Beyond Both Sides: Michigan Isn’t Average — It’s Behind | Episode 17
Two new polls paint two very different pictures of Michigan’s 2026 governor’s race. One shows a tight three-way contest. Another shows a candidate pulling ahead. In a volatile electorate, perception can shift fast.
But the bigger disconnect may not be in the horse race — it’s in how Michigan sees itself.
Voters rank the state squarely in the middle nationally on income, education, and competitiveness. The data tells a different story. Reading scores rank near the bottom. Per capita income has fallen from 18th nationally in 2000 to 40th today. High-tech job growth and unemployment rankings…
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