# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Issues & Ale: It's Just Politics - Michigan’s Primary Election Preview
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 29 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 29 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join Michigan Public’s  Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta for a preview of the upcoming Michigan Primary, a week before the election!About this EventWatch in person or online!This August will be the first round of highly competitive races across multiple top offices in the state. Term limits will force a turnover in the Governor’s office, U.S. Senator Gary Peters leaves an open Senate seat after announcing his retirement, and both parties will be vying for control of Michigan’s Legislature.On August 4th, voters will decide which major-party candidates advance in the Gubernatorial race, which of the three Democratic candidates will move forward to face Mike Rogers (R) in the race for U.S. Senator, and more.Join Michigan Public’s It’s Just Politics co-hosts Zoe Clark (Political Director) and Rick Pluta (Senior Capitol Correspondent), and guest panelists Simon D. Schuster (Capitol Reporter, Bridge Michigan) and Jordyn Hermani (Policy & Politics Reporter, Bridge Michigan), as they preview this heated election. They’ll dive into the key races, campaign promises, and stakes of this midterm primary. Plus, they’ll answer your questions about the upcoming election cycle.Attend in person or watch online. Admission is free, but in-person space is limited, so advance registration is needed. Maximum 2 registrations per person (1 + Guest) for in-person attendance.Issues and Ale is an event series from Michigan Public designed to engage people in conversations about important issues facing Michigan in an informal atmosphere. Your questions are always welcome.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/issues-and-ale-its-just-politics-michigans-primary-election-preview/100001991720129523
- **Event Categories**: sports, parties, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  - Location: Bell's Eccentric Cafe
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Kalamazoo
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Bell's Eccentric Cafe
- **lat**: 42.294927
- **long**: -85.5790038
- **full address**: Bell's Eccentric Cafe, 355 East Kalamazoo Avenue, Kalamazoo, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Issues & Ale: It's Just Politics - Michigan s Primary Election Preview being held?
  - **A:** Issues & Ale: It's Just Politics - Michigan s Primary Election Preview takes place on Wed, 29 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 29 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Bell's Eccentric Cafe, 355 East Kalamazoo Avenue, Kalamazoo, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Issues & Ale: It's Just Politics - Michigan s Primary Election Preview?
  - **A:** Issues & Ale: It's Just Politics - Michigan s Primary Election Preview is organized by Michigan Radio.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Issues & Ale: It's Just Politics - Michigan s Primary Election Preview is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kalamazoo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Issues & Ale: It's Just Politics - Michigan s Primary Election Preview sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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