Michigan
Michigan Advance
- Commentary: Mike Rogers never understood Michigan — but Michigan voters understood him
There is a reason Republicans haven’t won a U.S. Senate race in Michigan since the last century. The state is politically competitive, culturally diverse and home to an electorate that doesn’t fit neatly into the narrow partisan boxes that have come to define Republican politics. Mike Rogers is simply the latest Republican to learn that
- After flipping Michigan’s 4th District, McCann plans bipartisanship approach in Congress
As state Sen. Sean McCann prepares to make his way to Washington, the Kalamazoo Democrat is committing himself to listening and delivering for his constituents, whether they voted for him or not. “We’re going to put together a top-notch constituent service organization in the district, one that doesn’t care if someone’s a Republican or a
- Commentary: Healthcare workers must stand up to ICE
Federal officials allege that on May 28th, 2026, a nurse at Trinity Health Ann Arbor helped a patient who had been detained and injured by ICE to escape custody. The state is now charging this nurse, Chloe Renee Freeman, with a federal misdemeanor. As ICE, DHS, and other arms of state violence increase their systematic
- Queer Michigan history was made in the midterms this year
As Democrats nationwide and across Michigan celebrated historic victories in the 2026 midterm elections, history was also made by a number of LGBTQ+ Michiganders. Among them was state Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Bloomfield), who was elected to the state’s 11th Congressional District, becoming the first openly gay member of Congress from Michigan. Joanna Whaley also made
- Following midterm landslide, Democrats pressed by supporters to deliver on promises
WASHINGTON — As the monumental midterm victories set in, Democrats began to talk strategy Wednesday on how to deliver what voters want: lower prices, attainable health care and an end to a stagnant and expensive conflict in the Middle East. Starting in January, the party will control both chambers of Congress, giving them the upper hand over much
Bridge Detroit
- Detroit school board’s new elected members bring history, criticism, and fresh ideas
The five new members of the DPSCD board are Georgia Lemmons, Jameel Smith, LaMar Lemmons, Bessie Harris, and Aliya Moore, according to unofficial results. Read more about their priorities.
- Detroit, meet your new representatives in Lansing and Washington D.C.
Detroiters on Tuesday overwhelmingly elected Democrats to represent them at the national and state levels. Here's what you need to know:
- Highland Park mayor to request recount after community leader wins
Shamayim 'Mama Shu' Harris garnered 50% of the votes to narrowly defeat incumbent Highland Park Mayor Glenda McDonald, according to unofficial results.
Planet Detroit
- What Michigan election results mean for data centers, DTE, clean energy
Democrats won control of the governor's office and both chambers of the Michigan Legislature, and voters passed a ban on political spending by utilities. Environmental advocates say the results could protect the state's clean energy law and increase pressure on utilities and data centers.
- Tell Planet Detroit about your power outage experience
Storms this year left hundreds of thousands of DTE Energy customers in the dark. Planet Detroit wants to hear how outages affected you and your household.
- Can DTE build 2 gas plants and still meet Michigan’s 2040 carbon-free goal?
DTE Electric wants to build two gas plants and add carbon capture later to comply with Michigan's 2040 clean energy law. Critics say the technology is unproven for U.S. power plants and could leave ratepayers with a costly, risky bet.