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Red, White and Who? A Progressive Gamble in Michigan

Oct 28, 2026 · 22 min

“Red, White and Who?” The Journal’s election mini-series is back to cover the midterms. Every Wednesday, Ryan Knutson talks with reporters around the country about issues important to voters. This week: Progressive candidates have been winning political offices across the country, mostly in blue areas. Many think they’re the future of the Democratic Party. But in these midterms, they face one of…