Genesee County Sheriff has not ruled out bid for Michigan Governor as a Democrat
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is considering a run for Michigan governor - as a Democrat to challenge Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Garret Soldano leading Republican candidates for Michigan governor in fundraising
Whoever comes out on top for the Republican nomination for governor, they'll be up against Gretchen Whitmer and a $10 million war chest.
Ex-Chief James Craig forms exploratory committee for Michigan gubernatorial run
In both a video posted on YouTube and a press release that was sent early Wednesday morning, Craig confirmed rumors about an interest in a run for Michigan's top political office.
Detroit will ask voters if a reparations committee should be created
"Since the previous election and the death of George Floyd, the idea of reparations has gained a lot of attention and I think now legislatures are getting more serious about addressing this issue," Mary Sheffield said.
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig says he has 'an important announcement' next week
Rumors about a run for governor have swirled around the former police chief after he retired from his position in law enforcement in June.
Kamala Harris visits Detroit; VP to talk voting rights, COVID-19 vaccine during Michigan visit
Harris discussed voting rights and the COVID-19 vaccine during her first visit to Michigan. Detroit, the centerpiece to election controversy from 2020 and vaccine hesitation, is a fitting place for the vice president to make her pitch.
Michigan Republicans plan to add ID requirement to absentee ballot applications is dead
Lawmakers in the GOP-led state House received heavy pushback from election clerks and voting-rights advocates about plans to add an ID component to absentee ballots and signature verification at polling places.
Michigan Republicans pass bills to require ID to vote; Whitmer to veto
The Michigan Senate has pushed through a wave of bills that would require a photo ID to vote. It was passed along party lines and will likely get passed in the House as well. But faces a certain veto by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Michigan officials fear conspiracy theorists will fill election worker shortage
"These conspiracy theorists are in it for the long haul. They're in it to completely crumble our republic, and they're looking at these election administrator positions," said Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum, a Democrat. "They're playing the long game."
Michigan increasingly accepting of COVID-19 vaccine and hybrid work, new survey shows
The survey also found high energy for voting in the 2022 election, indicating motivation for casting a ballot next year might be equal to the 2020 presidential election. But the package of voting bills the legislature considered got mixed reviews.
Westland mayoral candidate accused of offensive social media posts, residency questions
"Every time somebody calls him out about something he posted that was derogatory or negative, he claims that his Facebook has been hacked," said Tricia Ray. "Like, his Facebook has probably been hacked 150 times in the last six weeks according to him."
Michigan GOP amends absentee ballot bill to require private info instead of photo ID
Any Michigan citizen would need to include their driver's license number or the last four digits of their social security number according to the bill. Opponents say that increases the chances of people being victims of identity theft.
Tudor Dixon, host of America's Voice Live, to run for governor on Republican ticket
"Watching so many people in Michigan suffer from lockdowns and seeing that they did not have a voice in our government which has never happened before in the US history, the people don't have a voice," Dixon said, explaining why she is running.
Michigan public can partake in redrawing district boundaries starting today
This will be the first redrawing of Michigan's boundaries where the public can offer input. Previously, lawmakers redrew districts without any say from voters.
DPD Chief Craig's retirement for possible gubernatorial run staggers political insiders
"He will have critics as all candidates do," said Karen Dumas. "But I am not so sure that would hinder his attempt to secure the office of governor. I think he brings a lot of strength to whatever he does."
Sources: Detroit Police Chief James Craig set to announce retirement Monday, considering run for state office
FOX 2 has confirmed from reliable sources that Detroit Police Chief James Craig is set to make an announcement regarding his retirement Monday. He is also said to be considering a run for state-wide office, possibly governor, according to FOX 2 sources.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson pushes 'For the People' act
As Michigan lawmakers consider legislation to change how elections are held, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is coming out in support of a national bill to support voting rights.
Senate Republicans relax bill that closes drop boxes early
Instead of closing the drop boxes before Election Day in Michigan, the bill now proposes to close them three hours before polls close. Opponents to the legislation were not appeased.
Michigan House approves bill that moves August primary to June
Legislation that would combine May and August elections into one day in June cleared the state House Tuesday. Many Democrats and some Republicans opposed the bill.
Michigan loses seat in Congress, electoral college vote after 2020 census
Michigan will be losing a seat in Congress and a vote in the electoral college after the 2020 Census showed the state's population is lagging.