GOP Support in Oakland County Has Crumbled, Showing Nationwide Weakness in Wealthy Suburbs
Oakland County has historically been a reliable supporter of the Republican Party, partly due to its majority white and wealthy population....
Michigan Elections Officials Leaving Jobs in High Numbers Amid Threats, Harassment
Local clerks and other elections workers in Michigan are leaving their jobs in large numbers since the 2020 Election. As...
Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission Aims to be Open and Transparent
In 2018, Michiganders voted for independent citizens to be in charge of drawing the state's congressional district map instead of politicians....
New Book “Battle for the Soul” Traces the Democratic Party’s Post-2016 Recalibration
“Battle for the Soul: Inside the Democrats’ Campaigns to Defeat Trump” is a new book that focuses on the aftermath...
Detroit Charter Revision Commission Files Emergency Appeal to Keep Proposal P on August Ballot
The Detroit Charter Revision Commission is filing dual emergency appeals to push Proposal P forward to voters on August 3 after...
Detroit Charter Question to Appear on August Ballot, But Officials Split on Version
Zoom Detroiters will have the chance to vote on a new charter, a potential restructuring of the city’s government, during...
Political Consultants Weigh In on What a James Craig Gubernatorial Campaign Would Look Like
Detroit Police Chief James Craig has been hinting at running for governor of Michigan since the announcement of his retirement....
Winfrey: Detroit Charter Revision Commission Missed Deadline to Submit Final Charter for August Primary
The Detroit Charter Revision Commission missed its deadline to submit the final version of the document it had spent the...
Michigan Will Lose a Congressional Seat. Here’s What That Means for Redistricting.
Last year's Census count found that Michigan is not growing as fast as other states, which will result in the state...
Raquel Castaneda-Lopez on Leaving Detroit City Council, Creating Opportunity for Others and Addressing Harassment
Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET Raquel Castañeda-López took office in 2014, part of a wave of new council members who swept into...
See Who’s Running For Office in Detroit’s Municipal Election
The city of Detroit's municipal elections are on Aug. 3. Though petitions need certification and candidates are subject to change, you...
GOP Lawmakers’ Voting Bills Disenfranchise Marginalized Communities, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson Says
Michigan’s chief election official is rejecting a plan by Republicans to overhaul the state’s voter access laws. Secretary of State...