Kevin McCarthy wins GOP nomination for House speaker amid party factions
The formal vote for House speaker will come when the new Congress convenes in January.
The formal vote for House speaker will come when the new Congress convenes in January.
Live midterm election results: Key races for governor around the U.S.
Voters in 36 states are casting ballots for governor in the 2022 midterm elections. Here's a state-by-state look at results in key races.
Voters in 36 states are casting ballots for governor in the 2022 midterm elections. Here's a state-by-state look at results in key races.
Dixon, DePerno, other Republicans interested in Michigan GOP chair role
Among those look to be the next Michigan GOP chair – defeated governor candidate Tudor Dixon, defeated attorney general candidate Matt DePerno, former attorney general Bill Schuette, and former west Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstra.
Among those look to be the next Michigan GOP chair – defeated governor candidate Tudor Dixon, defeated attorney general candidate Matt DePerno, former attorney general Bill Schuette, and former west Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstra.
Biden says there’s still not enough votes to codify abortion rights
Although Democrats will hold on to control of the Senate after midterm elections, they're still likely to lose control of the House, which would allow Republicans to block any abortion rights laws.
Although Democrats will hold on to control of the Senate after midterm elections, they're still likely to lose control of the House, which would allow Republicans to block any abortion rights laws.
Why Republicans lost big on Election Day in Michigan
Michigan saw a blue wave on Election Day, with the top three GOP candidates – Tudor Dixon, Matt DePerno, and Kristina Karamo – focusing too much on issues like abortion and failing to appeal to independent voters.
Michigan saw a blue wave on Election Day, with the top three GOP candidates – Tudor Dixon, Matt DePerno, and Kristina Karamo – focusing too much on issues like abortion and failing to appeal to independent voters.
Democratic sweep in Michigan brings new sense of hope for marginalized groups
Following Tuesday's midterm election there’s a sense of hope for Democrats at the statehouse in Lansing, especially in regards to marginalized groups such as LGBTQ+ people.
Following Tuesday's midterm election there’s a sense of hope for Democrats at the statehouse in Lansing, especially in regards to marginalized groups such as LGBTQ+ people.
Winnie Brinks chosen as 1st female Senate Majority leader in Michigan history
"It's been hundreds of years that men have been in charge, and it's high time women are having a seat at the table," she said.
"It's been hundreds of years that men have been in charge, and it's high time women are having a seat at the table," she said.
West Michigan library targeted for books with LGBTQ materials loses funding after millage vote
The Jamestown Township library will lose 84% of its annual budget after voters struck down the millage that kept it funded.
The Jamestown Township library will lose 84% of its annual budget after voters struck down the millage that kept it funded.
Democrat leader in Lansing talks working alongside GOP after Tuesday's big blue wins
"We’ve been working on job creation for the past two years with finding, attracting businesses, and creating jobs, and supporting job creation across the state," he said. "I think that’s one area we continue to focus on, it has been bipartisan."
"We’ve been working on job creation for the past two years with finding, attracting businesses, and creating jobs, and supporting job creation across the state," he said. "I think that’s one area we continue to focus on, it has been bipartisan."
'A bloodbath': State Republicans lick their wounds after Blue wave result
Some Republicans who spoke to FOX 2 about why the Democrats won big, cited the abortion question's Proposal 3 measure, and absentee ballots as 60 percent of Democrats voted absentee.
Some Republicans who spoke to FOX 2 about why the Democrats won big, cited the abortion question's Proposal 3 measure, and absentee ballots as 60 percent of Democrats voted absentee.
Democrats take over state legislature for first time in 40 years with House, Senate wins
“We have our marching orders from Michigan voters, who want us to invest back in our communities and actually put forward solutions to our problems,” State Sen. Jeremy Moss said.
“We have our marching orders from Michigan voters, who want us to invest back in our communities and actually put forward solutions to our problems,” State Sen. Jeremy Moss said.
Balance of power: Control of Congress unclear amid Democrats' surprising strength
Democrat John Fetterman flipped a Republican-controlled Senate seat that is key to the party’s hopes of maintaining control of the chamber.
Democrat John Fetterman flipped a Republican-controlled Senate seat that is key to the party’s hopes of maintaining control of the chamber.
Whitmer, Gilchrist attribute successful reelection bid to young voters
College students in East Lansing and Ann Arbor stood in line for hours as they registered to vote in the 2022 midterms.
College students in East Lansing and Ann Arbor stood in line for hours as they registered to vote in the 2022 midterms.
Conservatives point finger at Trump after GOP’s underwhelming election results: 'He's never been weaker'
Many conservatives put the blame on former President Donald Trump for the GOP's underwhelming midterm election results, which saw Trump candidates across the country failing to gain office.
Many conservatives put the blame on former President Donald Trump for the GOP's underwhelming midterm election results, which saw Trump candidates across the country failing to gain office.
Voters say 'yes' to protecting abortion rights in Michigan, California, Vermont, Kentucky
The ballot initiatives come months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to abortion it guaranteed to women nationwide.
The ballot initiatives come months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to abortion it guaranteed to women nationwide.
Tudor Dixon concedes Michigan governor race
In a statement, the Republican challenger said she called Gretchen Whitmer to wish her well.
In a statement, the Republican challenger said she called Gretchen Whitmer to wish her well.
Live Election Updates: Gretchen Whitmer wins governor's seat; AG race called for Nessel
Democrats romped through Michigan on their way to adding another seat in Congress, potentially flipping the state legislature, and possibly holding statewide seats.
Democrats romped through Michigan on their way to adding another seat in Congress, potentially flipping the state legislature, and possibly holding statewide seats.
Michigan Democrats poised for governing 'trifecta' with potential majorities in House, Senate chambers
Democrats haven't controlled the state House, Senate, and governor's office at the same time in 38 years.
Democrats haven't controlled the state House, Senate, and governor's office at the same time in 38 years.
Updated tech, pre-processing enable successful ballot count in Detroit
Election workers counted a record-number of absentee ballots for a midterm after tabulating more than 80,000 mail-in votes.
Election workers counted a record-number of absentee ballots for a midterm after tabulating more than 80,000 mail-in votes.
Live Election Results: Proposal 3 approved, legalizing abortion in Michigan
Michigan voters have approved ballot proposal 3, which legalizes abortion in the state.
Michigan voters have approved ballot proposal 3, which legalizes abortion in the state.