Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Nov. 4, 2026

El-Sayed claims victory, wins historic U.S. Senate race (https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/11/04/el-sayed-rogers-who-won-michigan-senate-race/92501377007/) Reports: Benson beats James in Michigan's race for governor (https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/11/04/jocelyn-benson-elected-michigan-governor/92382050007/) Garlin Gilchrist is Michigan's next Secretary of State, reports say (https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/11/04/michigan-secretary-of-state-election-results-garlin-gilchrist-anthony-forlini/92518381007/) Before Election Day, Michigan gas prices down 30 cents from a week ago (https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/11/02/michigan-gas-prices-down-refinery/92559698007/) Woman charged with stalking Eminem's Macomb County home (https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/10/29/michigan-woman-charged-stalking-eminem-residence/92495799007/)