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What would Prop 2 do? Sep 30, 2026

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Proposed by the group Michiganders for Money out of Politics, Proposal 2 would regulate political spending by utilities and large government contractors. Will it pass?

By Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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Do voters want a Con-Con Sep 23, 2026

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How are Michiganders feeling about Proposal One on their ballot, that’s the question that would call for a constitutional convention in Michigan.Plus, candidates call for a gas tax suspension.

By Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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Party Chairs in chairs Sep 16, 2026

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With absentee ballots set to go out next week, the chairs of the Michigan Democratic and Republican Parties join It’s Just Politics to discuss the midterm election, and what’s worrying them the most.

By Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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Con-Con Sep 09, 2026

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There is a huge decision facing Michigan voters in an already huge 2026 election: whether to vote to convene a constitutional convention to rewrite the state’s entire constitution. What to know about the Con-Con.

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Lt. Gov. ambitions Sep 02, 2026

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It’s official: State Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks is the Democrat's choice to run for Lieutenant Governor. Senator Brinks joins the show. Plus, a debrief on the Democrat’s weekend Nominating Convention.

By Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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A capital career Aug 19, 2026

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n a special It’s Just Politics, a conversation with a long-time Lansing reporter on what you should really know about the state capital.

by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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Primary turnout Aug 12, 2026

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More than 2.5 million Michiganders turned out to vote in last week’s primary. What can voter enthusiasm tell us about the November election?

by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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Where do Dems go from here? Aug 05, 2026

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After a contentious battle in Michigan’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary, where does the party go from here? Plus, Tuesday’s election results.

by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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Primary Election Preview Jul 29, 2026

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With one week before Michigan’s primary election, a look at where the open races for governor and U.S. Senate stand.

by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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U.S. Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Jul 23, 2026

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We're in your feed again this week bringing you interviews with both U.S. Senate candidates. Today, we have former Wayne County health official Abdul El-Sayed. Yesterday, we heard from U.S. Representative Haley Stevens.

Note: Michigan Public reached out to former Congressman Mike Rogers, who is running on the Republican ticket. If he accepts an interview request, we’ll bring you that conversation as well.

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