Michigan Senate, governor debates happening this week

We’ll have special coverage this week on “The Pulse" for the big debates happening in Michigan. The gubernatorial debate is Tuesday, and the Senate debate on Thursday.

Obama to join Benson, El-Sayed for Detroit campaign stop

Former President Barack Obama is coming to Michigan later this month to help boost state Democratic candidates across the Nov. 3 midterm election finish line.

Dearborn Public Schools bond proposal: Historic $1.5 billion project would span 20 years

The bond proposal would impact every school, broken up in four phases to renovate every facility, build new ones, improve safety standards and add STEAM learning spaces among the improvements.

Detroit museums millage: What Oakland, Wayne county will vote on in November

Voters in Wayne and Oakland counties have a say in approving a millage for The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and Detroit Historical Society. Here’s what to know.

Detroit Zoo millage renewal: What Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties are voting on

Wayne, Oakland and Macomb county voters have a say in renewing the millage for the Detroit Zoo that was first approved back in 2008. Here's what to know.

Absentee ballot printing error in Belleville, Sumpter and Van Buren Twp

A printing error was discovered on absentee ballots sent to voters in Belleville, Sumpter and Van Buren Township. Officials say new ballots and additional instructions will be mailed.

Mike Rogers repeats call to end Iran war, says opponent 'does not play with others'

Republican Mike Rogers repeated calls for an end to the Iran war amid climbing gas prices while framing the election for U.S. Senate as one between the “American dream" and what he describes as divisive politics.

Michigan Ballot Proposal 2: Money out of politics

Proposal 2 on the Michigan ballot this November would prohibit utility companies and some government contractors from making political contributions

Michigan Ballot Proposal 1: Revising state constitution

Proposal one on Michigan’s ballot this November asks residents if the state should hold a constitutional convention with the goal of revising the document that governs Michigan’s laws.

Voting in Michigan: What to know ahead of November election

The election is just six weeks away, and absentee ballots will begin going out to voters this week. Here’s a timeline of what to know ahead of the election, and a look at the different ways you can vote.

Senate debate: Mike Rogers declined, Abdul El-Sayed confirmed

Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed has committed and will be in studio, while Republican Mike Rogers and his campaign have declined the invitation. The debate is happening regardless with an open podium.

U.S. Senate debate: Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers takeaways and analysis

Topics ranged from Medicare for All, Hasan Piker, Israel-Palestine relations with the U.S. and the war in Iran. While Democrat Abdul El-Sayed was in attendance, Republican Mike Rogers was not.

How to register to vote in Michigan

National Voter Registration Day falls on Sept. 15 this year and serves as a reminder to check your registration status ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3.

Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November

President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.

'How dare you, Congressman:' John James, Jocelyn Benson trade barbs over 9/11 themed campaign ad

Two candidates for Michigan governor are in a heated back and forth on social media after Republican John James posted an ad attacking Democrat Jocelyn Benson, saying she “stands with a radical left that says America deserved 9/11."

Trump's order to limit mail voting blocked by appeals court

An appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that blocks President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting. 

Trump promises every American adult $5,000 if GOP wins the midterms

President Donald Trump made a pledge Wednesday to send every American adult a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" if Republicans retain control of Congress in November.