Democrats preparing for 2028 presidential race in early voting states

The first presidential primary votes won’t be cast for another two and a half years, but three Democratic presidential prospects are campaigning in South Carolina for 10 days this month.

Board approves Ranked Choice Voting summary that residents will see on petitions

Ranked Choice Voting is not how Michigan chooses its elected officials. But it could be as a ballot proposal works its way through the process. Here's where things stand

Detroit's mayoral candidates gather in heated forum ahead of election

The Detroit mayoral election is heating up as two panels of candidates faced off in a forum at Wayne County Community College District's Northwest Campus Thursday night.

Detroit's mayoral candidates gather in heated forum
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FOX 2 was there during the event, when Moderator Charlie Leduff went into the crowd to calm things down in an evening that saw former Detroit Police Chief James Craig, businessman John Barlow, city councilmember Fred Durhal and business owner Joel Haashiim tearing it up over education and whose children go to private versus public schools. And that was only the first panel.

Biden?s cancer diagnosis & Rogers on the race for Senate
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President Biden announces he?s been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Plus, former Congressman Mike Rogers on his run for U.S. Senate

Detroit mayoral candidates speak during forum
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They talked about whether city neighborhoods have been left out of the rich development transforming downtown and midtown.

Detroit councilmember kicked off 2025 ballot sues city clerk to be reinstated

Gabriela Santiago-Romero, the District 6 councilmember in Detroit, is contesting her disqualification from the 2025 primary ballot by the Detroit City Clerk.

Michigan Special Election: Guide to May 6 races around the state

The first election of the year is nearly here - and dozens of municipalities have something on the ballot around metro Detroit.

Michigan's proof-of-citizenship ballot proposal draft approved by election board

The controversial amendment would require either a birth certificate, passport, or document proving citizenship before voting in Michigan. Opponents say it adds burdens to the voting process while supporters argue it keeps noncitizens from casting a ballot.

Abdul El-Sayed running for U.S. Senate in Michigan

The former director of Wayne County's Department of Health, Human, and Veterans Service is running for U.S. Senate in his second bid for statewide office.

Adam Hollier running for Congress, challenging Shri Thanedar for Detroit seat

This will be Hollier's third campaign for Michigan's 13th Congressional District, where he hopes to challenge U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar. His last bid ended when he was disqualified in 2024.

Michigan Governor Whitmer delivers speech to leaders in Washington D.C.
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Before laying out her plans for U.S. manufacturing and defense during her "Build America, Build!" address, the governor touched on tariffs and the impact they could have on the country.

SAVE Act: How voter registration would change under proposed bill

The SAVE Act is set to get a vote this week. Here’s what to know about the bill that aims to require proof of citizenship to vote.