Michigan's Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announces her candidacy for governor in a bid to replace Gretchen Whitmer.

Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appointed two new members — one Democrat and one Republican — to serve on the bipartisan Board of State Canvassers. The Board of State Canvassers consists of four members — two members from each major political party — who are nominated by their state central committee,

From unemployment to call centers, the governor provided her rationale for rejecting over a dozen bills passed by Democrats last session.

Michigan's Democratic secretary of state, Jocelyn Benson, has announced her candidacy for governor in the 2026 election, hoping to take over from Gretchen Whitmer. Her entrance comes as Democrats navigate significant losses after President Trump secured Michigan in the November election.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a 16-bill package that expands reproductive rights and access to birth control for Michigan residents.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed 13 bills sent to her by the Democratic-led House and Senate at the close of session in December.

Republican Michigan state Senate Leader Aric Nesbitt will draw from lessons learned from his humble beginnings and President-elect Donald Trump’s

The Senate authorized its Democratic leader to pursue legal action against the House for failing to convey nine bills to Whitmer's desk.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has vetoed more than a dozen bills passed by the Democratic-led House and Senate during its drama-filled lame duck session last month. Among the legislation Whitmer rejected on Friday was a series of five bills that would have allowed the bipartisan Board of State Canvassers to codify the use of statistical random

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she does not want to pick a fight with President-elect Donald Trump, but she won't back down from one either

Senate Democrats are trying to force the Republican-led House to transfer bills both chambers already approved to the governor.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shared concerns about Michigan's road funding and the impact the auto industry could have on the state's economy.