News · MI
DDHQ director says Mike Rogers’s time is “running out”
Elections and votingScott Tranter said Rogers has less time to close DDHQ’s forecast gap with Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
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News · MI
El-Sayed says doctors should decide transgender care
Elections and votingThe Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate said doctors, rather than government, should make decisions about transgender treatment for minors.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 13, 2026
Candidate profile · MI
Douglas Philip Marsh: Michigan U.S. Senate candidate
Elections and votingDouglas Philip Marsh is running as a Green candidate in Michigan’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race, with the general election set for Nov. 3.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 11, 2026
Candidate profile · MI
Candidate profile: Christopher Dardzinski in Michigan's 13th
Elections and votingChristopher Dardzinski is running for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 10, 2026
Candidate profile · MI
Antonio J Prieto runs for Michigan’s 11th District
Elections and votingPrieto is one of 12 candidates listed in the contested U.S. House election in Michigan’s 11th District.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 9, 2026
Candidate profile · MI
Candidate profile: Thomas Wayne Stephens
Elections and votingThomas 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
Candidate profile · MI
Candidate profile: Timothy E Long
Elections and votingTimothy E Long is listed with the UST designation in Michigan’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 7, 2026
Candidate profile · MI
Anthony Michael Carbonaro: Michigan 13th District profile
Elections and votingDemocrat Anthony Michael Carbonaro is running for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 7, 2026
News · MI
Dallas GOP convention raises questions about its focus
Elections and votingThe first Republican midterm convention is underway in Dallas as attention turns to candidate attendance and Trump’s role.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 6, 2026
News · MI
El-Sayed divide tests Michigan Democrats after primary
Elections and votingMichigan Democrats are trying to move past a divisive Senate primary while defending a seat central to the fight for Senate control.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 5, 2026
News · MI
Michigan Democrats seek unity after El-Sayed primary split
Elections and votingA 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
Candidate profile · MI
Robert Kovaly: Michigan U.S. Senate candidate profile
Elections and votingRobert Kovaly is listed with the designation TX in Michigan’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 4, 2026
News · MI
No Poll Numbers Listed Yet for Michigan’s 7th District
Elections and votingA New York Times polling page focuses on Michigan’s 7th Congressional District in 2026, but no results or candidate matchups are identified here.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 3, 2026
Candidate profile · MI
Candidate profile: Michelle M. Murphy in Michigan’s 11th
Elections and votingDemocrat Michelle M. Murphy is among 12 candidates in the contested 2026 election for Michigan’s 11th Congressional District.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 1, 2026
Candidate profile · MI
Candidate profile: Andrew Kamal for Michigan U.S. Senate
Elections and votingRepublican Andrew Kamal is one of 23 candidates in Michigan’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskAug 29, 2026