Michigan election news
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Former Rep Peter Meijer drops out of race for US Senate
Meijer, 36, is an Iraq war veteran and grandson of the Meijer supermarket chain family.
2 min read - PoliticsDetroit Free Press
Peter Meijer leaves GOP race for US Senate
The former congressman withdrew from the Republican race just ahead of a deadline to do so Friday.
3 min read - USSturgis Journal
County clerk not seeking third term
“I’ve done this job for a long time now and it’s somebody else’s turn,” Oswald said.
2 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Despite red reputation, Kent County has emerged as key election battleground in Michigan
While Kent County has carried a reputation for producing Republican politicos, the west Michigan county has been competitive in recent elections.
9 min read - USSturgis Journal
Here's who is running for county office in August
What might be considered the most high-profile race features five candidates seeking to replace Mark Lillywhite as sheriff.
2 min read - USSturgis Journal
Sturgis mayor announces run for state rep
City commissioner Alan Albarran also tendered a resignation letter.
3 min read - USThe Record-Eagle, Traverse City, Mich.
PRIMARY RACES Supervisors look to swap roles
Apr. 25—TRAVERSE CITY — Three township supervisors in Grand Traverse County are planning to step down, but still keep a seat in township government. Isaiah Wunsch will run for Peninsula Township trustee in a contested primary that has 10 candidates jostling for a total of eight spots on the Nov. 5 ballot. He and incumbent Armen Shanafelt are among five candidates running for four Democratic ...
4 min read - USThe Daily Reporter
Here are the contested races coming to the Aug. 6 ballot
No Democrat entered any county race.
3 min read - USHillsdale Daily News
August primary election includes several contested county races
August primary election includes several contested county races
2 min read - PoliticsDetroit Free Press
Trump, facing trial and waiting for Supreme Court ruling, heads back to Michigan next week
The former president is making another trip to Michigan, this time to the key region around Saginaw ahead of the 2024 election.
3 min read - PoliticsLansing State Journal
Tom Izzo is running for state representative in Lansing. But it's more complicated than that
Candidate Tom Izzo said he has been a Michigan State University athletics fan for decades and has met the famous other Tom Izzo a handful of times.
4 min read - USWJMN Marquette
Delta Co. Recall Election forum highlights differing paths for community
ESCANABA, Mich. (WJMN) — The six candidates running for three seats on Delta County’s Board of Commissioners gave their pitches to voters Tuesday night at a forum hosted by a local chapter of the League of Women Voters in Escanaba. Over the course of about 90 minutes, the incumbents and their challengers responded one-by-one to […]
1 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Trump, allies are co-conspirators in Michigan fake electors case, agent testifies
A special agent in the Michigan Attorney General's office named Trump and several allies as unindicted co-conspirators in court Wednesday.
4 min read - USThe Times Herald
Candidates line up to run for office in races across St. Clair County
Some of the most crowded contests may be in the cities of Algonac, Clay Township, China, Fort Gratiot and St. Clair townships, and in District 4 for the county board.
6 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Oakland County Republicans seek path to victory against trend of region going red to blue
Now with a new name, Oakland County Republicans hope to regain the hope kindled when the daughter of legendary Brooks Patterson sought her dad's job.
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Race to succeed Kildee draws a crowd as expected
The Democratic and Republican fields tilting for the nomination in a tossup district swelled to eight with a filing deadline passing.
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Field for Michigan's US Senate seat becomes clearer with filing deadline
The field - which had been far larger - has narrowed somewhat in the race to replace US Sen. Debbie Stabenow.
2 min read - USWLNS Lansing
Here’s who is — and is not — on the local ballots Aug. 6
Filing deadline to appear on the Aug. 6, 2024 primary ballot was 4 p.m. today.
2 min read - USPetoskey News Review
Boyne City Public Schools asks voters for operating millage renewal
Money brought in from the millage accounts for about 65 percent of the district’s budget. The renewal request is for 6 years.
2 min read - USWLNS Lansing
Filing deadline for August primary: April 23 at 4 p.m.
Scores of partisan elective offices are on the ballot August 6 in Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Jackson and Hillsdale counties (and beyond). Every seat in the State House is also up for re-election this year.
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'The only thing I have left': Bezotte has change of heart, files for re-election
In a last-minute filing, Republican State Rep. Bob Bezotte has opted to run for re-election, a change of heart following his endorsement of Republicans Jason Woolford and Kristina Lyke.
2 min read - USThe Times Herald
Longtime Fort Gratiot official not seeking re-election as supervisor — but trustee instead
The deadline to file candidacy in partisan and non-partisan races with a primary is Tuesday. Check back for more election news later this week.
2 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Court of Appeals dismisses charges against Kent County man who inserted USB into poll book
Court of Appeals judges moved to dismiss charges against a man who inserted a USB drive into an electronic poll book during the August 2022 primary.
2 min read - USThe Holland Sentinel
Ottawa Impact notably absent at League of Women Voters meet-and-greet
Eighteen other candidates showed up to meet and speak to residents.
3 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Brooks Patterson’s daughter quits race for Oakland County executive
Mary Margaret Patterson's withdrawal from the Oakland County executive race leaves the GOP without a candidate.
3 min read - PoliticsDetroit Free Press
Michigan's largest, most diverse county could prove decisive in 2024 presidential election
Wayne County — Michigan's biggest and most diverse county — is a Democratic stronghold. Turnout there could sway the election this fall.
6 min read - WorldPetoskey News Review
Looking Back: Whispers of election fraud in Wilson Township
In 1924, the Charlevoix Courier reported on election fraud allegations in Wilson Township.
3 min read - USHillsdale Daily News
Somerset Township changes course on early voting
Voters can cast an early ballot for the nine days leading up to state and federal elections at the early voting site inside the courthouse.
1 min read - PoliticsDetroit Free Press
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. qualifies for Michigan presidential ballot as 3rd-party candidate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday he was nominated by the Natural Law Party in Michigan to appear on the state's presidential ballot this fall.
3 min read - BusinessDetroit Free Press
UAW election dates set for Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama
The vote by Mercedes-Benz workers on joining the UAW follows the closely watched election at Volkswagen in Tennessee.
3 min read - USThe Holland Sentinel
Ottawa Impact incumbents officially file for re-election
A group of six incumbent commissioners filed Tuesday to run for re-election in 2024.
3 min read - PoliticsDetroit Free Press
Democratic majority in Michigan House restored with special elections
In special elections in a pair of metro Detroit districts, Democratic victories could end the legislative gridlock resulting from a tied chamber.
3 min read - USSturgis Journal
Sturgis school to place millage back on ballot
The district previously asked for the non-homestead millage in February for operational expenses.
1 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Macomb County ethics board to investigate complaints against Prosecutor Peter Lucido
Former Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Mark Brewer filed two ethics complaints against Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido earlier this year.
3 min read - PoliticsDetroit Free Press
Michigan House special elections: Democrats could regain majority 'trifecta'
Special elections are taking place Tuesday in a pair of metro Detroit House districts which have been vacant since November.
4 min read - USWLNS Lansing
Guthrie’s write-in campaign will face name on ballot
A recent Michigan State University graduate has filed to run as a Democrat for the Meridian Township Clerk position, effectively delivering a death knell to incumbent Deborah Guthrie.
5 min read - USThe Times Herald
SC4 to ask voters for slight tax bump with Headlee override proposal this August
The measure would add 0.1112 mills to an existing 1.3888-mill tax, restoring the 1.5 mills approved in the 1960s.
1 min read - USThe Holland Sentinel
Pastor, school board president Craig Van Beek running for Allegan County board
Van Beek, a pastor and Hamilton school board member, is running as a Republican in District 1.
2 min read - USLansing State Journal
Lansing to rework its charter for first time in 40 years: What you need to know
A charter document is the building block of a city. Lansing hasn't reworked its charter since 1978. Vote on May 7 and have a say in the city's future.
6 min read - USThe Holland Sentinel
Meet and greet for Ottawa County Board candidates set for April 18
League of Women Voters Holland Area will host a voting rights event April 16 and a meet and greet with county board candidates April 18.
3 min read - USLansing State Journal
Meridian Township clerk files as write-in candidate
Meridian Township's clerk plans to run as a write-in candidate after being disqualified from being named on the ballot.
1 min read - USThe Times Herald
Jordan Epperson withdraws from St. Clair County state rep race
“It is important that we as Republicans do not split the MAGA vote, and that we get the best and most conservative candidate that we can into office," Epperson wrote.
2 min read - USThe Record-Eagle, Traverse City, Mich.
ELECTION SECURITY: Local officials join forces for training
Apr. 12—TRAVERSE CITY — Tina Barton, the former clerk of Rochester Hills, knows what it's like to get death threats for routine election work. Just days after the contentious 2020 election, an Indiana man named Andrew Nickels threatened to kill both Barton and her family, claiming she had "frauded out America of a real election" and that she deserved "a throat to the knife" when "10 ...
5 min read - PoliticsWLNS Lansing
Write-in candidate faces uphill battle
Deborah Guthrie is running as a write-in candidate to keep her position as Clerk in Meridian Township. But she and a political consultant say it's an uphill battle.
3 min read - USWLNS Lansing
Disqualified Meridian Township Clerk files as write-in candidate
Meridian Township Clerk Deborah Guthrie's name will not appear on the August primary ballot, but she's launched a write-in campaign to be re-elected to the post.
4 min read - USThe Times Herald
Tri-Hospital's Ken Cummings announces run for District 2 county commissioner
And his isn't the only new name on the latest list of county election candidates. The filing deadline is later this month.
2 min read - USThe Holland Sentinel
Judge tosses Kallman lawsuit challenging voter-approved election law changes
A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit, which was filed by Kallman Legal Group on behalf of 11 state lawmakers, Wednesday, April 10.
2 min read - USLansing State Journal
Meridian Township clerk disqualified from 2024 ballot. Here's why
Meridian Township Clerk Deborah Guthrie cannot appear by name on the August or November ballots but could run as a write-in candidate.
2 min read - USWLNS Lansing
Meridian Township clerk disqualified from 2024 ballot
Meridian Township Clerk Deborah Guthrie will not be allowed to appear on the 2024 ballot. Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum tells 6 News that Guthrie, in filing for re-election to the four-year term as township clerk, had filed an Affidavit of Identity that was "not accurate."
3 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Michigan election officials plan and prepare for repeat of 2020 disruptions in 2024
At exercises held across the state, Michigan election officials and law enforcement began crafting election security plans for 2024.
3 min read - USThe Record-Eagle, Traverse City, Mich.
Voter mailer causes confusion
Apr. 7—TRAVERSE CITY — A mass mailer aiming to boost voter registrations has some recipients confused, but help is just a click or phone call away. The Center for Voter Information sent a letter to "Current Resident" at Olave Russell's Traverse City address, telling her that a review of publicly available records showed someone at her address might not be registered to vote. The envelope also ...
5 min read - USThe Times Herald
Councilwoman Ashford challenging incumbent Repp for Port Huron mayor
As another official also aims for a county position this year, a fourth open seat on Port Huron's council could also be up for grabs.
5 min read - USThe Times Herald
County board passes election integrity resolution
“Even the appearance of fraud — we want to avoid that. We want systems that people can have confidence in because if you lose confidence, you lose everything."
4 min read - USThe Record-Eagle, Traverse City, Mich.
Two in the running for Grand Traverse sheriff as filing deadline nears
Apr. 6—TRAVERSE CITY — The filing deadline for all Grand Traverse County positions in this year's elections is fast approaching. Incumbent county Sheriff Michael Shea formally announced in front of local media, friends and family on Thursday afternoon at the Law Enforcement Center on Woodmere Avenue that he would be running for election. According to county Clerk Bonnie Scheele, Shea and ...
4 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Judge shows mercy to ex-Romulus mayor who spent campaign money on yacht club, wedding
Feds say LeRoy Burcroff paid for vehicles, a Florida vacation and more with campaign money.
4 min read - USThe Times Herald
Deadline to file for most local, state elections is April 23. Who's running so far?
The deadline applies for both partisan and non-partisan races with an Aug. 6 primary. Some races are already set to be competitive.
5 min read - USWJBK fox local articles
Secretary of State Benson talks Homeland Security partnership for safe, secure Election Day
Jocelyn Benson says that Wednesday marked the beginning of tabletop exercises to help prepare for every possible threat.
2 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Ex-Warren Mayor Jim Fouts loses federal appeal in lawsuit over term limits
Attorney for former Warren Mayor Jim Fouts says they are 'disappointed;' will consider petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the case.
3 min read - USWLNS Lansing
Hispanic community leaders counter Trump’s arguments
Campaign promises of sealed borders and intense deportation plans ignited cheers from supporters of Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, during a visit to Grand Rapids. His message did not sit well with Michigan's Hispanic and Latino leaders.
2 min read - USHillsdale Daily News
County eyes FEMA grant for 800 MHz upgrades
County eyes FEMA grant for 800 MHz upgrades
4 min read - PoliticsWLNS Lansing
Latest poll shows Biden gaining ground with voters
One Meridian Township Democrat, who wants Democrats to keep control of the Michigan House, says she isn't worried about Biden being a drag at the top of the ticket.
2 min read - USWJBK fox local articles
Livonia man charged with threatening to hang director of elections for Oakland County
Several local elections in Oakland County were undergoing a recount following 2023 voting when Andrew Hess made the statement, which was overheard by someone who then told police.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Record-Eagle, Traverse City, Mich.
PULSE OF THE VOTERS: First-time voters eye best of 'two bad options'
Mar. 31—TRAVERSE CITY — Some Traverse City Area Public Schools students will be casting ballots for the first time in November. And, while they're excited to vote in a presidential election, their feelings about the candidates are tepid at best. In fact, when it comes down to what looks like a replay of 2020, the students called it picking the best of "two bad options." Even so, Traverse City ...
8 min read - USThe Times Herald
Thumb lawmaker sets town halls over local control siting wind, solar projects
State Rep. Greg Alexander announces the events this week — they're slated for April 3 and 4 in Sandusky and Pigeon — amid ballot initiative, pointing to 'immense pushback' regionally for renewable energy developments.
2 min read - USWLNS Lansing
Help or hindrance?
A pair of political nonprofit organizations say they are just trying to increase the participation of under-represented people in the elections by mailing out voter registration applications.
4 min read - USThe Holland Sentinel
Maycroft withdraws from race for Ottawa County Sheriff
Two candidates remain — Eric DeBoer and Jon Anderson.
1 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Ingham County is reliably Democratic, but enthusiasm for Biden is lagging
Concerns about inflation and other issues have hit home in Ingham County, a reliably Democratic area shaped in large part by its university.
4 min read - USDetroit Free Press
New Michigan House map approved ahead of election to decide which party controls chamber
A three-judge panel approved new districts drawn by Michigan's redistricting commission for the state House before 2024 elections.
5 min read - PoliticsThe Record-Eagle, Traverse City, Mich.
ELECTION 2024: Local candidates file for primary elections
Mar. 26—TRAVERSE CITY — Congressman Tip O'Neill famously said in 1982: "All politics is local." While national races get much of the attention during an election year, it's actually state and local races that have the most direct impact on people's lives, according to historian Danielle L. Wiggins. "People often feel demoralized when the national election doesn't go their way, but I think they ...
6 min read - USThe Times Herald
Jorja Baldwin announces run for Beeler's seat in state House
The local official is one of two individuals to announce a run for the 64th District as a Republican candidate.
3 min read - USThe Holland Sentinel
District Four candidate is tired of revenge politics and wasted money
Chris Crothers never pictured himself in local politics, but events over the past 18 months in Ottawa County inspired him to get involved.
5 min read - USThe Times Herald
Two-term Rep. Andrew Beeler not seeking re-election in state House
'I’m going to let somebody else have a shot at it,' the Port Huron Republican said Friday.
2 min read - PoliticsWLNS Lansing
Biden and Trump are tied in Michigan, new poll shows
A new poll released this morning shows the presidential race in Michigan is a tie between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
1 min read - PoliticsWLNS Lansing
Poll: Slotkin leading GOP candidates in Senate bid
Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin is leading four potential Republican challengers in the bid for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat.
2 min read - USDetroit Free Press
As the 2024 election unfolds in Michigan, the Free Press is focusing on you
A new initiative from the Free Press focuses on eight communities that represent different experiences and opinions as people head to the polls.
3 min read - USSturgis Journal
County clerk to hold informational session on election procedures
The session is being conducted, in part, as a means of addressing concerns expressed sporadically over the past 18 months at county commission meetings during the public comment portion.
3 min read - BusinessDetroit Free Press
UAW takes action to hold a vote to unionize Volkswagen plant in Tennessee
The UAW said workers at Volkswagen Chattanooga in Tennessee are petitioning the National Labor Relations Board for a union election.
4 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Want to see Detroit ethics disclosures? We got them — it wasn't easy
Detroit officials must file conflict of interest disclosures annually. But the city initially balked at releasing them without receiving $525.
8 min read - USThe Holland Sentinel
Allegan County Clerk Bob Genetski announces run for third term
Genetski, first elected in 2016, announced Friday, March 15, he will seek a third term as Allegan County Clerk.
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