'Onto 2024;' Macomb GOP reelects chairman as state party leadership power struggle brews
The midterm election is barely a week old, but talk of 2024 is already bubbling following former President Donald Trump's reelection bid.
The midterm election is barely a week old, but talk of 2024 is already bubbling following former President Donald Trump's reelection bid.
Nancy Pelosi won't seek leadership role; plans to stay in Congress
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to either seek another term as the Democratic leader or to step aside has been widely anticipated.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to either seek another term as the Democratic leader or to step aside has been widely anticipated.
Michigan sets record for LGBTQ+ state representatives -- What they hope to accomplish
Michigan voters elected a number of LGBTQ+ people last week, setting a record for representatives from the community. And those reps have big plans.
Michigan voters elected a number of LGBTQ+ people last week, setting a record for representatives from the community. And those reps have big plans.
Senate advances same-sex, interracial marriage bill with 12 GOP votes
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the law is a chance for the Senate to “live up to its highest ideals” and protect marriage equality for all people.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the law is a chance for the Senate to “live up to its highest ideals” and protect marriage equality for all people.
McConnell wins Senate leadership election, overcomes Scott challenge
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday won reelection as Senate GOP leader, fending off a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott and setting himself up to become the longest-serving party leader in the history of the Senate.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday won reelection as Senate GOP leader, fending off a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott and setting himself up to become the longest-serving party leader in the history of the Senate.
Meet Winnie Brinks, Michigan's first woman Senate majority leader
Last week, Winnie Brinks was selected to be Michigan's first woman Senate majority leader.
Last week, Winnie Brinks was selected to be Michigan's first woman Senate majority leader.
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.