Michigan's 2026 gubernatorial race is already getting crowded. Here's who's running so far
Five people say they're running and more are considering plans for the 2026 race more than a year before votes will be cast.
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Michigan Senate Narrowly Approves Revised Sick Leave Policy Ahead of Supreme Court Deadline
Michigan Senate approves revised sick time policy, HB 4002, which now heads to Governor Whitmer for signature.
Trump reappoints Michigan Gov. Whitmer to Council of Governors
Whitmer will be one of 10 governors on the council — five from the Republican Party and five from the Democratic Party.
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Whitmer’s $3B Michigan road plan: Higher corporate tax, new marijuana tax
Whitmer unveiled the plan Monday, Feb. 10. It would generate long-term road funding by increasing the corporate income tax, ...
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Michigan Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement to Resign, Opening Path for Gov. Whitmer to Appoint Successor
Justice Elizabeth Clement will step down from Michigan's Supreme Court, allowing Gov. Whitmer to appoint her successor.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer announces new funding plan for road improvements
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a new plan to funnel more money into fixing the state's aging infrastructure.
Michigan Supreme Court justice resignation paves way for Whitmer to expand liberal majority
Whitmer now has the opportunity to appoint a justice to fill the vacancy, which would create a 6-1 majority of Democratic-backed justices.
Curtis Hertel Jr. ascends to Michigan Democratic Party chair
Curtis Hertel Jr. will lead the Michigan Democratic Party during a critical election cycle with many key races on the ballot ...
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Gov. Whitmer wants $3B for Michigan roads: Here's where it would come from
Ahead of Whitmer's announcement, Michigan business advocates voiced opposition to singling out corporations to paying for road funding. "Gov Whitmer's reckless idea of a tax shuffle to the ...