Taylor, Pontiac mayors both lose write-in effort in Michigan primaries
The mayors of both Pontiac and Taylor were running as write-in candidates for the August primaries but neither one will be on the ballot in November.
The mayors of both Pontiac and Taylor were running as write-in candidates for the August primaries but neither one will be on the ballot in November.
Michigan August Primary: A good night for incumbents while write-ins come up short
Mayor Mike Duggan cruised to a first-place primary win in Detroit and Proposal P faltered. The district races in Detroit also featured some new faces that will face off in the next election.
Mayor Mike Duggan cruised to a first-place primary win in Detroit and Proposal P faltered. The district races in Detroit also featured some new faces that will face off in the next election.
Primary results: Detroit's Proposal P goes down, Duggan wins big, write-ins come up short
Throughout Metro Detroit, there are several important races in Metro Detroit for people to vote on.
Throughout Metro Detroit, there are several important races in Metro Detroit for people to vote on.
Michigan Aug. 3 election - what to know before you vote
It's the all-important election day in Michigan for 53 different counties in a busy local voting day for the state. While it's not a presidential election, there is still plenty on the ballot that will affect many in the state.
It's the all-important election day in Michigan for 53 different counties in a busy local voting day for the state. While it's not a presidential election, there is still plenty on the ballot that will affect many in the state.
A guide to Proposal P and what Detroit residents are voting for this Aug. 3
It's a busy August primary for Detroit voters. See what's on your ballot this election day.
It's a busy August primary for Detroit voters. See what's on your ballot this election day.
Detroit election officials work to counter voter mistrust ahead of Tuesday's primary
Detroit election officials have been working to ensure voters that the process is secure.
Detroit election officials have been working to ensure voters that the process is secure.
Eviction moratorium to expire Saturday as House leaves for August recess
A nationwide eviction moratorium for renters is set to expire Saturday night, after the House of Representatives adjourned for August recess without passing an extension.
A nationwide eviction moratorium for renters is set to expire Saturday night, after the House of Representatives adjourned for August recess without passing an extension.
Advocates for Detroit's Proposal P answer questions about potential charter revisions
Proposal P includes more than 100 pages of revisions to Detroit's Charter.
Proposal P includes more than 100 pages of revisions to Detroit's Charter.
Lawmakers remember former Michigan Sen. Carl Levin as humble, down-to-earth
Lawmakers are remembering Carl Levin, Michigan's longest-serving senator. Levin died Thursday at 87.
Lawmakers are remembering Carl Levin, Michigan's longest-serving senator. Levin died Thursday at 87.
Michigan's longest serving US Senator Carl Levin dies at 87
Carl Levin has died.
Carl Levin has died.
Michigan's Aug. 3 elections are soon - here's what's on the ballot in Metro Detroit
Fifty-three counties have local races that people will be voting in on Aug. 3.
Fifty-three counties have local races that people will be voting in on Aug. 3.
Genesee County Sheriff has not ruled out bid for Michigan Governor as a Democrat
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is considering a run for Michigan governor - as a Democrat to challenge Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is considering a run for Michigan governor - as a Democrat to challenge Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Garret Soldano leading Republican candidates for Michigan governor in fundraising
Whoever comes out on top for the Republican nomination for governor, they'll be up against Gretchen Whitmer and a $10 million war chest.
Whoever comes out on top for the Republican nomination for governor, they'll be up against Gretchen Whitmer and a $10 million war chest.
Michigan board declines to certify LGBTQ rights ballot drive
The Michigan elections board declined to certify an LGBTQ-rights ballot drive to revise the 1976 civil rights law to bar discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
The Michigan elections board declined to certify an LGBTQ-rights ballot drive to revise the 1976 civil rights law to bar discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
Ex-Chief James Craig forms exploratory committee for Michigan gubernatorial run
In both a video posted on YouTube and a press release that was sent early Wednesday morning, Craig confirmed rumors about an interest in a run for Michigan's top political office.
In both a video posted on YouTube and a press release that was sent early Wednesday morning, Craig confirmed rumors about an interest in a run for Michigan's top political office.
Michigan Legislature kills law Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used for COVID-19 rules
Republican lawmakers have killed a law that underpinned coronavirus restrictions issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020
Republican lawmakers have killed a law that underpinned coronavirus restrictions issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020
Detroit will ask voters if a reparations committee should be created
"Since the previous election and the death of George Floyd, the idea of reparations has gained a lot of attention and I think now legislatures are getting more serious about addressing this issue," Mary Sheffield said.
"Since the previous election and the death of George Floyd, the idea of reparations has gained a lot of attention and I think now legislatures are getting more serious about addressing this issue," Mary Sheffield said.
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig says he has 'an important announcement' next week
Rumors about a run for governor have swirled around the former police chief after he retired from his position in law enforcement in June.
Rumors about a run for governor have swirled around the former police chief after he retired from his position in law enforcement in June.
Kamala Harris visits Detroit; VP to talk voting rights, COVID-19 vaccine during Michigan visit
Harris discussed voting rights and the COVID-19 vaccine during her first visit to Michigan. Detroit, the centerpiece to election controversy from 2020 and vaccine hesitation, is a fitting place for the vice president to make her pitch.
Harris discussed voting rights and the COVID-19 vaccine during her first visit to Michigan. Detroit, the centerpiece to election controversy from 2020 and vaccine hesitation, is a fitting place for the vice president to make her pitch.
Michigan Republicans plan to add ID requirement to absentee ballot applications is dead
Lawmakers in the GOP-led state House received heavy pushback from election clerks and voting-rights advocates about plans to add an ID component to absentee ballots and signature verification at polling places.
Lawmakers in the GOP-led state House received heavy pushback from election clerks and voting-rights advocates about plans to add an ID component to absentee ballots and signature verification at polling places.