Editors · Elections and campaigns

The Ballot Michigan Desk tracks who is running in Michigan, where each candidate stands on the issues, and the key dates on the ballot. Every story is sourced to public records: FEC filings, Open States, Congress.gov, and state election offices. The desk does not endorse candidates or parties.

24 stories published

News · MI

Michigan sues EPA over rollback of pollution limits

Energy and environment

Michigan is asking a court to review the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to roll back federal pollution limits.

The Ballot Michigan DeskOct 2, 2026

News · MI

Claim targets Mike Rogers’ public safety funding votes

Public safety

The Michigan Independent says Rogers repeatedly opposed funding measures, but the claim does not identify the bills or roll-call votes involved.

The Ballot Michigan DeskOct 1, 2026

News · MI

Mackinac Center urges higher-turnout dates for tax votes

Economy and jobs

The group wants Michigan to stop scheduling local tax questions during elections with the lowest voter participation.

The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 30, 2026

News · MI

Michigan 2026 overview names no specific races

Elections and voting

The Michigan election overview references 2026 races and past presidential results without identifying a contest or candidate.

The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 28, 2026

News · MI

El-Sayed bid draws scrutiny over classified access

Elections and voting

Conservatives cite Abdul El-Sayed’s associations while raising concerns about senators’ access to classified information.

The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 21, 2026

News · MI

Court keeps block on USPS mail-ballot plan

Elections and voting

A federal court has left an injunction against proposed USPS mail-ballot lists and related rules in place.

The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 17, 2026

News · MI

Environmental group sues Michigan over Copperwood funding

Elections and voting

The legal challenge concerns in Michigan funding for the Copperwood Mine project.

The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 15, 2026

News · MI

Federal court rejects Trump order on Michigan coal plant

Elections and voting

A federal court ruled against a Trump order intended to keep a Michigan coal plant operating.

The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 14, 2026

News · MI

El-Sayed, Rogers clash over 9/11 records in Senate race

Elections and voting

Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers are criticizing each other’s records as the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks approaches.

The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 13, 2026

News · MI

Michigan swing voters worry Canada tariffs will raise prices

Economy and jobs

Some Michigan swing voters are uneasy about President Trump’s tariff standoff with Canada as this year’s midterm elections approach.

The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 11, 2026

Candidate profile · MI

Candidate profile: Thomas Wayne Stephens

Elections and voting

Thomas Wayne Stephens, who has no party affiliation, is among 23 candidates in Michigan’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.

The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 8, 2026

News · MI

Michigan Democrats seek unity after El-Sayed primary split

Elections and voting

A bruising primary left Democrats trying to rebuild their coalition before a close Michigan race with national consequences for Senate control.

The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 4, 2026

News · MI

Governor proposal details not available in supplied record

Health care

Michigan Independent reports that unidentified Michigan governor candidates have competing health care and education plans. Their proposals, policy documents and the specific race or election have not been identified.

The Ballot Michigan DeskAug 20, 2026

News · MI

Details lacking on Michigan governor policy proposals

Health care

Michigan governor candidates are offering competing health care and education plans, but the candidates and details of their proposals have not been identified.

The Ballot Michigan DeskAug 20, 2026