Whistleblower warns new USPS mail-in ballot system could threaten midterm elections

An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.

Mike Rogers unanswered for Detroit Senate debate; Abdul El-Sayed committed

FOX 2 is hosting the Detroit Senate debate in two weeks on Sept. 15, but has received no answer from Mike Rogers nor his campaign. Abdul El-Sayed is committed.

Abdul El-Sayed leads Mike Rogers in latest poll

Michigan Democrats were ranking favorably in a latest election poll, with both Abdul El-Sayed and Jocelyn Benson leading 4 points over their Republican counterparts.

JD Vance, Mike Rogers campaign at MAGA super PAC event in Michigan

Vice President JD Vance is in Michigan for a MAGA-hosted event in Metro Detroit where he'll appear alongside several high-profile Republicans, including Mike Rogers, John James, and others.

Judge again blocks Trump administration's attempt to restrict mail-in ballots

A federal judge stalled President Donald Trump’s order limiting mail-in voting, creating a legal roadblock before midterm ballots go out to voters.

Abdul El-Sayed’s win triggered wave of anti-Muslim rhetoric, analysis found

A Washington Post analysis found Abdul El-Sayed’s win triggered a wave of anti-Muslim rhetoric online. Specifically here at home, CAIR-MI said it received multiple specific death threats after Jake Lang’s Dearborn visit last week.

Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers latest polls

Abdul El-Sayed leads Mike Rogers by 7 points in a new Michigan Senate Poll. See some of the latest polling results here.

Jocelyn Benson names running mate: Winnie Brinks

The Democratic nominee for governor selected Michigan's Senate Majority Leader as her running mate.

Detroit Talk City | Anthony Hudson and Clarence Black
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Anthony Hudson, the libertarian candidate for governor in Michigan, talks about shaking up the governor's race. And Clarence Black talks about making history in Berkley as the first African American elected to city council. 

John James taps Michigan House representative for lieutenant governor pick

"He will lead the fight against corruption, fraud, waste, and abuse, protecting core services while fixing what’s broken," James said.

Judge blocks Trump’s mail-in voting executive order again

President Donald Trump’s executive order barring the U.S. Postal Service from delivering mail-in ballots to anyone not on a list of eligible voters compiled by the federal government suffered another legal setback.

Downriver candidate could become first transgender state representative in Michigan

"My community didn't vote for history. They didn't vote because of identity. They voted because I'm showing up for their issues, trying to get tough on utility companies, health care reform and protecting freedom for everybody in our state."

Election 2026: What to know about the November midterm key races

Election 2026 will determine which party controls Congress, with Republicans defending narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.

Trump casts doubt on Michigan primary as Senate race heats up with El-Sayed victory

The midterm election is a few months away and one of the most closely watched contests in the country is the Senate race between progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.

Political experts react to President Trump's election comments about Wayne County
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President Donald Trump was quick to cast doubt on the integrity of the upcoming election with a Truth Social post Wednesday, calling Wayne County and Detroit "one of the most corrupt voting areas in the United States." He referred to the area as "third world," alleged fake mail-in ballots, and warned people to "get ready for another rigged election."

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's Senate Primary, moves on to face Mike Rogers
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Abdul El-Sayed delivered a hard-fought victory speech in front of the Spirit of Detroit downtown saying, "We took on a machine."  Opponent Mike Rogers fired off a response calling El-Sayed an extremist and spoke about Michigan's economy and education struggles, adding that for 25 years both Senate seats were held by Democrats. "The choice this November is simple: common sense or complete insanity," he said. "They've driven 200,000 manufacturing jobs out of Michigan. They've dropped our schools to 45th in the nation. Working people are paying more, earning less, and getting left behind.

Reactions after El-Sayed defeats Stevens
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El-Sayed advances to run against Republican Mike Rogers in the general election on Nov. 4.  He wasted no time launching into attacks on Rogers, a former 14-year member of Congress as a representative and onetime FBI agent. Rogers advanced through the primary unopposed after narrowly losing to Elissa Slotkin in 2024.