A Data-Informed Interview Series Covering the 2026 Michigan Elections.
The Policy Desk is a student-led political media platform combining long-form candidate interviews with policy research and data analysis. Every conversation is prepared with candidate-specific research drawn from legislative records, voting history, and public data.
The project operates independently. It does not endorse candidates, does not accept money from campaigns or PACs, and is not affiliated with any political party or institution.
Harsimran Kaur Singh
Harsimran Kaur Singh is the founder of The Policy Desk, a student-powered politics and policy media platform focused on making civic life more accessible, accountable, and data-informed. As a University of Michigan student studying Statistics and Political Science, she brings an analytical lens to journalism, using policy research, legislative tracking, survey analysis, and data interpretation to connect political conversations to real-world impact.
- ◼ Michigan House Minority Leader’s Office
- ◼ Campaigns and constituent offices for Michigan state representatives and U.S. representatives
- ◼ Founded a district-wide equity council and sustainability council
- ◼ Policy and advocacy roles across multiple nonprofit organizations
Research-Backed Interviews, Published in Full.
The Policy Desk offers candidates a structured platform for substantive, extended conversation with a student audience that is actively engaged in Michigan politics. Questions are grounded in policy research, legislative data, and public record.
Every candidate receives the same long-form treatment. Every interview is published in full across written, audio, and video formats.
Three Formats From Every Interview.
Full transcript, edited for clarity. Published through the Michigan Daily or self-published on this site.
Full-length audio of every conversation. Weekly, on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
2–3 clips per interview for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. The moments that matter.
Every Major 2026 Michigan Statewide Race.
Open seat. Whitmer is term-limited. Major candidates across all party lines.
Open seat. One of the most competitive Senate races in the country in 2026.
Shapes criminal justice and consumer protection policy for the whole state.
Who oversees Michigan elections matters. We talk to every candidate running for the office.
University governance and down-ballot races that directly affect Michigan students.
Get in Touch
For tips, press inquiries, or candidate outreach: info@thepolicydesk.us