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10/22/2026

10/22/2026

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With the Nov. 3 election approaching, we've been digging into where candidates stand on the issues affecting our communities, including air pollution, water quality, sky-high energy bills, data centers and climate policy.

We've also created a nonpartisan 2026 Environmental Voter Guide to help Michigan voters learn more about their candidates, explore their positions on environmental issues, review voting records, and see who's funding their campaigns. https://voterguide.planetdetroit.org/

Now we want to hear from you!

Ask us about air pollution in Southwest Detroit, neighborhood flooding, rising DTE bills, water quality, urban agriculture and more. How might the races for governor, U.S. Senate, and the Michigan Legislature shape environmental policy in Detroit and across Southeast Michigan? What have we learned about the candidates, their records, and who's funding their campaigns?

We're happy to talk about all of it, including what surprised us while reporting this guide and what questions candidates still haven't answered.

We'll be answering questions tomorrow, Monday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET at this post: https://www.reddit.com/r/Detroit/comments/1x9f2s8/were_planet_detroit_journalists_covering/

We're posting early so you can start submitting questions now. Members of our reporting team will join the conversation tomorrow, and we'll add a team photo and introductions then.

Thanks to the r/Detroit moderators for having us. Looking forward to your questions!