The Metro: What Republican candidates need to do to win Michigan
It’s said that all politics is local. But these days, that doesn’t appear to be so true. Instead, a lot...
The Metro: What Republican candidates need to do to win Michigan
It’s said that all politics is local. But these days, that doesn’t appear to be so true. Instead, a lot...
The Metro: She rebuilt her block when Highland Park couldn’t. Now she wants to run the city
In 2011, Highland Park couldn’t pay its electric bill. So DTE took the streetlights off the poles, about 1,400 of...
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in major victory for Democrats’ progressive wing
DETROIT (AP) — Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, defeating U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens in a...
The Metro: Has economic populism come to Michigan?
Ever since President Donald Trump won a second term, Democrats have been arguing with each other about the same two...
Detroit Evening Report: Secretary of State rejects GOP request for information on poll workers
The Secretary of State has rejected a Republican Party request for a list of people who volunteer to be poll...
Michigan primary coverage continues
Aug. 4 is voting day for the Michigan primary. WDET will be working hard to keep you up-to-date on races...
Debate Week recap with the Freep’s Nancy Kaffer
Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign for U.S. Senate three days after earning an endorsement from the Detroit...
The Metro: How government inefficiency hampers population growth in Michigan
In Michigan, we have many needs: higher-paying jobs, better educational outcomes, and more public transit. Above all, we need more...
Anatomy of an endorsement: Why the UAW chose El-Sayed, Benson
The United Auto Workers (UAW) endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan’s open U.S. senate seat and Jocelyn Benson for Governor. For UAW Region...
Black women face obstacles to funding, recruitment in running for office
The Michigan Senate is set to lose three women of color from Detroit-area districts. Erika Geiss, Stephanie Chang, and Sylvia...
The Metro: Detroit’s 911 dispatchers are calling on Congress for help
You probably learned this as a kid: When something goes wrong, you call 911. Someone answers, and help is on...
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow says she’s working to win over undecided voters, find path back to bipartisan cooperation
Democrats are locked in a three-way primary battle in the race for US Senate. The candidates are Abdul El-Sayed, Congresswoman...
