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On the left is a photo of Michigan state Sen. Sean McCann, the Democratic candidate for Michigan's 4th Congressional district. He is wearing a red shirt and standing in front of trees on a sunny day. On the right is U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, the Republican incumbent for the seat. He is speaking into a microphone with a black background.

Michigan 4th District race: McCann, Huizenga split over energy costs

In Michigan's 4th Congressional District, a close race pits state Sen. Sean McCann (D) against longtime Rep. Bill Huizenga (R), who supports federal rollbacks of clean energy subsidies and expanded fossil fuel production. Both candidates diverge sharply on why utility prices are so high and solutions.

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Donate or volunteer? How to help a campaign before Election Day

As the midterm elections approach people are wondering how to get involved. As our Aaron Kleinman points out in his Radio Free America newsletter, candidates need your money far more than they need you to cold call strangers.

U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga in a red and navy checked shirt sitting on an orange tractor outdoors, smiling
Huizenga campaign spending at center of McCann’s MI-04 challenge

Democrat Sean McCann is making Rep. Bill Huizenga’s campaign spending, including $400,000 paid to his half-brother’s firm, the core of the MI-04 race.

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2026 midterm debates: Why candidates are skipping or stalling them

Election debate scheduling has become increasingly contentious across several midterm races this year. Candidates across the Midwest have had disputes over debate participation, logistics and host selection, with some candidates declining to debate altogether.

On the left is a photo of Michigan state Sen. Sean McCann, the Democratic candidate for Michigan's 4th Congressional district. He is wearing a red shirt and standing in front of trees on a sunny day. On the right is U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, the Republican incumbent for the seat. He is speaking into a microphone with a black background.
Huizenga v. McCann: What’s at stake in Michigan’s 4th Congressional District

Republican Bill Huizenga and Democrat Sean McCann face off in Michigan's 4th Congressional District, clashing over health care, tariffs, energy costs and government ethics.

Radio Free America: Why polls probably aren’t overstating Democrats this time

Democrats are scared the polls are wrong again. But special elections, party ID and economic sentiment all look worse for Republicans than the polls do.

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Michigan state Sen. Mark Huizenga holds stocks in the same companies he regulates

A review of state Sen. Huizenga’s personal financial disclosures and campaign finance reports shows that he owns stock and accepts contributions from pharmaceutical companies while serving on the Senate Health Policy and Human Services Committee.

On the left, official portrait of Garlin Gilchrist II in a suit, smiling, with American and Michigan flags behind him. On the right, Headshot of Anthony Forlini, Macomb County clerk and Republican candidate for Michigan secretary of state.
Gilchrist and Forlini debate experience and federal intervention at Michigan secretary of state debate

Garlin Gilchrist II and Anthony Forlini, candidates for Michigan secretary of state, debated at the University of Michigan over election security, voter access and trust in state election processes.

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Data centers investments, personal finances take center stage at Michigan governor debate

Michigan gubernatorial candidates Jocelyn Benson and John James faced off over rising living costs, government reform and data center developments. While both candidates agreed on a couple issues, they clashed over transparency and who is best equipped to lead the state.

Tom Barrett and William Lawrence appear in a split-screen broadcast wearing suits beneath a "Michigan's 7th Congressional District Debate" banner.
Michigan’s Barrett and Lawrence clash over Iran War, tariffs and data centers, but agree on college sports

As rising gas prices and trade tariffs hit Michigan, Rep. Tom Barrett and Democratic candidate William Lawrence clashed in East Lansing over military action in Iran, data center regulations, and economic stability.