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."
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Protest held against GOP's proposed election integrity bills in Lansing
The 39 bills would prevent unsolicited voter applications by mail, restrict drop boxes, and require voter IDs for absentee ballots.
The 39 bills would prevent unsolicited voter applications by mail, restrict drop boxes, and require voter IDs for absentee ballots.
Michigan SOS Jocelyn Benson calls GOP election reform bills 'anti-American effort'
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said bills introduced by Republicans would make it harder to vote.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said bills introduced by Republicans would make it harder to vote.
Ford, GM, and 34 other Michigan companies oppose GOP voting bills
Republican lawmakers in almost every U.S. state have introduced new voting bills that many argue will restrict access at the ballot. The GOP has said it will reduce election fraud.
Republican lawmakers in almost every U.S. state have introduced new voting bills that many argue will restrict access at the ballot. The GOP has said it will reduce election fraud.
Antrim County Clerk: I won't count May primary ballots by hand
The northern Michigan county has been in the spotlight since the 2020 election when incorrect results showed a local victory for Joe Biden over Donald Trump. The mistake was due to human error, not voting machines.
The northern Michigan county has been in the spotlight since the 2020 election when incorrect results showed a local victory for Joe Biden over Donald Trump. The mistake was due to human error, not voting machines.
Court rules it's too difficult for independent candidates to make Michigan ballot
A 2-1 federal appeals court ruled Michigan's requirements for unaffiliated candidates getting on a statewide ballot are unconstitutional.
A 2-1 federal appeals court ruled Michigan's requirements for unaffiliated candidates getting on a statewide ballot are unconstitutional.
Michigan's new redistricting commission asks for delay in drawing new maps
An eight-month delay from the U.S. Census Bureau could throw elections into disarray next cycle, including in Michigan, which is currently drawing new maps for congressional districts.
An eight-month delay from the U.S. Census Bureau could throw elections into disarray next cycle, including in Michigan, which is currently drawing new maps for congressional districts.
Northern Michigan County opts to hand-count ballots after incorrect result during 2020 election
A northern Michigan County will count the ballots for its next election by hand instead of using its voting machines. The Dominion-owned machines received heavy, but wrongly-placed criticism over issues in the vote count during the 2020 election.
A northern Michigan County will count the ballots for its next election by hand instead of using its voting machines. The Dominion-owned machines received heavy, but wrongly-placed criticism over issues in the vote count during the 2020 election.
States with increases in absentee voting saw drop in rejected ballots
Voting experts say the decline is due to extensive voter education campaigns, work by volunteers to help find voters and fix ballot issues, and efforts to make absentee voting easier.
Voting experts say the decline is due to extensive voter education campaigns, work by volunteers to help find voters and fix ballot issues, and efforts to make absentee voting easier.
Michigan public record advocates unveil details of ballot proposal
Michigan's governor and lawmakers are wholly exempt from the public records requests - one of two states in the country that do so. A new ballot initiative would require records to be produced in 60 days.
Michigan's governor and lawmakers are wholly exempt from the public records requests - one of two states in the country that do so. A new ballot initiative would require records to be produced in 60 days.
Bills that would clean up Michigan's voter registration rolls meet resistance
Republicans and Democrats clashed over new election legislation that would purge the state's voting rolls of voters who haven't participated in an election in decades and don't verify their birthdate in the next two November elections.
Republicans and Democrats clashed over new election legislation that would purge the state's voting rolls of voters who haven't participated in an election in decades and don't verify their birthdate in the next two November elections.
Michigan Secretary of State proposes election day holiday, required absentee ballots applications
Michigan's Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson, is proposing a number of changes to the state's election process including ways she says will make it more equitable for everyone to vote.
Michigan's Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson, is proposing a number of changes to the state's election process including ways she says will make it more equitable for everyone to vote.
Benson joins 16 other Secretaries of State in Election Funding Ask
Michigan Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson, recently joined a bipartisan group with 16 other secretaries of state across the country.
Michigan Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson, recently joined a bipartisan group with 16 other secretaries of state across the country.
Threats made by a Pres. Trump supporter, ‘Change out government officials with bullets instead of ballots’
The person who made the threatening Facebook post can face up to 20 years in prison and have to pay a $250,000 fine.
The person who made the threatening Facebook post can face up to 20 years in prison and have to pay a $250,000 fine.
Michigan election lawsuits alleging ballot tampering, processing problems
The initial complaint hinged on who Kallman calls a whistleblower.
The initial complaint hinged on who Kallman calls a whistleblower.