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.

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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A capital career

More than 2.5 million Michiganders turned out to vote in last week’s primary. What can voter enthusiasm tell us about the November election?

by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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More than 2.5 million Michiganders turned out to vote in last week&rsquo;s primary. What can voter enthusiasm tell us about the November election?
by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
Want to get political updates from Zoe and Rick straight to your inbox? Sign up for the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/the-its-just-politics-newsletter" data-cms-ai="0">It's Just Politics newsletter!</a>
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Primary turnout

After a contentious battle in Michigan’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary, where does the party go from here? Plus, Tuesday’s election results.

by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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After a contentious battle in Michigan&rsquo;s Democratic U.S. Senate primary, where does the party go from here? Plus, Tuesday&rsquo;s election results.
by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
Want to get political updates from Zoe and Rick straight to your inbox? Sign up for the&nbsp;<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/GUjYGeB/IJP" data-cms-ai="0">It's Just Politics newsletter!</a>
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2026. So far.

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