With control of the Michigan Supreme Court on the line, 4 candidates vie for 2 seats
With four candidates on the ballot for the Michigan Supreme Court, nothing less than control of the chamber is on the line. Although races for the state’s highest court appear on the nonpartisan ballot — and are not included in straight-ticket voting — the Democratic and Republican parties nominate candidates at their respective conventions in
The stakes are high in the race for control of Michigan’s Supreme Court
On this week’s It’s Just Politics newsletter, Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta share what you need to know about the race for control of Michigan’s Supreme Court; plus, the race between former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers and Democratic Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin for Michigan’s open U.
Abortion Could Decide Control of State Supreme Courts
In Michigan, Ohio, Arizona and elsewhere, progressive court candidates are hoping that the abortion issue that helped conservatives remake the federal judiciary will work for them this time.
Supreme court races in key states could tip scales on policy questions
Unlike Georgia and Nevada, battleground states such as Arizona, North Carolina and Michigan will likely see high-stakes state supreme court races.
The Supreme Court Just Signaled How the Next President Could Impact Abortion Access — No Legislation Needed
The Supreme Court’s rejection this week of the Biden administration’s appeal to weigh in on a dispute over emergency abortion care in Texas foreshadows how the next president could protect or restrict abortion access without signing — or vetoing — federal legislation.
State supreme court races could determine abortion access in several states
State supreme court elections are no longer down-ballot, low-information races. Today, with the high stakes of reproductive rights on the line, these races are pivotal.
Michigan Supreme Court majority at stake as GOP, Dem hopefuls vie for 2 seats
A circuit judge, a former legislator, a current lawmaker and a university law professor are competing for two seats on the ...
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Sixth Circuit splits over RFK Jr.’s spot on the Michigan ballot
The court denied RFK Jr. a chance to argue in front of all its judges, but the decision was accompanied by significant ...
State senator demands conduct review of Michigan Supreme Court justice over donation
State Sen. Jim Runestad (R-23) is requesting a review of Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden’s acceptance of a large campaign donation. Runestad sent a letter to Michigan Supreme Court ...
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist joins event to celebrate minimum wage hike
The remarks from Gilchrist, who serves with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, came as some business owners have urged the Legislature to ...
Supreme Court won’t weigh Michigan ban on state funding for private schools
The Supreme Court will not weigh whether Michigan’s ban on public dollars for private schools can stand, allowing a ...
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In a ‘Disturbing’ Precedent, Michigan Supreme Court Denies Mother’s Effort To Review ‘Ethnic and Gender Studies’ Public School Curriculum
The court left in place a lower court’s decision holding that the records of public school teachers are not ‘public records ...
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State Supreme Court races could have major impact on future policy questions
State Supreme Courts are getting attention in battleground state races where election turnout can affect their makeup.
US Supreme Court won't block NLRB case pending challenge to its structure
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to wade into claims being made by a growing number of businesses that the National ...
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Michigan court rules marijuana dealers can face harsher sentences than illegal growers
Dealers are eligible to serve up to 15 years in prison, while illegal growers of any size may only be charged with a ...