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Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has become the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate — a significant milestone for Muslim Americans.
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Voters elected two former board members, an incumbent, a newcomer, and a familiar face to the Detroit school board in the 2026 midterm election. -
Historic victories for Jeremy Moss, Joanna Whaley and Jason Hoskins mark a new chapter for LGBTQ+ representation in Michigan government. -
A new Democratic majority in Congress could pressure the president to end the war in Iran. But it will be harder for them to directly affect fuel prices, which are tied to a complex international oil market. -
Michigan Democrats won the governor’s race, control of the state House of Representatives, and an expanded majority in the state Senate during this week’s election. -
Sean McCann will replace Republican incumbent Bill Huizenga, picking up another seat for Democrats to help widen a new majority in Congress. -
Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett conceded Michigan's 7th Congressional District to Representative-elect William Lawrence during an overnight phone call. -
The once packed race for the Grand Rapids Public School District Board of Education has officially ended, with four new members joining two incumbents. -
Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed tells The Associated Press that voters have rejected a “hateful, spiteful campaign” after months of Republican attacks on his Muslim identity. -
Democrat Will Lawrence defeated Republican Tom Barrett in Michigan's 7th Congressional District of the U.S. House in the 2026 midterm election. -
Vote margins compare current or recent election margins against past baselines, such as the 2024 election, to show movement toward Democrats and Republicans. -
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy argues provisions of the proposal violate the First Amendment. It filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday evening. -
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The district, which includes Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and parts of the lakeshore, has long been held by Republicans. -
The seat was up for grabs after Republican Congressman John James announced his bid for the state's gubernatorial election. -
The Democratic incumbent defeated Republican Thomas Smith with over 55% of the vote. -
Voters approved a millages for the Detroit Zoo, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, the Detroit Historical Museum, and the Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle. -
Republican Bill Huizenga has served in the district since 2010.
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Last night, Democrats across the nation swept midterm elections and regained control of the U.S. House and Senate. In Michigan, voters chose U.S. Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed in a historic victory, Democrats swept all the statewide races, and regained control of both branches of the state Legislature. Today on the show, we look at some topline takeaways from the results. -
Democrat Jocelyn Benson has defeated Republican John James in the Michigan governor's race in the 2026 midterm election. -
Democratic candidate Christina Hines and Republican candidate Michael Bouchard compete for the metro Detroit-area seat that was left open when Congressman John James announced he’s running for governor. -
Voters approved Proposal 2 in Michigan in the 2026 midterm election. Proposal 2 would regulate political spending by utilities and large government contractors. -
Voters rejected Proposal 1 in Michigan in the 2026 midterm election. Proposal 1 would have OK'd a rewrite of Michigan's constitution. -
The New Zealand mudsnail has expanded its range into southern Michigan. The mudsnail is tiny, invasive, and causes environmental harm. -
What's happening behind the scenes with absentee ballot tabulation? Also: a new music venue in west Michigan catches fire for noise complaints. And we met the creators of a film chronicling an open-water swim in memory of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
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Election Day is Nov. 3, and with that comes an opportunity to display your civic participation via one of several “I Voted” stickers. Here are the options. -
People working the phone banks focused on making sure people in Wayne and Macomb counties had a plan to get to the polls and helping them create one if they didn’t already. -
Polls are open until 8 p.m. across Michigan for Election Day. Here's how to find your polling place, register to vote today and make sure your ballot counts.
