After record-breaking Michigan primary, eyes turn toward November election

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson plans to debrief residents on how Michigan's August Primary went during a virtual press conference Thursday.

Record absentee voting could shorten presidential campaign season this fall

With a record number of people voting absentee amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the campaign season could be shortened this fall before the general election in November.

Biden on cognitive test: 'Why the hell would I take a test?'

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is pushing back at Republican assertions that he should take a cognitive test to disprove President Donald Trump’s claim that Biden isn’t fit for the Oval Office.

Tlaib fends off candidate Jones to win Democratic nomination in the 13th District

In what was the among the higher-profile races for Congress in Michigan's Primary, Incumbent Democrat Rashida Tlaib fended off Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones to capture the party nomination.

Chrzanowski, Lucido win nominations for Macomb County prosecutor race

In the race to capture the vacant county prosecutor seat, Macomb County Circuit Judge Mary Chrzanowski and State Sen. Pete Lucido won their respective party nominations and will face each other in the general election in November.

Peter Meijer wins Republican nomination for Michigan's 3rd District

Peter Meijer handily won the 3rd District's Republican nomination, beating out freshman state Rep. Lyn Afendoulis and three other Republicans for a seat formally held by Justin Amash. 

'Squad' member Rashida Tlaib leading in early returns in Michigan Primary

"Squad" member Rashida Tlaib is fending off a serious challenge for her House seat in Michigan's primary on Tuesday, in a rematch with the woman she narrowly defeated two years ago.

Over 1.5M Michigan votes cast via absentee but many still vote in person

More than 1.5 million Michigan voters cast absentee ballots before the state's primary election on Tuesday, but there were still those who braved the coronavirus threat and voted in person. 

In 1-on-1 interview, Trump campaign defends president's claim Michigan blocked him from holding a "big rally"

The Trump campaign said Democratic leaders don't want the president on the campaign trail after he blamed restrictions in Michigan for keeping him from holding a "big rally in Michigan" during an interview on Sunday with FOX News.

Michigan's August primary election has arrived
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The state's long-awaited primary election has finally arrived, and it's a strange one. Voters who haven't already mailed in their absentee ballots and are casting their vote in person will find several changes made to the traditional election system.

Republican Michigan Senator Tom Barrett tests positive for COVID-19

The Michigan Senate and House have scrubbed their scheduled meetings on Thursday because one state senator has tested positive for COVID-19.

Rep. Debbie Dingell talks about the need for second round of stimulus checks

"I met a couple that's moving out of the house out of a trailer because they don't want their credit rating impacted and they can't afford to make their rent or mortgage payments."