A look at Wayne County primary elections outside of Detroit
Wayne County is a large and diverse area. It includes the Gross Pointe in the east, Canton and Livonia to...
How expensive are Michigan’s political campaigns?
Elections are getting more costly. In 2018, Michigan saw the most expensive election season ever. At least $324 million were...
Rashida Tlaib’s challengers hope to gain ground in 12th Congressional District election
Michigan’s newly redesigned Congressional boundaries created a kind of political musical chairs in Metro Detroit. Several U.S. House members launched...
Detroit Today discusses Michigan’s 12th Congressional District race
It’s generally received less attention in the news, but Michigan's 12th Congressional District race is noteworthy. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has...
Civil rights attorney Michael Griffie sees ‘real world’ experience as differentiating factor in crowded 13th Congressional race
Michigan has a long list of candidates seeking to represent the state’s 13th Congressional District, which includes much of...
How redistricting has changed Macomb County’s political landscape
The election landscape in Macomb County appears to be changing following redistricting. While the county still leans conservative, redistricting has...
How Republicans can win over urban voters
Voters who live in cities lean Democratic. And it’s not for purely policy reasons. Many people who grew up in...
11th Congressional District: Inflation, border relations top priorities for Mark Ambrose
Mark Ambrose is one of two candidates running in the Republican primary for the newly redrawn 11th Congressional District, which...
Small business owner Lorrie Rutledge runs for 13th Congressional District
Lorrie Rutledge is one of nine candidates running in the Democratic primary for the newly redrawn 13th Congressional District, which...
Why it’s important to vote in the primaries
There are serious systemic blockages from passing significant federal legislation. However, state and local governments generally have fewer structural problems...
An overview of local elections in Oakland County
Oakland County is the second most populated place in Michigan. It’s where some of the state’s most highly educated residents...
Ballot initiative aims to protect abortion rights in Michigan
Michigan’s 1931 law banning abortion is on hold due to a judge’s injunction preventing its enforcement. For now, abortions can...