Gubernatorial race

While Johnson raised concerns about a remark James made, others see racism in Johnson’s campaign materials

James has consistently led polling in the race, thanks in part to a recent endorsement from President Donald Trump

James shows a strong lead in most polls of likely Republican primary voters and is endorsed by President Donald Trump

Candidates in two of Michigan’s most hotly contested statewide primary elections will debate this week

Duggan said the two biggest components of the race that held him back were dropping poll numbers and a lack of funding

A judge is ruling that Michigan candidate for governor John James must stop using a logo that could indicate he is already the incumbent

Some Republicans have called for federal oversight of Michigan’s elections because Benson is Michigan’s top election official. But it is not unusual for secretaries of state of both major parties to run for other jobs while still serving in the office.

Proposals included putting all of the state’s education dollars toward K-through-12 schools, more in-school support services, and focusing more on career education

To succeed in November’s election, Duggan will have to build a coalition of at least some traditional Democratic and Republican voters.

The debates are taking place this month and next in Kent, Grand Traverse, and Macomb Counties, all places that Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer won during her 2022 re-election campaign