Michigan November election guide - How to register, where to vote, when polls open
The 2021 November election is here with lots of local races to tune into.
The 2021 November election is here with lots of local races to tune into.
Michigan city's missing election equipment found by state police
Authorities in south Michigan have recovered voter equipment that went missing earlier this week after the city's clerk was barred from running next week's election.
Authorities in south Michigan have recovered voter equipment that went missing earlier this week after the city's clerk was barred from running next week's election.
Whitmer vetoes GOP-backed voter laws that toughened in-person ID and absentee ballot rules
A GOP-affiliated ballot committee is circulating petitions that would enable the Republican-controlled Legislature to still enact a similar initiative next year regardless of Whitmer’s opposition.
A GOP-affiliated ballot committee is circulating petitions that would enable the Republican-controlled Legislature to still enact a similar initiative next year regardless of Whitmer’s opposition.
Dearborn candidate says he faced backlash after calling out racist social media message to Arab residents
A post on WhatsApp written in Arabic said Arab-Americans should only vote for other Arab-Americans in the Dearborn election on Tuesday. Khalil Othman spoke against it - and said he has felt backlash for it.
A post on WhatsApp written in Arabic said Arab-Americans should only vote for other Arab-Americans in the Dearborn election on Tuesday. Khalil Othman spoke against it - and said he has felt backlash for it.
Detroit voters can decriminalize magic mushrooms on Election Day
"People have been doing these for thousands of years," State Sen. Adam Hollier said. "We want people to stop overdosing on fentanyl and things like that. And we can do that if we have safe, effective means to regulate these things."
"People have been doing these for thousands of years," State Sen. Adam Hollier said. "We want people to stop overdosing on fentanyl and things like that. And we can do that if we have safe, effective means to regulate these things."
Detroit expects low turnout at the polls for Election Day
Janice Winfrey says they've trained more than 3,500 poll workers and have tested voting machines yet only expects 15 to 20% of Detroit's eligible population to vote.
Janice Winfrey says they've trained more than 3,500 poll workers and have tested voting machines yet only expects 15 to 20% of Detroit's eligible population to vote.
Detroit City Council election race nears finish line with 4 open seats to fill
There are four open Detroit City Council seats up for grabs in next week's Election Day - but political analyst Adolph Mongo says he can't understand why the races aren't more interesting.
There are four open Detroit City Council seats up for grabs in next week's Election Day - but political analyst Adolph Mongo says he can't understand why the races aren't more interesting.
Whitmer raises $3.1 million more in campaign funds, leaning on recall exemption
Former Detroit police chief James Craig outraised other Republicans vying for the gubernatorial seat, raising $1.4 million in campaign contributions.
Former Detroit police chief James Craig outraised other Republicans vying for the gubernatorial seat, raising $1.4 million in campaign contributions.
Oakland County clerk running tests to ensure accuracy for Election Day
"We use Hart InterCivic equipment," the clerk said. "We don’t use Dominion, that's not what I chose for Oakland County."
"We use Hart InterCivic equipment," the clerk said. "We don’t use Dominion, that's not what I chose for Oakland County."
Public invited to speak up on newly drawn voting district maps at TCF Center
The first stop Wednesday will be at Detroit's TCF Center. You will get the chance to voice concerns for 90 seconds in person or remotely. Starting at noon - you can sign up to speak on the MICRS website or dial 211.
The first stop Wednesday will be at Detroit's TCF Center. You will get the chance to voice concerns for 90 seconds in person or remotely. Starting at noon - you can sign up to speak on the MICRS website or dial 211.
Auto dealer Kevin Rinke spends $10M of own money in run for governor
FOX 2: "What does your wife say about putting $10 million into the campaign?" "She said you better win," he said.
FOX 2: "What does your wife say about putting $10 million into the campaign?" "She said you better win," he said.
Michigan Senate approves bill with voting restrictions, Whitmer likely to veto
Republicans in the Michigan Senate on Wednesday again passed legislation they argue would secure the vote, that critics counter would make it harder. The legislation advances photo ID, absentee ballot and other changes that face a surefire veto from Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer if they reach her desk.
Republicans in the Michigan Senate on Wednesday again passed legislation they argue would secure the vote, that critics counter would make it harder. The legislation advances photo ID, absentee ballot and other changes that face a surefire veto from Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer if they reach her desk.
Macomb County hires firm to examine election servers
The contractor will be paid roughly $16,000 to take apart the server to get a "complete forensic image" of it.
The contractor will be paid roughly $16,000 to take apart the server to get a "complete forensic image" of it.
Whitmer vetoes 4 Michigan election bills, says they perpetuate 'Big Lie'
The bills would have amended Michigan state election law to prohibit tabulators from being connected to the internet, limit access to voter files, mandate training for groups that appoint election challengers, as well as expand polling locations to include private settings.
The bills would have amended Michigan state election law to prohibit tabulators from being connected to the internet, limit access to voter files, mandate training for groups that appoint election challengers, as well as expand polling locations to include private settings.
Michigan political leaders launch ballot drive to join state with national popular vote pact
Fifteen states and Washington D.C. have enacted laws supporting the popular vote movement. It won't go into effect until member states account for at least 270 electoral votes.
Fifteen states and Washington D.C. have enacted laws supporting the popular vote movement. It won't go into effect until member states account for at least 270 electoral votes.
Mayor Mike Duggan refuses to debate Anthony Adams as challenger blasts him
"The debate is about the people," Adams said. "The people need to hear two candidates stand toe-to-toe and debate their issues."
"The debate is about the people," Adams said. "The people need to hear two candidates stand toe-to-toe and debate their issues."
Republicans launch Secure MI vote to tighten election law; critics call it obstructionist
Under the Secure MI vote petition drive, if the absentee ballots did not have a driver's license number or last four digits of Social Security Number - they wouldn't be counted unless they provided proper ID.
Under the Secure MI vote petition drive, if the absentee ballots did not have a driver's license number or last four digits of Social Security Number - they wouldn't be counted unless they provided proper ID.
Michigan GOP launching ballot drive to tighten state's voting and election laws
The ballot initiative would require voters to submit photo identification. It would also require an ID component to file an absentee ballot.
The ballot initiative would require voters to submit photo identification. It would also require an ID component to file an absentee ballot.
Michigan redistricting commission approves time table for adopting new legislative maps
Following a 10-2 vote, commissioners approved a timetable to redraw Michigan's legislative maps, as well as congressional districts.
Following a 10-2 vote, commissioners approved a timetable to redraw Michigan's legislative maps, as well as congressional districts.
Taylor, Pontiac mayors both lose write-in effort in Michigan primaries
The mayors of both Pontiac and Taylor were running as write-in candidates for the August primaries but neither one will be on the ballot in November.
The mayors of both Pontiac and Taylor were running as write-in candidates for the August primaries but neither one will be on the ballot in November.