lead In Latest Poll Mediaite19:30 16-Apr-26

AG Nessel Seeks to Slash Consumers Energy’s Rate Hike by 61% Michigan State Government (Press Release)16:14 16-Apr-26

Mallory McMorrow raises big bucks from small dollar donors in US Senate race Bridge Magazine15:53 16-Apr-26

Michigan Senate votes to block mandatory overtime for nurses Michigan Public03:53 16-Apr-26

McMorrow raises $3M for Mich. Senate Punchbowl News23:08 15-Apr-26

Michigan petition groups begin final push. What will make the ballot? Bridge Magazine19:53 15-Apr-26

AG Nessel Reissues Business Tax Scams Alert Michigan State Government (Press Release)19:32 15-Apr-26

Slotkin’s Iowa moves and big money comes to Michigan’s open U.S. Senate race Michigan Public19:23 15-Apr-26

Republican gubernatorial candidates rally in Shelby Twp. Macomb Daily, Michigan18:26 15-Apr-26

AG Nessel Reminds Residents to Follow Emergency Orders, Avoid Common Post-Storm Scams Michigan State Government (Press Release)18:21 15-Apr-26

Michigan: Elections clerk allegedly canceled, changed voter registrations Bridge Magazine16:29 15-Apr-26

Oceana County Man Sentenced for Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Michigan State Government (Press Release)16:29 15-Apr-26

May 2026: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Michigan State Government (Press Release)15:50 15-Apr-26

Trump promised peace in the Middle East. In Dearborn, Michigan, it feels farther away MailOnline11:19 15-Apr-26

Detroit Mayor Sheffield calls for volunteers to beautify neighborhoods Michigan Public10:05 15-Apr-26

El-Sayed submits signatures in US Senate campaign Michigan Public05:08 15-Apr-26

Michigan Legislature returns with housing, affordability plans on the agenda Michigan Public04:48 15-Apr-26

Antrim County clerk allegedly changed, cancelled voter registrations, state says Votebeat02:04 15-Apr-26

Michigan House Republicans begin push to eliminate state’s clean energy standard Heartland Signal22:51 14-Apr-26

Washington Man Sentenced for Criminal Sexual Conduct, Aggravated Indecent Exposure at 2013 Electric Forest Music… Michigan State Government (Press Release)21:29 14-Apr-26

Trump’s DOJ wants personal voter data for ‘improper purposes,’ Michigan official says Kansas Reflector20:47 14-Apr-26

May 14, 2026: Hmong Special Guerrilla Unit (SGU) Veterans Remembrance Day Michigan State Government (Press Release)20:21 14-Apr-26

May 1, 2026: Heat Stroke Awareness and Prevention Day Michigan State Government (Press Release)20:00 14-Apr-26

May 2026: Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Michigan State Government (Press Release)16:47 14-Apr-26

April 28, 2026: Michigan Event Industry Day Michigan State Government (Press Release)16:47 14-Apr-26

April 24, 2026: Arbor Day Michigan State Government (Press Release)16:27 14-Apr-26

April 24, 2026: Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day Michigan State Government (Press Release)16:27 14-Apr-26

April 23, 2026: Reman Day Michigan State Government (Press Release)16:27 14-Apr-26

April 22, 2026: Michigan HR Day Michigan State Government (Press Release)16:06 14-Apr-26

April 22, 2026: Earth Day Michigan State Government (Press Release)16:06 14-Apr-26

April 19-25, 2026: Infertility Awareness Week Michigan State Government (Press Release)16:06 14-Apr-26

April 19-25, 2026: Volunteer Week Michigan State Government (Press Release)15:46 14-Apr-26

April 16 2026 4p-/Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome Awareness Day Michigan State Government (Press Release)15:46 14-Apr-26

This Nuclear Weapon Data Center Exposes Michigan’s Trust Problem Michigan Enjoyer14:29 14-Apr-26

Pritzker: Trump announcement to move carp barrier project to Michigan a political stunt WEMU FM11:01 14-Apr-26

McMorrow turns in Senate campaign signatures to get on Michigan ballot Michigan Public02:39 14-Apr-26

Pritzker: Trump announcement to move carp barrier project to Michigan is “a political stunt” Michigan Public01:48 14-Apr-26

Trump’s Tax Refunds Do Little to Stem the Affordability Crisis, Michigan Democrats Say InsideClimate News00:22 14-Apr-26

In the last month

After-school programs hard to access for many Southeast Michiganders who need them, survey finds Michigan Public23:38 13-Apr-26

Michigan governor candidate: Cut auto insurance rates with no-fault ‘opt out’ Bridge Magazine23:10 13-Apr-26

'Never-ending lies': Trump official under fire after 'absolutely shameless' claim The Raw Story22:40 13-Apr-26

Haley Stevens Releases Tax Return for 2025, Urges Other U.S. Senate Candidates in Michigan to Do the Same Deadline Detroit22:21 13-Apr-26

Nearly 1.6M criminal records cleared under Michigan ‘clean slate’ law Bridge Magazine21:59 13-Apr-26

Ambassador Greer Meets with Blue-Collar Workers and Industry Leaders While Touring Manufacturing Plants Across Michigan … United States Trade Representative (Press Release)19:15 13-Apr-26

Judges ruled immigrants "unlawfully detained" in Michigan. But many still can't get out. Michigan Public13:14 13-Apr-26

Trump admin moves Great Lakes Asian carp project from Illinois, Pritzker claims a ‘political stunt’ FOX 32 Chicago16:57 11-Apr-26

Teens behind Detroit's 'Downtown Takeover' joins mayor to find better public spaces FOX 2 Detroit23:10 10-Apr-26

Trump administration wants to cut Illinois out of Great Lakes carp plan Chicago Sun-Times22:25 10-Apr-26

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Michigan is considered a battleground state. In the federal government, Michigan is represented by two U.S. Senators and thirteen U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow are Democrats. Of the thirteen Representatives, seven are Democrats and six are Republican. Michigan has a Democrat governor, Gretchen Whitmer, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Democrats, who have majorities in both chambers.

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