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The University of Michigan says the Michigan Constitution requires that regents be able to carry out their duties free from intimidation and threats.
"The FBI turned its back on its national security mission," Republican Senator Chuck Grassley said about alleged Chinese election interference.
How ’bout these potatoes. Given the steady drum beat from certain politicians even up until today that Joe Biden did not beat Donald Trump, you would have thunk (sp) that the overall confidence in our elections in Michigan would be in minus numbers and showing no signs of improving.
The Michigan Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal to a lower court’s decision which upheld criminal charges against Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl, two far-right operatives who are accused of orchestrating a robocall election misinformation campaign in multiple states ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
Matt Maasdam of Brighton has announced his candidacy for Michigan's 7th Congressional District in the 2026 elections.
A campaign hopes Michigan voters will have a chance to adopt a ballot measure in November 2026 to bring ranked choice voting to the state's elections.
The Michigan Board of Canvassers approved language and 100-word summary for a proposed constitutional amendment that would bring ranked choice voting to the state. Rank MI Vote must collect 446,198 valid signatures over the next six months to get the amendment on the November 2026 ballot, per a press release.
EAST LANSING, Mich — East Lansing Mayor George Brookover announced Tuesday that he will not seek re-election to the city council in November. Brookover has served on the city council since his election in 2021 before becoming mayor in 2023. He says he plans to serve the remainder of his term on the city council.
The poll of registered voters focused on their confidence of the 2024 election results and their satisfaction with the condition of democracy.
The U.S.’s military intervention in Iran could roil next year’s House and Senate races in Michigan, a key battleground state that saw Democratic tensions play out last cycle over the war in Gaza.
The Michigan Supreme Court rejected Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl's appeal against voter intimidation charges, with AG Nessel expressing approval of the decision.
First launched in March 2024, the cloud-based portal is a key part of the state’s effort to implement Proposal 1, which requires elected officials to file annual financial disclosure reports.