The 2026 election is poised to reshape the cast of politicians who lead Michigan. The level of January jockeying might portend the high stakes ahead.

MLive is seeking reader feedback on what issues Michiganders want their next governor to have the ability to address. A crowded field is battling to be on the November ballot to replace Gov. Whitmer.

Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is shaking up the 2026 governor's race with an independent campaign that's already drawing attacks from both Democrats and Republicans. Why it matters: Duggan's unique campaign — he left the Democratic Party after President Trump's 2024 win — adds a buzzy dynamic to the governor's race that's already putting his three-term mayorship in the national spotlight.

2026 is a midterm election year, and it also sees all of the state’s top offices up for grabs.

Campaign rhetoric is flying. But what’s most important to you? Bridge wants to hear from Michigan residents to help shape our campaign coverage.

In a letter to U.S. AG Pam Bondi, Michigan Republicans asked the government to provide 'comprehensive oversight' of the state’s 2026 election.

With rising costs, an aging population and troubling education scores, the stakes for 2026 elections couldn’t be much higher. Here are the facts shaping the state before the campaign rhetoric intensifies.

Poor attitudes in Michigan toward Trump's handling of the U.S. economy could are a concerning indicator for the GOP ahead of 2026 midterm elections.