Randy Essex

detroit, michigan, united states

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I've spent my career striving to do journalism that makes a difference -- that holds institutions accountable, explains complex issues, helps communities. Along the way, I've enjoyed a seminar in America, leading award-winning coverage of presidential politics in Iowa and Ohio; the auto industry and urban rebirth in Detroit; immigration in Colorado; and a return to my home state to lead the Omaha World-Herald. Now back with the Detroit Free Press. 2016 winner of American Society of News Editors' Burl Osborne Editorial Leadership award.

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Michigan's 7th and 10th House races are rare battlegrounds | Opinion

Follow Michigan’s 7th and 10th House races are rare battlegrounds | Opinion Randy Essex Thu, August 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As I watched returns from an important Aug. 4 prima... See more

yahoo.com•Randy Essex•Aug 6, 2026

Why Michigan's 7th and 10th House races matter in November

As I watched returns from an important Aug. 4 primary election that brought some surprises, I was particularly interested in two Michigan congressional districts, the 7th and 10th, that are rarities in current American politics: They are competitive in No... See more

freep.com•Randy Essex•Aug 6, 2026

OPINION: Nothing sweeter than Nebraska-Iowa in March Madness - Yahoo Sports

Story by OPINION: Nothing sweeter than Nebraska-Iowa in March Madness The Nebraska-Iowa rivalry is one of the first for Husker fans since joining the Big Ten Conference in 2010. The feeling is sometimes mutual. (Aaron Sanderford/Nebraska Examiner) Randy E... See more

yahoo.com•Randy Essex•Mar 25, 2026

Nothing sweeter than Nebraska-Iowa in March Madness

Nothing sweeter than Nebraska-Iowa in March Madness Early in Tim Miles’ disappointing tenure as Nebraska’s basketball coach, I was waiting for a connecting flight at Chicago’s Midway Airport when a bunch of tall guys sporting my alma mater’s logo deplaned... See more

timesrepublican.com•Randy Essex•Mar 25, 2026

Opinion: I wish Americans could see Trump the way Canadians do

Opinion: I wish Americans could see Trump the way Canadians do Share this Story : Windsor Star Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Opinion: I wish Americans could see Trump the way Canadians do 'It becomes more clear by the day that Trump i... See more

qoshe.com•Randy Essex•Mar 20, 2026

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Michigan's 7th and 10th House races are rare battlegrounds | Opinion

Why Michigan's 7th and 10th House races matter in November

OPINION: Nothing sweeter than Nebraska-Iowa in March Madness - Yahoo Sports

Nothing sweeter than Nebraska-Iowa in March Madness

Opinion: I wish Americans could see Trump the way Canadians do

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Michigan's 7th and 10th House races are rare battlegrounds | Opinion

Why Michigan's 7th and 10th House races matter in November

OPINION: Nothing sweeter than Nebraska-Iowa in March Madness - Yahoo Sports

Nothing sweeter than Nebraska-Iowa in March Madness

Opinion: I wish Americans could see Trump the way Canadians do

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