What’s Driving Michigan Voters? A 2026 Election Preview with Detroit News Politics Editor Chad Livengood (10-11-26)

On this episode of iHeartRadio West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower welcomes back Chad Livengood, politics editor and columnist at The Detroit News.

Chad joins the program to offer his perspective and insight into the highly contested races for governor and U.S. Senate here in Michigan, as well as the issues weighing heavily on Michigan voters, and what reporters are hearing from communities across the state.

Livengood also explains the ballot question asking whether Michigan should convene a constitutional convention and considers how much televised debates influence voters in today’s changing media environment.

Online Resources:

Read Chad’s reporting and columns at The Detroit News

Follow Chad on X at @ChadLivengood

Michigan Voter Information Center