Eastpointe mayor ousted, millages approved across Metro Detroit during August Primary
It was a busy election day with several mayoral positions up for grabs around the region.
Michigan election guide: August Primary ballot info, when polls close, how to register
It's no presidential election year but there are still several key local elections happening around Michigan. See more details on them here.
Mayoral elections in Westland, Warren could upend Democratic control in Michigan
Democrats' slim majority could turn into a tie depending on how local elections play out in Metro Detroit on Tuesday.
3rd Trump ally charged in Michigan voter tabulator case
Matt DePerno, a former nominee for Michigan Attorney General, was charged in the election tabulator case for alleged tampering with machines following the 2020 election.
First GOP debate faces threats of boycott as lower-polling candidates try to qualify
With a focus on gathering support and securing a spot on the debate stage, GOP candidates with lower poll numbers face pressure to meet the requirements set by the Republican National Committee.
Third defendant in Michigan signature scandal turns self in
Willie Reed is charged with 27 felony counts after allegedly defrauding nine Republican candidacies.
3 charged in Michigan signature scandal that spoiled five Republican candidacies
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig and millionaire businessman Perry Johnson were contenders for governor before accusations of forgery and a criminal enterprise derailed their campaigns.
Mike Pence launches 2024 presidential bid with Trump critiques over Jan. 6, abortion
Pence opened his presidential bid with an unusually forceful critique of Trump over Jan. 6, saying, “Anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States."
Scoop: Michigan lawmaker Mallory McMorrow considering run for governor
Gretchen Whitmer's second term may have only just started, but some are already making moves for the next run for Michigan governor
Warren Mayor Jim Fouts cannot run for 5th term after Michigan high court decision
The longtime mayor has been at the helm of the city since 2007.
AI tools present political peril in 2024 with threat to mislead voters: 'Not prepared for this'
When combined with the powerful algorithms of social media, experts say political misinformation generated using AI has the potential to spread farther and faster than ever before.
Gretchen Whitmer's sister running for Congress
Liz Gereghty, the sister of Michigan's governor has launched a campaign for political office.
Michigan voters oust small-town clerk accused of tampering with election equipment
A tablet that was part of the Adams Township voter tabulator had been removed, investigators discovered, before state police seized it from the ousted clerk.
Absentee voting expanded in Michigan for military service members overseas
Voters approved expanding absentee voting last election.
Michigan official gets six months house arrest for ballot sabotage
Kathy Funk, a Democrat, tore the seal off of a ballot box so a recount of her narrow victory couldn't be challenged.
Michigan SOS Benson pushes to ban guns at polling places, create Voting Rights Act
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is working to ban guns at polling places as part of the Voting Rights Act.
Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens says she won't run for U.S. senate
Stevens' name was floated as a potential candidate for the coveted seat in the U.S. Senate, following Debbie Stabbenow's announcement she would not seek reelection.
Benson, Michigan Democrats want to ban doxxing of election workers in push for new voting reforms
As threats against election workers persisted in 2022, the secretary wants to amp up the punishments against those that harass workers.
Gary Peters returning to lead Senate Democrats as chair of party's fundraising
The Michigan senator successfully defended every seat during a tough midterm race in the 2022 election season.
Michigan could hold country's first primary after state Senate approves moving up election
Iowa has traditionally held the country's first caucus and New Hampshire the first primary. Michigan just took a big step in overtaking both as the first presidential contest.