DTE Energy, along with Consumers Energy, are suing over new restrictions on political giving approved this week by more than 80% of Michigan voters. (Paul Sancya/Associated Press) LANSING — Two days ...

LANSING — Jocelyn Benson is poised to become Michigan’s 50th governor after soundly defeating Republican John James amid a surge of support for Democrats throughout Michigan. Benson won by nearly 11 ...

With several race results still outstanding, Michigan Democrats will have at least 60 of the 100 possible seats in the state House. Democrats also grew their Senate majority. (Annie Barker for Bridge ...

Democrats Abdul El-Sayed and Jocelyn Benson rode a “blue wave” to win Michigan’s US Senate and governor’s races, respectively, outperforming recent party performance in an election that was a rebuke ...

Well, we did it, Michigan. Another election is over. And if you’re like us, you already miss wondering how many yachts Mike Rogers may or may not own. There’s only one thing to do with all that ...

Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed speaks after winning the state's US Senate race. 'Wolverine 1, Buckeye 0,' El-Sayed said, referencing his feud with Vice President JD Vance of Ohio. (AP Photo/Julia ...

LANSING — Democratic Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist beat Republican Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini in the race to succeed Jocelyn Benson as secretary of state. The Associated Press called the race for ...

DETROIT — Democratic US Rep. Haley Stevens on Sunday endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for US Senate, bucking former primary rival Abdul El-Sayed just two days before the Nov. 3 election. “Abdul made ...

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Theresa Coty O’Neil will oversee Bridge’s west Michigan coverage and the outlet’s work with the new West Michigan Journalism Collaborative.

The governor-elect wants to raise minimum teacher salaries to $60,000, but one of her biggest allies — the Michigan Education Association — isn’t yet on board. Others are also raising questions.