Benson, an early favorite to enter the race to become Michigan’s next governor, says she has been spending a lot of time talking with voters.

Republican state Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt announced his candidacy, becoming the first major party candidate in Michigan to launch a gubernatorial campaign in the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov.

In the general election of Nov. 7, 2023, two Democratic state Representatives ran for mayoral seats and won. Kevin Coleman represented the 25th District and Lori Stone of Warren represented the 13th District.

The GOP speaker-elect plans to grant broad subpoena power to an expanded House Oversight Committee to scrutinize the actions of Michigan government.

The two Democrats will host the meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Buena Vista Community Center.

Michigan lawmakers are again promising transparency. Skeptics say it may take a ballot proposal to get it done.

LANSING — State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt is running for governor. Nesbitt is the first well-known Republican to enter the race to succeed Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who will be term-limited in 2026. He announced his campaign in a video posted on social media Tuesday.

Gretchen Whitmer. State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt ... Democrats have yet for a top candidate to enter the race, but those weighing runs include Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and Genesee County Sheriff Chris ...

Michigan elected officials had plenty to say about the Detroit Lions winning the NFC North division title Sunday night heading into the playoffs. #onepride got that number one spot! pic.twitter.com/MuHbD4p7gj — Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) January 6,

More than 300 people filled Bronson Park Saturday as part of the Kalamazoo Women's March, just days before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Swiss socialite Jocelyn Wildenstein has died aged 84. Her death was confirmed by partner Lloyd Klein to AFP on January 1, 2025, who was reportedly "saddened to announce the death of Jocelyn ...

Proving the adage that elections have consequences, House Republicans announced changes to the budget process at a press conference Tuesday in which state Representative Ann Bollin (R-Brighton Twp.) was named as the new chair of the House Appropriations Committee.