Politics of Michigan

[3] Republican strongholds of the state include the rural areas in Western and Northern Michigan, the Upper Peninsula, Livingston County, and (historically) the outer suburbs of Grand Rapids although redistricting after the 2020 census and shifting demographics has led many political observers to call the Grand Rapids suburbs a "toss-up" in future elections.

The state was one of only a handful to back Wendell Willkie over Franklin Roosevelt in 1940, and supported Thomas E. Dewey in his losing bid against Harry S. Truman in 1948.

Since 1992 it has supported the Democrats by small to moderate margins, except for a narrow win by Donald Trump in 2016, which was the closest election in the state's history.

Ferry, being President pro tempore of the Senate, was next in the line of presidential succession, and remained so until March 4, 1877.

[10][11] Historian David Chardavoyne has suggested the movement to abolish capital punishment in Michigan grew out of enmity toward Canada, which made public executions a regular practice under British rule.

While Michigan remained competitive in 2020, Democratic nominee Joe Biden's strength with traditional Democratic constituencies such as Black voters (93% to Trump's 6%)[12] and organized labor (56% to Trump's 42%)[12] and increased voter turnout in Detroit and its wealthy suburbs helped tip the state in his favor.

[14] In 2018, the state electorate passed proposals to create an independent redistricting commission,[15] and to legalize the recreational use of marijuana.

[16][17][18] In 2020, voters approved two ballot measures, one to increase the limit of money from sales of gas and oil from state-owned land that can benefit state parks, and another to require a warrant for search or seizure of electronic data and communications.

Proposal 22-3 would establish a new individual right to reproductive freedom, including the right to make all decisions about pregnancy and abortion.