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A 2026 poll of Michigan Democratic voters shows Jocelyn Benson leading Chris Swanson 71.7% to 11.9% in the gubernatorial primary. Benson has significantly higher name recognition (88.9%) and favorability (69.5%) compared to Swanson (48.5% name recognition, 15.0% favorability). The survey, conducted by The Glengariff Group, Inc., had a 500-sample size with a 4.4% margin of error.

A poll of Michigan Democratic voters in 2026 found strong support for transitioning to a single-payer healthcare system modeled after Medicare. When asked about replacing employer or union-negotiated insurance with a federal system, 66.5% supported the change, while 82.8% supported a general shift to a single-payer model.

A 2026 poll of Michigan Democratic voters shows Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens as U.S. Senate primary candidates, with Stevens leading in vote intention (48.2% vs. 41.4%). Both candidates have high name recognition (88.5% and 90.7%), but mixed favorability. Voters prioritize factors like winning against Mike Rogers (25.1%) and standing up to Donald Trump (38.2%).

WDIV partners with Henry Ford Health, the Southfield Fire Department, and Free Bikes 4 Kidz Detroit to host a 'Ride Safe' event in Southfield on July 22, offering car seat inspections and free bike helmets at the Southfield Public Library.

Clearing skies and cool evening temperatures create ideal conditions for fireworks displays in Metro Detroit. The weather forecast predicts a dip to the low to mid 60s by 10 p.m. Tuesday, followed by sunshine and upper 70s on Wednesday. The article promotes the 4Warn Weather team's app for tracking forecasts.

Metro Detroit experiences ideal patio weather tonight with temperatures in the 70s and low humidity, followed by rising heat and humidity this weekend. Cooler air returns Sunday, keeping the workweek temperatures in the 70s. The 4Warn Weather team provides updates through their app.