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.
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.
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.
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."
"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.
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."
"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.
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.
"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.
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."
"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.