A Michigan Republican businessman has joined a crowded field of candidates vying for to be the state's next governor.

Democrat Gretchen Whitmer touted her accomplishments as Michigan's governor as she passes the midpoint of her second term and is continuously floated as a potential 2028 presidential candidate.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor in 2026 and sharing new anecdotes in her upcoming political memoir, “The Purposeful Warrior,” including her experience with miscarriage.

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is running to become the state's next Democratic governor.

Genesee County Chris Swanson has told The Associated Press he's launching a Democratic bid to be Michigan's next governor.

Michigan Democrats are charting their path forward after significant setbacks in the 2024 election.

A blind Michigan judge went for a drive and a sheriff rode shotgun.

FLINT, Mich. – Several missing Michigan children were found Friday, according to the Genesee County Sheriff. One of them was a 16-year-old girl who was locked in a barn. Sheriff Chris Swanson said the barn was surrounded by barbed wire and it appears the girl was a victim of human trafficking. Seven four-man times spread out across Genesee County, about 70 miles northwest of Detroit, to look for the children. The suspect in the case was arrested and is awaiting arraignment at the Genesee County Jail.