Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's abrupt departure from the race to become Michigan's next governor is almost certainly a boost to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's Democratic bid, political analysts say.
Ford School professor Jonathan Hanson notes that with so many new members of Congress, special interests and lobbyists might have more political influence.
The Ford School's Rusty Hills explains how the war in Iran is already impacting prices at the pump and what this could mean for Republicans running in the 2026 midterms.
Absentee ballots are available beginning 40 days before every election. 5 p.m. Friday, July 31: deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail for the statewide primary election
