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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says voters have embraced the Democratic agenda and believes her administration’s record will help Democrats running for office across the state.

Democratic Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock visited a Flint church on Wednesday to campaign for Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet. They discussed federal healthcare cuts and voting rights ahead of the November election.

Democratic 7th Congressional District candidate William Lawrence met with first responders in Lansing this week. During the meeting, he was endorsed by the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union. Lawrence is taking on incumbent Republican Tom Barrett.

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed called for stronger regulation of monopolies during Tuesday’s Detroit Economic Club forum, arguing that large corporations have too much influence over the economy and politics, making it harder for smaller businesses to compete.

Speaking to the Detroit Economic Club Tuesday, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers called for cracking down on what he described as $500 billion in fraud and touted his plan to lower taxes for businesses if elected.

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed criticized Republican tax policies and spending during Tuesday’s Detroit Economic Club forum, arguing that the economy should make it easier for average Americans to build wealth rather than billionaires to accumulate more.

Detroit Pistons fans gathered outside Little Caesars Arena today as the team tipped off the 2026-27 season against the Boston Celtics.

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers said he would be willing to work with a Democratic governor when asked about bipartisan cooperation during Tuesday’s Detroit Economic Club forum.

Speaking to the Detroit Economic Club today, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers said tackling Michigan's student literacy problem is among his top priorities.

Rocket Companies founder Dan Gilbert is pledging $1 billion to help transform downtown Detroit’s Renaissance Center and the riverfront. Development plans include housing, small businesses and public spaces.

Just in time for Halloween, Michigan author J.C. Vande Zande has completed his "Orphan Island" gothic horror trilogy. The books combine supernatural scares with a great deal of Michigan folklore.

An expert with the nonpartisan Keep Our Republic says there are more election safeguards in place than most people realize.

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers clarified his criticism of opponent Abdul El-Sayed this past weekend, stating that he has never referred to him as a terrorist.

U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson and several other Democrats spoke with union members at a get-out-the-vote rally in Detroit this past weekend.

U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and candidate for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District Christina Hines joined faith leaders this past weekend in Macomb County. They heard community concerns and discussed what Congress could do better to address them.

Tomorrow on #InFocusMichigan, host @BreeDriscoll talks with Emily Reyst, director of external affairs @CEDAMinfo, about some of the challenges facing Michigan’s housing market.

A rare corpse flower is in full bloom at Grand Valley State University in Allendale. The plant, nicknamed “The Beast,” is emitting its signature rotting-flesh odor, which it uses to attract pollinators.

Rallying voters with Abdul El-Sayed in the Upper Peninsula's Iron Mountain Thursday, New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made a case for Medicare sustainability.

Rallying in Monroe on Thursday, Vice President JD Vance devoted a lot of time to criticizing U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and the Democratic Party, claiming El-Sayed's candidacy marks a radical shift for the party to the far left.

Campaigning for state Sen. Sean McCann Wednesday in Kalamazoo, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said that in the future, there will be a lot of questions about decisions being made today.