Politics interviews

Whitmer spoke with 9&10 News reporter Sheldon Krause and reflected on the statements and goals she shared.

State Sen. Ed McBroom and state Reps. Greg Markkanen and Karl Bohnak have withdrawn their support for U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman. The decision follows Bergman's endorsement of Beau LaFave for the 38th Senate district without consulting local leaders. The lawmakers criticized Bergman for being disloyal to local party members and interfering in races outside his district. They have instead endorsed state Rep. Dave Prestin for the 38th Senate seat.

He emphasized that Michigan families and small businesses deserve a government that works as hard as they do.

"Lansing is doing nothing to make things easier on us up here," said Rep. Prestin.

The district runs along the Lake Huron shoreline in the northern lower peninsula.

The candidates discusses housing, immigration and abortion access.

The hand-shaped district covers the northwest corner of the lower peninsula.

Rep. John Moolenaar is seeking his sixth term in Congress against Democratic challenger Michael Lynch.

Both candidates say the cost of living is a top issue for them.

The district stretches from Fremont to Cadillac.