Garlin Gilchrist

Michigan Democrats and Republicans held dueling campaign kickoff rallies this week, emphasizing party unity and the state's potential influence on national politics. During these events, candidates made pointed statements; one Democrat took aim at a Republican candidate regarding his history of aligning with corporations or Donald Trump.

Voters learned who the candidates were earlier this week, and today they got to see them together for the first time. Jocelyn Benson and Garlin Gilchrist were among the candidates speaking to a packed house at Renaissance High School.

Reproductive Freedom for All announced a six-figure investment in Michigan canvassing efforts for the November midterms, focusing on mobilizing voters in the 'My Body. My Ballot.' campaign. The organization highlighted targets like Michigan's 7th Congressional District and criticized Republican candidates for supporting Medicaid cuts and limiting abortion access.

The Michigan Farm Bureau endorsed Mike Rogers for U.S. Senate, while Democratic groups endorsed candidates including Mallory McMorrow, Haley Stevens, and Sean McCann. Multiple labor and advocacy organizations supported various Democratic and Republican candidates for congressional and state positions, including Bridget Brink, Matt Maasdam, and John James. Cook Political Report reclassified Michigan’s 4th Congressional District as 'Lean Republican'.