Whitmer, Gilchrist attribute successful reelection bid to young voters
College students in East Lansing and Ann Arbor stood in line for hours as they registered to vote in the 2022 midterms.
College students in East Lansing and Ann Arbor stood in line for hours as they registered to vote in the 2022 midterms.
Tudor Dixon concedes Michigan governor race
In a statement, the Republican challenger said she called Gretchen Whitmer to wish her well.
In a statement, the Republican challenger said she called Gretchen Whitmer to wish her well.
Live Election Updates: Gretchen Whitmer wins governor's seat; AG race called for Nessel
Democrats romped through Michigan on their way to adding another seat in Congress, potentially flipping the state legislature, and possibly holding statewide seats.
Democrats romped through Michigan on their way to adding another seat in Congress, potentially flipping the state legislature, and possibly holding statewide seats.
Michigan Democrats poised for governing 'trifecta' with potential majorities in House, Senate chambers
Democrats haven't controlled the state House, Senate, and governor's office at the same time in 38 years.
Democrats haven't controlled the state House, Senate, and governor's office at the same time in 38 years.
Updated tech, pre-processing enable successful ballot count in Detroit
Election workers counted a record-number of absentee ballots for a midterm after tabulating more than 80,000 mail-in votes.
Election workers counted a record-number of absentee ballots for a midterm after tabulating more than 80,000 mail-in votes.
Democrats flip west Michigan district in Congress; Elissa Slotkin victorious in competitive District 7 race
Two races remain undecided in Michigan, which has already seen one district seat flip parties during a busy election night.
Two races remain undecided in Michigan, which has already seen one district seat flip parties during a busy election night.
Michigan voters enshrine right to abortion in big night for ballot proposals
Ballot measures that approve of changes to term limits, voting practices, and abortion access all passed during the midterms.
Ballot measures that approve of changes to term limits, voting practices, and abortion access all passed during the midterms.
Michigan Election Results: Gretchen Whitmer projected to win reelection for governor, beating Tudor Dixon
Whitmer was projected the winner by FOX News with 51.5 percent to Dixon's 46.9 percent with 35 percent of the votes counted.
Whitmer was projected the winner by FOX News with 51.5 percent to Dixon's 46.9 percent with 35 percent of the votes counted.
Abortion, inflation, and gas prices among top issues driving people to polls
"I just want the right to abortions - personally," Lizzi Murphy said. "Even if you don't want to have one and you're against it, doesn't mean you should take it from other people and the options."
"I just want the right to abortions - personally," Lizzi Murphy said. "Even if you don't want to have one and you're against it, doesn't mean you should take it from other people and the options."
Live election updates- Polls now closed in Michigan; officials report 'strong turnout'
The secretary of state said only isolated problems of pollbooks not working and signs being too close to polling places had been reported. "Things are going really smooth."
The secretary of state said only isolated problems of pollbooks not working and signs being too close to polling places had been reported. "Things are going really smooth."
How to report voter intimidation and election misinformation in Michigan
The feds are also monitoring elections in Michigan, focusing on five cities including Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Pontiac, and Southfield.
The feds are also monitoring elections in Michigan, focusing on five cities including Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Pontiac, and Southfield.
Department of Justice monitoring elections in 5 Michigan cities
The monitoring is part of a long-standing tradition of federal authorities ensuring the voting rights act is upheld during election day.
The monitoring is part of a long-standing tradition of federal authorities ensuring the voting rights act is upheld during election day.
Oakland County to vote on public transit with SMART service on the ballot
The proposal will force cities and communities that have opted out of public transit to buy in. Some are already paying for their own transportation service and if the transit measure is approved, they’ll be paying a lot more.
The proposal will force cities and communities that have opted out of public transit to buy in. Some are already paying for their own transportation service and if the transit measure is approved, they’ll be paying a lot more.
Detroit police will be on hand for ballot-counting at Huntington Place
"Chief White is going to make sure that we have a police presence here at Huntington Place to ensure that every poll worker is secure," Daniel Baxter said.
"Chief White is going to make sure that we have a police presence here at Huntington Place to ensure that every poll worker is secure," Daniel Baxter said.
Michigan pollster says expect a 'red mirage' on election night
"I am really worried about what is going to happen on election night," said Richard Czuba, a pollster with Glengariff.
"I am really worried about what is going to happen on election night," said Richard Czuba, a pollster with Glengariff.
Michigan high court reinstates poll challenger guidance
Cellphones will not be allowed in rooms where absentee ballots are being counted and challengers will need to work with a liaison instead of with election officials.
Cellphones will not be allowed in rooms where absentee ballots are being counted and challengers will need to work with a liaison instead of with election officials.
Michigan Live Election Results: Whitmer defeats Dixon in governor race
The governor race between Democratic Incumbent Gretchen Whitmer and Republican Challenger Tudor Dixon is Michigan's most consequential statewide election in four years and one of most significant races in the 2022 Midterm race.
The governor race between Democratic Incumbent Gretchen Whitmer and Republican Challenger Tudor Dixon is Michigan's most consequential statewide election in four years and one of most significant races in the 2022 Midterm race.
Southfield city clerk resigns after pleading no contest to charge stemming from 2018 election mistake coverup
Southfield City Clerk Sherikia Hawkins has resigned after pleading no contest to misconduct in office. Officials say she altered ballot counts during the 2018 November election to cover up a mistake.
Southfield City Clerk Sherikia Hawkins has resigned after pleading no contest to misconduct in office. Officials say she altered ballot counts during the 2018 November election to cover up a mistake.
What to expect at the first Michigan Governor's debate
On Thursday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican challenger Tudor Dixon will debate for the first time ahead of the November Election. Here's what to expect.
On Thursday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican challenger Tudor Dixon will debate for the first time ahead of the November Election. Here's what to expect.
Michigan election software CEO arrested on suspicion of stealing election worker info
A small Michigan election company that was the target of election deniers is now under investigation for mismanaging the data of poll workers in California.
A small Michigan election company that was the target of election deniers is now under investigation for mismanaging the data of poll workers in California.