Michigan November election guide - How to register, where to vote, when polls open
The 2021 November election is here with lots of local races to tune into.
The 2021 November election is here with lots of local races to tune into.
Michigan city's missing election equipment found by state police
Authorities in south Michigan have recovered voter equipment that went missing earlier this week after the city's clerk was barred from running next week's election.
Authorities in south Michigan have recovered voter equipment that went missing earlier this week after the city's clerk was barred from running next week's election.
Whitmer vetoes GOP-backed voter laws that toughened in-person ID and absentee ballot rules
A GOP-affiliated ballot committee is circulating petitions that would enable the Republican-controlled Legislature to still enact a similar initiative next year regardless of Whitmer’s opposition.
A GOP-affiliated ballot committee is circulating petitions that would enable the Republican-controlled Legislature to still enact a similar initiative next year regardless of Whitmer’s opposition.
Dearborn candidate says he faced backlash after calling out racist social media message to Arab residents
A post on WhatsApp written in Arabic said Arab-Americans should only vote for other Arab-Americans in the Dearborn election on Tuesday. Khalil Othman spoke against it - and said he has felt backlash for it.
A post on WhatsApp written in Arabic said Arab-Americans should only vote for other Arab-Americans in the Dearborn election on Tuesday. Khalil Othman spoke against it - and said he has felt backlash for it.
Biden announces 'historic' deal on $1.75T spending plan, asks Democrats for votes
President Joe Biden says he has reached a “historic” framework with Democrats in Congress on his sweeping, though scaled-back domestic policy plan.
President Joe Biden says he has reached a “historic” framework with Democrats in Congress on his sweeping, though scaled-back domestic policy plan.
Detroit voters can decriminalize magic mushrooms on Election Day
"People have been doing these for thousands of years," State Sen. Adam Hollier said. "We want people to stop overdosing on fentanyl and things like that. And we can do that if we have safe, effective means to regulate these things."
"People have been doing these for thousands of years," State Sen. Adam Hollier said. "We want people to stop overdosing on fentanyl and things like that. And we can do that if we have safe, effective means to regulate these things."
Detroit expects low turnout at the polls for Election Day
Janice Winfrey says they've trained more than 3,500 poll workers and have tested voting machines yet only expects 15 to 20% of Detroit's eligible population to vote.
Janice Winfrey says they've trained more than 3,500 poll workers and have tested voting machines yet only expects 15 to 20% of Detroit's eligible population to vote.
Pelosi contradicts Biden on Corporate Tax Increase feasibility
President Joe Biden conceded Thursday that he didn't have the votes for a corporate tax increase. However, Saturday in Michigan House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said raising taxes on Corporate America was still in play. Fox 2's Hilary Golston asked Pelosi and Congresswoman Haley Stevens about the potential hike.
President Joe Biden conceded Thursday that he didn't have the votes for a corporate tax increase. However, Saturday in Michigan House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said raising taxes on Corporate America was still in play. Fox 2's Hilary Golston asked Pelosi and Congresswoman Haley Stevens about the potential hike.
Detroit City Council election race nears finish line with 4 open seats to fill
There are four open Detroit City Council seats up for grabs in next week's Election Day - but political analyst Adolph Mongo says he can't understand why the races aren't more interesting.
There are four open Detroit City Council seats up for grabs in next week's Election Day - but political analyst Adolph Mongo says he can't understand why the races aren't more interesting.
Whitmer raises $3.1 million more in campaign funds, leaning on recall exemption
Former Detroit police chief James Craig outraised other Republicans vying for the gubernatorial seat, raising $1.4 million in campaign contributions.
Former Detroit police chief James Craig outraised other Republicans vying for the gubernatorial seat, raising $1.4 million in campaign contributions.
Oakland County clerk running tests to ensure accuracy for Election Day
"We use Hart InterCivic equipment," the clerk said. "We don’t use Dominion, that's not what I chose for Oakland County."
"We use Hart InterCivic equipment," the clerk said. "We don’t use Dominion, that's not what I chose for Oakland County."
Biden, Manchin, Schumer meet for budget talks, but still no deal
President Joe Biden hosted Sens. Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer for meetings in Delaware on Sunday, hoping to resolve lingering disputes over Democrats’ long-stalled effort to craft an expansive social and environmental measure.
President Joe Biden hosted Sens. Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer for meetings in Delaware on Sunday, hoping to resolve lingering disputes over Democrats’ long-stalled effort to craft an expansive social and environmental measure.
US budget deficit reaches $2.77 trillion in 2021, its 2nd highest ever
The U.S. budget deficit totaled $2.77 trillion for 2021, the second highest on record but an improvement from the all-time high of $3.13 trillion in 2020.
The U.S. budget deficit totaled $2.77 trillion for 2021, the second highest on record but an improvement from the all-time high of $3.13 trillion in 2020.
Criticism mounts for Michigan redistricting maps as minorities feel left out
As the Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission works to redraw Michigan's political lines, protesters voiced their displeasure with the way the first draft has been put together.
As the Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission works to redraw Michigan's political lines, protesters voiced their displeasure with the way the first draft has been put together.
Public invited to speak up on newly drawn voting district maps at TCF Center
The first stop Wednesday will be at Detroit's TCF Center. You will get the chance to voice concerns for 90 seconds in person or remotely. Starting at noon - you can sign up to speak on the MICRS website or dial 211.
The first stop Wednesday will be at Detroit's TCF Center. You will get the chance to voice concerns for 90 seconds in person or remotely. Starting at noon - you can sign up to speak on the MICRS website or dial 211.
Michigan redistricting commission seeks public input about proposed maps -- Find meeting times here
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is seeking public input about proposed legislative maps.
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is seeking public input about proposed legislative maps.
Michigan's political map being redrawn, Black community says they're being left out
Voters decided in 2018 to take the responsibility of drawing congressional lines away from politicians. But the first proposals aren't getting a lot of love, especially from people in Detroit.
Voters decided in 2018 to take the responsibility of drawing congressional lines away from politicians. But the first proposals aren't getting a lot of love, especially from people in Detroit.
Michigan redistricting commission to vote on draft maps during redistricting process
Michigan’s new redistricting commission is starting to vote on draft congressional and legislative plans.
Michigan’s new redistricting commission is starting to vote on draft congressional and legislative plans.
Senate leaders agree to extend debt ceiling, avoid default
Senate leaders announced an agreement Thursday to extend the government’s borrowing authority into December, temporarily averting an unprecedented federal default that experts say would devastate the economy.
Senate leaders announced an agreement Thursday to extend the government’s borrowing authority into December, temporarily averting an unprecedented federal default that experts say would devastate the economy.
Auto dealer Kevin Rinke spends $10M of own money in run for governor
FOX 2: "What does your wife say about putting $10 million into the campaign?" "She said you better win," he said.
FOX 2: "What does your wife say about putting $10 million into the campaign?" "She said you better win," he said.