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.
Interactive map: How Michigan counties voted to protect abortion rights
Here's how each county in Michigan voted to approve Proposal 3 to permanently legalize abortion
Here's how each county in Michigan voted to approve Proposal 3 to permanently legalize abortion
Democrats flip west Michigan district in Congress; Elissa Slotkin victorious in competitive District 7 race
Two races remain undecided in Michigan, which has already seen one district seat flip parties during a busy election night.
Two races remain undecided in Michigan, which has already seen one district seat flip parties during a busy election night.
Michigan voters enshrine right to abortion in big night for ballot proposals
Ballot measures that approve of changes to term limits, voting practices, and abortion access all passed during the midterms.
Ballot measures that approve of changes to term limits, voting practices, and abortion access all passed during the midterms.
Election Day 2022: Amid intense scrutiny, Americans vote with no major hitches
The final day of voting in the 2022 midterms unfolded Tuesday without major disruptions or widespread problems, a relatively trouble-free end to the first nationwide election since a campaign of conspiracy theories and false claims began eroding public confidence.
The final day of voting in the 2022 midterms unfolded Tuesday without major disruptions or widespread problems, a relatively trouble-free end to the first nationwide election since a campaign of conspiracy theories and false claims began eroding public confidence.
Michigan Election Results: Gretchen Whitmer projected to win reelection for governor, beating Tudor Dixon
Whitmer was projected the winner by FOX News with 51.5 percent to Dixon's 46.9 percent with 35 percent of the votes counted.
Whitmer was projected the winner by FOX News with 51.5 percent to Dixon's 46.9 percent with 35 percent of the votes counted.