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 ...
Benson calls legislation requiring citizenship verification 'trojan horse'
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is pushing back against Republican-backed federal legislation that would tighten ...
Pete Buttigieg met with Chuck Schumer to discuss potential Senate bid
Pete Buttigieg met with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer last week to discuss a possible Senate bid in Michigan, according to two people familiar with the meeting and granted anonymity to describe ...
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 ...