Emily Lawler — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Politics Editor at the Detroit Free Press, leading a team of reporters to bring political news, analysis, and insight to readers.
Pursued in-depth investigations and held public officials accountable as a reporter, lead reporter, and editor at MLive.
Began her career in policy and political reporting at MIRS News, covering the Michigan Capitol.

Biography

Emily Lawler is a Politics Editor based in Michigan. She currently leads a team of reporters at the Detroit Free Press, focusing on political news, analysis, and insight for readers.

Lawler began her career in policy and political reporting at MIRS News, an online publication that covers the Michigan Capitol. In 2014, she joined MLive, where she worked as a reporter, lead reporter, and editor, pursuing in-depth investigations and holding public officials accountable.