Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says he won't run for Senate or governor in Michigan
Buttigieg wrote that he "seriously" considered running for office in 2026 but that the Democratic Party has a "deep and ...
Detroit Metro Times3d
Poll shows Jocelyn Benson leading early in 2026 governor’s race
The secretary of state has a comfortable lead over Republican U.S. Rep. John James and independent candidate Detroit Mayor ...
Pete Buttigieg won't seek Senate, Michigan governor jobs amid presidential bid speculation
Pete Buttigieg announced that he will not run for U.S. Senate or governor in the state of Michigan, potentially clearing the way to mount a run for president in 2028.
Crain's Detroit Business3d
Jocelyn Benson aims to make housing, education centerpieces of governor campaign
LANSING — Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said her track record proves that, as Michigan governor, she could improve ...
Michigan Lieutenant Governor Begins Campaign for State’s Top Job
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, a software engineer from Detroit, entered a growing Democratic primary field for governor in a ...
Michigan set to captivate nation again as battleground state in 2026
There may be no state more poised to serve as ground zero in the 2026 elections than Michigan because of open seats for ...
Crain's Detroit Business2d
State: Detroit chamber can't give public officials free admission to Mackinac Policy Conference
LANSING — The Detroit Regional Chamber cannot categorically provide public officials with free admission to its annual policy ...
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist announces run for Michigan Governor
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II launched his campaign for Governor of Michigan ...