Benson Names Health Care, Schools, Housing
DETROIT, Mich. — Governor-elect Jocelyn Benson opened her transition by ranking cheaper health coverage, stronger public schools and housing relief as the work she wants done first after she is sworn in. Speaking Wednesday after her win over Republican John James, Benson said her early agenda centers on cutting household costs and lifting pay. She
Benson Names 15-Member Leadership Council for Transition
DETROIT, Mich. — Governor-elect Jocelyn Benson tapped a 15-person leadership council to steer her transition, with Mayor Mary Sheffield of Detroit and Prosecutor Kym Worthy of Wayne County among the members, as she prepares for a Jan. 1, 2027, swearing-in. Benson and Lt. Gov.-elect Winnie Brinks appeared Wednesday after Bensons win over Republican John James,
Jocelyn Benson Elected Michigan Governor, Defeats John James
DETROIT, Mich. — Michigan voters have picked Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson as the next governor, handing the Democrat a double-digit win over Republican U.S. Rep. John James in Tuesday’s election. The race was called for Benson at 1:45 a.m. Wednesday. With roughly 96% of the expected vote tallied by early morning, Benson held 54.5%
Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Seat Over Mike Rogers
DETROIT, Mich. — Voters sent Democrat Abdul El-Sayed to Washington in Tuesday’s election, choosing him over Republican Mike Rogers for the state’s open Senate seat and making him the first Muslim ever elected to that chamber. The race was called at 2:27 a.m. Wednesday. With about 96% of the expected vote counted, El-Sayed had 52.5%
Savit, Gilchrist Win Michigan AG and Secretary of State
DETROIT, Mich. — Democrats will keep all three of Michigan’s top elected executive offices after Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit won the attorney general race and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II captured secretary of state in Tuesday’s election. Savit beat Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd, the Republican nominee. The race was called at 2:28 a.m.
Democrats Win Michigan House, Regain Full Control in Lansing
DETROIT, Mich. — Democrats took back the Michigan House and held onto the state Senate on Tuesday, putting the party in charge of both legislative chambers and the governor’s office for the first time since 2024. Early Wednesday unofficial returns gave Democrats 19 Senate seats to 14 for Republicans and 51 House seats to 43,
Pistons Host 76ers Tonight in Battle of East’s Top Two Teams
DETROIT, Mich. — The two best teams in the Eastern Conference so far meet Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena, where the 6-1 Detroit Pistons host the 7-1 Philadelphia 76ers at 7 p.m. Detroit already owns the only blemish on Philadelphia’s record, a 106-93 win on the road Oct. 25 in which Cade Cunningham posted
Lions Say Early Signs Positive
DETROIT, Mich. — Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell was still in a hospital Monday recovering from a neck injury, and the team said early indications about his condition are encouraging. In a statement released Monday afternoon, the Lions said Campbell continues to rest and recover and that preliminary signs are positive, adding that the team
Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan Meet at Ford Field
DETROIT, Mich. — The longest-running series in the Mid-American Conference moves indoors this week. Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Ford Field for the 104th time, a midweek game that will be televised nationally. Only one rivalry inside the state has been played more often, Michigan against Michigan State. The
Michigan Early Voting Wraps Up Sunday
DETROIT, Mich. — Sunday is the final chance for Michigan voters to cast a ballot early and in person before Tuesday’s general election, closing out a nine-day window that has already pulled well over a million voters to the polls. Early voting sites statewide opened Oct. 24 and have been required to stay open at