
Beyond Both Sides: The Insider Decision | Episode 15
A race that usually flies under the radar is suddenly front and center in Michigan politics.
This week on Beyond Both Sides, we unpack why Michigan’s Secretary of State race has become one of the most consequential contests of the 2026 cycle. Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist’s entry has dramatically raised the stakes, putting new attention on an office that oversees elections, voting access, campaign finance, and public trust in outcomes.
But that shift isn’t happening in isolation. We also break down:
Why Michigan congressional candidates are raising serious money earlier than ever
How…
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