Help Bridge keep Detroit voters informed this election

October 21, 2026

Bridge Detroit, a news organization providing free independent journalism, is seeking financial support for its comprehensive 2026 election coverage. The organization has spent months preparing election resources based on over 6,400 responses from Michigan residents about their voting concerns, creating voter guides, fact-checking campaign claims, and reporting on issues like property taxes, education, and local races. While their content remains free to access so all voters can stay informed regardless of ability to pay, producing this journalism requires significant resources for research, reporting, and fact-checking.

Who is affected

Detroit voters
Michiganders (Michigan residents broadly)
Candidates running in the 2026 election
Detroit Public School Community District Board of Education
Detroit elected officials and representatives
Bridge Detroit news organization and its reporters

What action is being taken

Bridge Detroit is preparing election coverage
The organization is asking candidates about issues
Reporters are fact-checking campaign claims
Bridge Detroit is publishing articles on school board races, property taxes, and how to reach elected officials
The organization is operating Bridge Listens to receive voter input
Reporters are researching candidates, checking claims, talking with voters, and examining public records
Bridge Detroit is raising money this fall to support election journalism

Why it matters

This journalism matters because Detroit voters face complex decisions across multiple levels of government (statewide races, Congress, Michigan Legislature, and local offices) and need reliable, independent information to make informed choices. Providing free access ensures all voters can understand their options regardless of financial means, and continued accountability reporting after elections helps ensure elected officials are held responsible for their decisions once in office.

What's next

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