2024 Michigan election

As he runs for Michigan Supreme Court, Matthew DePerno battles professional misconduct claims and felony charges stemming from alleged attempts to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss.

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance was back in Michigan this week, hammering Vice President Kamala Harris on the economy, inflation and more.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said she was the target of a false emergency call meant to swarm her Detroit home with armed police.

Bridge reporters discuss the size of Kamala Harris’ rally at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, break down the correlation between crowd sizes and enthusiasm (there isn’t much) and discuss the accuracy of polls.

Police responded to a false threat at Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Elissa Slotkin’s home Thursday evening, and again Friday at a home of family members of Republican nominee Mike Rogers. It's called ‘swatting,’ a criminal prank aimed at getting police dispatched to the private homes of politicians and other high-profile figures.

A Macomb County clerk facing charges, self-proclaimed ‘constitutional sheriff’ and northern Michigan wife of a conspiracy theorist all cruised to victory in Republican primaries.

Union hall visit by Kamala Harris and Tim Walz comes as Donald Trump woes blue collar workers who helped him win election in 2016.

Mike Rogers and Elissa Slotkin both rolled to victory in U.S. Senate primaries, carrying all 83 counties apiece. But an analysis of results shows some pressure points.

Turnout was sluggish in Tuesday’s Michigan primary, but experts say voter enthusiasm is sky-high heading in the November presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

Bridge reporters look to November after a ho-hum primary, discuss Tim Walz’ Minneapolis punk rock credentials and weigh what it would take for JD Vance and Donald Trump to follow through on deportation promises.

Bridge Michigan political reporter Lauren Gibbons will discuss the primary election results with panelists, including elected leaders from both sides of the aisle.

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance blamed Kamala Harris for the crisis at the southern border saying if Trump is elected, they will implement mass deportations starting with the 'most violent criminals.'

Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers win primaries for U.S. Senate. Two incumbent state lawmakers lost. What to know about the coming fight for control of Congress and the Michigan House.

The loss for Friske, a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, followed a June arrest for an incident involving a firearm.

U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar is expected to win reelection in his heavily Democratic district after topping Detroit City Council member Mary Waters in the primary.

Primary winners will advance to the general election for the chance to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District, which is expected to be among the most competitive in the country.

In all, about a quarter of voters were expected to participate in the primary, down from 2022 and 2020. ‘Most people are just ready for November,’ one clerk says.

Paul Hudson wins Republican primary in west Michigan for chance to take on Democratic U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten.

Former Judge Carl Marlina wins 10th Congressional District Democratic primary, setting up a rematch with first-term Republican U.S. Rep. John James.

Alpena’s library will keep its doors open after an operating millage passed Tuesday. The fight over sex-themed books is likely to continue.