A former state senator started using the phrase in 2014, when he served with Gretchen Whitmer in the Michigan Senate.

Sen. Gary Peters's decision to retire will affect control of the Senate, presidential aspirants and the rise or fall of other notable figures in Michigan politics.

FILE - Ranking Member Gary Peters, D-Mich., speaks at the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee confirmation hearing for South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald ...

Gary Peters, who led the Democrats’ Senate campaign efforts ... Peters' decision sets up a major midterm election in the state. Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited, and the field for her ...

Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson launched a run for Michigan governor. He kicked off his campaign in Flint.

The field is starting to settle for the 2026 Michigan governor's race, at least on the Democratic side of the ballot.

Gary Peters announced on Jan. 28 that he would ... Coupled with the state's open gubernatorial race — Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited — aspirants eyeing higher office in ...

Gary Peters announced on Jan. 28 that he would not seek reelection ... Coupled with the state's open gubernatorial race — Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited — aspirants eyeing higher ...

Senate GOP campaign chief Tim Scott previewed his 2026 game plan over the weekend to some of the party’s top donors at a ...