Councilwoman Mary Waters enters 13th District congressional race
Detroit City Councilwoman Mary Waters is entering the race to represent Michigan’s 13th Congressional District in Washington. Running as a...
The Metro: Detroit City Council approves new district maps
The Detroit City Council voted 8-1 this week to approve new district maps As part of the city charter, new...
The Metro: Declining population means new Detroit City Council districts
Welcome to The Metro, WDET’s daily news and culture show hosted by Nick Austin and Tia Graham. Each week on...
Arab American leaders urge people to vote in primaries, even if they are upset
President Joe Biden was in metro Detroit last week to meet with union leaders, but he did not meet with...
Deadline looming for Redistricting Commission to fix Detroit districts
Six draft state House district plans advanced to a public comment period at Wednesday’s Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission meeting....
Faltering relations with Arab Americans clouding President Biden’s visit to Michigan
President Joe Biden is visiting Michigan on Thursday to sit down with members of the United Auto Workers union, a...
Democratic field set for special election that could determine control of Michigan House
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Democratic primaries in two special elections in the Detroit area seeking to break a tie in the Michigan...
Redistricting commission hears Voting Rights Act report, approves plan for new map submissions
Michigan’s redistricting commission should aim for at least 11 state House districts around metro Detroit that give a minority community...
SCOTUS denies redistricting stay as in-person meetings get underway
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a request to stop the redrawing of seven Michigan state House districts. The order...
Ron DeSantis ends his presidential bid before New Hampshire, endorses Donald Trump
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended his Republican presidential campaign on Sunday, ending his 2024 White House bid just...
MichMash: Secretary Benson on presidential primaries, election security
The 2024 election season is underway with the presidential primary coming earlier than in previous election cycles. MichMash host...
Woman who sent threats to a Detroit-area election official in 2020 gets 30 days in jail
DETROIT (AP) — A New Hampshire woman was sentenced to 30 days in federal jail Tuesday for texting threats to...