Benson Amplifies Affordability Message After El-Sayed Primary Win

“We’re committed to driving down costs, making healthcare available to all and ending corruption," Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said.

McKinney Unseats Thanedar In Michigan's 13th Congressional District

Michigan’s 13th Congressional District serves as a stronghold for Democrats and is made up of portions of Detroit and its suburbs.

El-Sayed Clinches Michigan’s Democratic Nomination For U.S. Senate: AP

El-Sayed claimed victory as NBC News projects he clinched the nomination over U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, but vote counting was ongoing.

El-Sayed Wins MI Democratic Primary For U.S. Senate: AP

He will face Republican and former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers in November for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat.

MI 2026 Primary For Governor, U.S. Senate, Congress: Live Results

Polls are now closed across Michigan as voters will soon know the candidates for the November ballot.

James Wins GOP Primary, Will Face Benson For Governor: AP

Michiganders will determine the state's next governor in November's general election.

Senate Candidate El-Sayed Says It's "Funny To Me" To Assume Michigan Votes For Moderates When It Voted Twice For Trump

El-Sayed, a doctor who ran unsuccessfully for governor in 2018, is relying solely on grassroots donations and is not accepting PAC money.

Here's When To Expect Results In Michigan's Primary Election

Polls close at 8 p.m. local time, and Michigan tends to count ballots quickly after that.

Ann Arbor Primary Election To Send Rebuke, Or Approving Nod, To City's Big Changes In Past 12 Years

For years, the council has worked on policies designed to address the high cost of housing in Ann Arbor.

Governor, U.S. Senate: Key Races To Watch In 2026 Michigan Primary

Michiganders will head to the polls next month to determine who's on the November ballot in some of the biggest statewide races in years.

Abdul El-Sayed Talks Michigan U.S. Senate Race Ahead Of Primaries

CBS News Detroit also reached out to Rep. Stevens, but she declined the interview.

State Of The Race: Democrats Line Up Behind Benson, Republicans Face Off In Brutal Two-Way Primary

Starting with a relatively crowded field, the race is down to two: U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Township) and businessman Perry Johnson.

August Recess Puts Competitive Michigan Midterm Races On Display

Michigan's Democratic primary for the state's open Senate seat will be one of the most closely watched races.

Trump Defends His Sweeping Tariffs And Watches 'America First' Drag Races During Michigan Stop

"I’ve done more for you than your parents, OK?" he joked while touring a GM design facility.

Safety Concerns In Michigan Prisons Grow After Pension Bills Are Vetoed

Michigan correctional officers are calling Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent veto of two pension bills a major setback.

Trump To Visit Detroit Area As Early Voting Opens For MI Primary: Report

The visit also comes on the same day that the Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to open.

Campaign Records Show Maasdam Refunded Palantir Executive's Contribution

Neither Brink nor Lawrence has received campaign contributions from Palantir employees.

Elizabeth Warren Backs Abdul El-Sayed After Initially Supporting Mallory McMorrow

“Senator Warren’s vision for our future, where people can afford to put food on the table, speaks to Americans everywhere," El-Sayed said.

‘Stabbed In The Back': Unions, House Democrats Call Whitmer's Veto Of 9 Bills A Betrayal

Allies question Whitmer’s reasoning in vetoing long-sought worker protections and retirement reforms.

Republican Robert Lulgjuraj Suspends Campaign For Michigan's 10th Congressional District

Lulgjuraj said Donald Trump’s endorsement of fellow Republican Michael Bouchard left him without a viable path to the nomination.

House Passes Bill Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent: How Michigan's Reps Voted

Legislation that could permanently set MI's clocks to daylight saving time and end twice-a-year clock changes has cleared the U.S. House.

Process And Policy Drove Three House Democrats To Dissent On Michigan's Budget

The Michigan Legislature pulled an all-nighter to pass its fiscal year 2027 budget, which finally passed at 9 a.m. on July 3.

Michigan Democratic Lawmakers Introduce Legislation To Curb Campaign Spending Power Of Corporations

The joint resolutions propose codifying the change into the Michigan Constitution.

Democrats Stevens And El-Sayed Clash Over Israel And Campaign Money In Tense Michigan Senate Primary Debate

The primary between Stevens and El-Sayed is Aug. 4, with the winner advancing to compete against Rogers in the general election.

How A Rural Michigan Community Stopped A Proposed 1.4-Gigawatt Power Plant

The project, planned for farmland in Washtenaw County’s Lima Township, was abandoned after residents challenged the utility’s plans.

McMorrow Suspends U.S. Senate Campaign

Michigan AG Nessel immediately endorses Haley Stevens over Abdul El-Sayed.

Democrat Mallory McMorrow Suspends Her Michigan Senate Campaign And Scrambles The Pivotal Race

That leaves a two-person contest between moderate Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed.

Democrats, Republicans Alike Focus On States' Rights As A Way Out Of America's Political Woes

Democrats are seizing the mantle of states’ rights to oppose Donald Trump, who has sought to reset his relationship with states.

A Michigan Judge Says Book Sales Don't Count As Reportable Income. A Legal Expert Says Otherwise.

Financial reports filed annually with the State Court Administrative Office show Boonstra has not reported income from those activities.

Michigan Leaders Share Reactions To Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling

Nessel was among a coalition of state attorneys general who filed a lawsuit last year to stop Mr. Trump's executive order on the matter.

Public Comment Deadline For Michigan Line 5 Project Ends Tuesday

The public has until the end of the day Tuesday to comment on a proposed wastewater permit for Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel.

Buttigieg Was Briefly Separated From His Children After Police Say He Was Target Of False Report

Buttigieg said officials came to his Michigan home after receiving an anonymous report that he was a danger to his children.

Federal Gas Tax Suspension Considered: Here's How Much MI Drivers Would Save

Gas prices have soared in Michigan since the conflict with Iran began.

Your Guide To The 2026 Michigan Primary: Dates, Races And How To Vote

The primary is Aug. 4. Absentee ballots have started going out. Here's what's on the ballot and how to cast your vote.

What SNAP Ruling Means For Food Aid Benefits In MI

The SNAP program helps nearly 1.5 million Michiganders.

MI Republican Drops Out Of Governor's Race

His announcement comes just after President Donald Trump endorsed fellow Republican Rep. John James for the office.

MI To Forgive Medical Debt For 72K Residents: What To Know

The $74 million program will forgive medical debt for nearly 72,000 Michiganders, according to the governor's office.

Report Finds Medicaid Improved Health And Employment In Michigan

The report comes as Congress prepares to roll out new Medicaid work requirements next year.

Local Election Officials Reel Over ‘Logistical Nightmare' Of Trump's Vote-By-Mail Order

Trump's executive order promises to upend local vote-by-mail preparations.

Geiss Bills Would Regulate Human Milk Banks, Expand Access To Donor Milk

Legislation aims to improve access to pasteurized donor breast milk for families and hospitals.