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Proof of citizenship to vote ballot initiative nears signature collection

Colin Jackson April 21, 2025

A ballot question aimed at ensuring only U.S. citizens are voting in Michigan elections inched a step closer to gathering...

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The Michigan Hall of Justice.
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Michigan appeals court upholds charges in political robocalls cases

Rick Pluta December 18, 2024

The Michigan Court of Appeals has ordered criminal election fraud cases to go forward against two men accused of orchestrating...

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Created Equal: Unpacking Michigan’s Election Day turnout

Sasha Bacon November 13, 2024

Michigan set a record in the 2024 election. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced that 79% of eligible voters in...

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Supporters watch returns at a campaign election night watch party for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
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Created Equal: What do the election results say about American voters? 

Sasha Bacon November 6, 2024

It’s the day after the Election, and Donald Trump is poised to retake the presidency. What does his reelection say...

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Vote Here Elections Polling Place Voting 11/5/2019
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Detroit Evening Report: Nonpartisan groups offering free rides to the polls on Election Day

Nargis Rahman November 4, 2024

There are several nonpartisan organizations and groups that will be offering free transportation to the polls on Election Day in...

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Immigration is a key issue for many Michiganders as they cast their vote for the next U.S. president

Steve Carmody October 24, 2024

Michigan voters are deciding who they want to be the next president of the United States.Polls indicate immigration is a...

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Detroit Evening Report: Early in-person voting kicks off in Michigan

Sascha Raiyn October 21, 2024

Early in-person voting started in Detroit on Saturday, with residents now able to vote at several recreation centers, churches, Wayne...

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Bartenders and servers like what they're hearing from presidential candidates about dropping federal taxes on tips. But economists say there are more impactful ways to help the U.S. economy.
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As Michiganders vote for president, many are guided by their concerns about the economy

Steve Carmody October 21, 2024

There are still several weeks for Michigan voters to decide who they want as their next president. As usual, economic issues...

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Jeremy Hobson (left), host of NPR's "The Middle," and Ian Hanomansing, host of CBC Radio's Cross Country Checkup, live at WDET Studios in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.
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Watch: WDET hosts US election special with CBC Radio, NPR

Jenny Sherman October 20, 2024

The U.S. presidential election is just a few weeks away, and early in-person voting has already begun in some communities.As...

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Voting Vote Election 3
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Dana Nessel issues law enforcement election guidance memo

Rick Pluta October 18, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued guidance for election workers and law enforcement on everything from new voting laws...

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(From left) Michigan State Board of Education candidates Tom McMillin (R), Nikki Snyder (R), Adam Zemke (D), Theodore Jones (D), and Scott Boman (L). U.S. Taxpayers Party candidates Ted Gerrard and Christine Schwartz and Working Class Party candidate Mary Anne Hering are not pictured.
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Michigan State Board of Education candidates highlight their priorities 

Karen Brundidge October 15, 2024

Eight candidates are vying for the opportunity to serve on the Michigan State Board of Education. There are two Republican...

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A voting ballot folder.
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Poll reveals gaps in public understanding of election security

Colin Jackson October 11, 2024

New polling from the Democracy Defense Project found a vast majority of voters would have confidence in election results if...

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