Joe Biden's search for a running mate enters final stretch
Joe Biden is nearing a final decision on his running mate and is expected to announce his pick the week of Aug. 10.
Joe Biden is nearing a final decision on his running mate and is expected to announce his pick the week of Aug. 10.
Delayed election results? Maybe, but not because of fraud
Delays caused by an increase in voting by mail may contribute to public doubts about the results.
Delays caused by an increase in voting by mail may contribute to public doubts about the results.
Michigan August primary 2020: election guide, absentee ballots, and staying safe while voting in person
Michigan’s primary will be Tuesday, Aug. 4, in the middle of a pandemic and an unprecedented number of voters have already submitted their ballots by mail thanks to a change to state law approved in 2018.
Michigan’s primary will be Tuesday, Aug. 4, in the middle of a pandemic and an unprecedented number of voters have already submitted their ballots by mail thanks to a change to state law approved in 2018.
Despite coronavirus threat, Black voters wary of voting by mail
For many, historical skepticism of a system that tried to keep Black people from the polls and worries that a mailed ballot won't get counted outweigh the prospect of long lines and health dangers from a virus that's disproportionately affected communities of color. Ironically, suspicion of mail-in voting aligns with the views of President Donald Trump, whom many Black voters want out of office.
For many, historical skepticism of a system that tried to keep Black people from the polls and worries that a mailed ballot won't get counted outweigh the prospect of long lines and health dangers from a virus that's disproportionately affected communities of color. Ironically, suspicion of mail-in voting aligns with the views of President Donald Trump, whom many Black voters want out of office.
Trump faces rare rebuke from GOP for floating election delay
President Donald Trump is facing a rare rebuke from the Republican Party for floating the possibility of delaying the November election.
President Donald Trump is facing a rare rebuke from the Republican Party for floating the possibility of delaying the November election.
Detroit election ready for in-person voting on Primary Day
With the COVID-19 pandemic, a record number of people are expected to vote by mail in Michigan and across the country this year. Others will still vote the traditional method and the Detroit clerk says everything is being done to keep them safe this year.
With the COVID-19 pandemic, a record number of people are expected to vote by mail in Michigan and across the country this year. Others will still vote the traditional method and the Detroit clerk says everything is being done to keep them safe this year.
Trump suggests delaying November election -- but date is set by Congress
President Donald Trump is for the first time publicly floating a “delay” to the Nov. 3 presidential election, as he makes unsubstantiated allegations that increased mail-in voting will result in fraud.
President Donald Trump is for the first time publicly floating a “delay” to the Nov. 3 presidential election, as he makes unsubstantiated allegations that increased mail-in voting will result in fraud.
Stacey Abrams moderates Biden for President roundtable with Michiganders
Georgia politician Stacey Abrams moderated a virtual Biden For President roundtable with Michiganders on Wednesday.
Georgia politician Stacey Abrams moderated a virtual Biden For President roundtable with Michiganders on Wednesday.
Joe Biden says he will name running mate in first week of August
The former vice president has vowed to select a woman. He’s also confirmed in recent weeks that his short list includes several women of color.
The former vice president has vowed to select a woman. He’s also confirmed in recent weeks that his short list includes several women of color.
USPS urges jurisdictions to advise voters to request mail-in ballots no less than 15 days before election
States have varying deadlines for when absentee ballot registration needs to be completed, as well as when ballots need to be postmarked or received.
States have varying deadlines for when absentee ballot registration needs to be completed, as well as when ballots need to be postmarked or received.
GOP candidate running for Livonia state rep rebukes 'racial profiling' billboard with her own message
A Republican candidate running for state representative in Livonia has waded into a billboard battle that's been taking place over I-96 with her own message of support for law enforcement. A previous billboard sign showed "Driving While Black? Racial profiling ahead. Welcome to Livonia"
A Republican candidate running for state representative in Livonia has waded into a billboard battle that's been taking place over I-96 with her own message of support for law enforcement. A previous billboard sign showed "Driving While Black? Racial profiling ahead. Welcome to Livonia"
Election officials prepare for safe voting procedures amid COVID-19
With primary day less than two weeks away, Detroit election officials say they're ready to keep everyone safe and make sure everyone's vote counts.
With primary day less than two weeks away, Detroit election officials say they're ready to keep everyone safe and make sure everyone's vote counts.
Trump blames "Democrat-run states" for not getting to hold a "big rally in Michigan"
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. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office said they haven't received any request from the president about holding a 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. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office said they haven't received any request from the president about holding a rally.
Rep. John Lewis, lion of Civil Rights Movement, dies at 80
Representative John Lewis -- a lion of the Civil Rights Movement -- passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Representative John Lewis -- a lion of the Civil Rights Movement -- passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Kanye West files statement of candidacy with FEC for 2020 presidential election
The Oklahoma State Election Board confirmed Yeezy’s candidacy in a July 15 tweet.
The Oklahoma State Election Board confirmed Yeezy’s candidacy in a July 15 tweet.
Sterling Heights opens new election center, installs four absentee ballot drop boxes
The city of Sterling Heights is making its election systems more accessible during the COVID-19 pandemic by opening an election center and installing absentee voter ballot drop boxes at the city's fire stations.
The city of Sterling Heights is making its election systems more accessible during the COVID-19 pandemic by opening an election center and installing absentee voter ballot drop boxes at the city's fire stations.
Campaign leaders for Biden and Trump talk about the race to November
Michigan stands as one of the key swing states in the November race for the White House.
Michigan stands as one of the key swing states in the November race for the White House.
DNC Chair Tom Perez, Lara Trump address president's controversial Detroit comments
This November, Michigan is shaping up to be a key battleground state that will be in play for both Democrats and Republicans in the race to the White House.
This November, Michigan is shaping up to be a key battleground state that will be in play for both Democrats and Republicans in the race to the White House.
Daughter's tweet to vote against her dad in Michigan primary election goes viral
A Michigan woman's tweet asking people to vote against her dad in an upcoming primary race has gone viral.
A Michigan woman's tweet asking people to vote against her dad in an upcoming primary race has gone viral.
U-M cancels Oct. 15 presidential debate over coronavirus
The University of Michigan has cancelled the scheduled presidential debate planned for Oct. 15 over health concerns linked to COVID-19.
The University of Michigan has cancelled the scheduled presidential debate planned for Oct. 15 over health concerns linked to COVID-19.