July 2026. We are now halfway through the year. On today’s It’s Just Politics, a look at the top three Michigan political stories of the year. So far.

July 2026. We are now halfway through the year. On today&rsquo;s It&rsquo;s Just Politics, a look at the top three Michigan political stories of the year. So far.

Politics can be messy. Politics can be confusing. But, that certainly doesn't mean politics can't be a joy-ride. Join It's Just Politics hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta as they drill down on what’s happening in Michigan politics.

Politics can be messy. Politics can be confusing. But, that certainly doesn't mean politics can't be a joy-ride. Join It's Just Politics hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta as they drill down on what’s happening in Michigan politics.

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2026. So far.

There is a huge decision facing Michigan voters in an already huge 2026 election: whether to vote to convene a constitutional convention to rewrite the state’s entire constitution. What to know about the Con-Con.

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There is a huge decision facing Michigan voters in an already huge 2026 election: whether to vote to convene a constitutional convention to rewrite the state&rsquo;s entire constitution. What to know about the Con-Con.
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Con-Con

It’s official: State Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks is the Democrat's choice to run for Lieutenant Governor. Senator Brinks joins the show. Plus, a debrief on the Democrat’s weekend Nominating Convention.

By Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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It&rsquo;s official: State Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks is the Democrat's choice to run for Lieutenant Governor. Senator Brinks joins the show. Plus, a debrief on the Democrat&rsquo;s weekend Nominating Convention.
By Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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Lt. Gov. ambitions

n a special It’s Just Politics, a conversation with a long-time Lansing reporter on what you should really know about the state capital.

by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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n a special It&rsquo;s Just Politics, a conversation with a long-time Lansing reporter on what you should really know about the state capital.
by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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2026. So far.

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