Michigan Governor's race

Congressman John James remained the top target for his Republican primary opponents during Thursday night’s debate in the race for governor. Michigan Public Radio’s Colin Jackson has more.

The three candidates seeking the Republican nomination for governor met Wednesday for the first of two back-to-back television debates ahead of the August primary. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Candidates in two of Michigan’s most hotly contested statewide primary elections will debate this week. Colin Jackson has more.

A state elections board Thursday found two of Michigan’s leading Republican candidates for governor gathered enough signatures to make the August primary ballot. As Colin Jackson reports, that’s despite some challenges.

Some of Michigan’s most powerful business and political figures are taking part in the annual Detroit Regional Chamber conference this week on Mackinac Island. As we hear from Rick Pluta, statewide elections are a big topic of discussion.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says there is a firewall between her and decisions regarding this year’s gubernatorial election while she is running for governor. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Tuesday was the candidate filing deadline in Michigan. As Colin Jackson reports, businessman Perry Johnson is among the last candidates for governor to submit nominating petitions.

The largest county Republican party in Michigan and John James, the Republican frontrunner for governor, are at odds over a debate later this month. Colin Jackson has more.

Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says any problems regarding the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor and Detroit can be worked out quickly. The independent candidate spoke Wednesday in front of the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan’s Secretary of State responded to the president’s calls for Republicans to “nationalize” voting during a speech in Detroit Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.