Michigan Governor's race

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson violated the Michigan Campaign Finance Act by using the lobby of a state office building for a press conference to announce she is running for governor. That determination was made Monday by the Michigan Attorney General’s office. We have more from Rick Pluta.

U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin says she will not be endorsing any candidates ahead of next year’s Democratic primary elections for Michigan’s open Senate and Governor's seats. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Congressman John James announced Monday that he is seeking the Republican nomination for governor of Michigan. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist announced Tuesday that he is seeking the Democratic nomination to run for governor. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Wednesday that she is seeking the Democratic nomination to run for governor. The primary will take place in August of next year. We have more from Rick Pluta.

State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt announced Tuesday that he is seeking the Republican nomination for governor on the 2026 ballot. Rick Pluta reports.

Three people who ran two political petition firms sank five gubernatorial campaigns last year and now face felony charges that could land them in prison for decades. That’s according to charges filed Thursday by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Rick Pluta reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer appears to have won her bid for a second term, fending off a challenge from Republican Tudor Dixon.Rick Pluta has more.

Differences over guns and abortion were a big part of the final debate tonight in the campaign for governor. Rick Pluta reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Republican challenger Tudor Dixon fought over abortion, guns and schools in the first of two debates prior to the November election. We have more from Rick Pluta.