Schuette: Whitmer 'failed by not telling the truth' about Nassar prosecution
Schuette: Whitmer lied about Nassar prosecutionRepublican Bill Schuette said comments from a prominent victim show Democrat Gretchen Whitmer is lying about the prosecution of Larry Nassar casesMichigan
Detroit colleagues praise Gilchrist for technology work in city hall
Detroit colleagues praise Garlin Gilchrist IIFormer colleagues insist Garlin Gilchrist II's stellar track record behind the scenes in Detroit makes him a good pick for lieutenant governor.Elections
Judge might rule on young voter restriction soon
Judge might rule on young voter restriction soonThe issue is whether it’s unconstitutional to require first-time voters to vote in person if they registered by mail.Politics
Trump says he’ll rid Justice Dept. of ‘lingering stench’
Trump to rid Justice Dept. ‘lingering stench’Trump unleashed a torrent of grievances against Dems and the news media, claiming they’re sabotaging his administrationMichigan
Michigan primary voter turnout: Interactive map by county
Interactive map: Where voter turnout surgedVoter turnout was up across Michigan but particularly so in counties won by Democratic presidential nominee Hilary Clinton in 2016Elections
Vote 2018: Primary election results
Vote 2018: Primary election resultsFollow election results from Metro Detroit's August primary electionMichigan
Medicaid expansion hangs in balance in Michigan gov race
Medicaid expansion hangs in balance in gov raceThe fate of Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder’s Medicaid expansion plan is a major debate in the gubernatorial race between Gretchen Whitmer and Bill Schuette.Michigan
Leonard: Nessel 'unfit' for attorney general after reported campaign 'chaos'
Leonard: Nessel ‘unfit’ for AG for campaign ‘chaos’GOP attorney general candidate Tom Leonard called opponent Dana Nessel unfit to lead after a report revealed a high turnover rate within the campaign.Michigan
Schuette, Whitmer agree to two televised governor's race debates in October
Schuette, Whitmer agree to two gov race debatesRepublican Bill Schuette and Democrat Gretchen Whitmer agreed to two televised debates in the governor's race, including one in DetroitMichigan
Biden stumps for Whitmer in Southfield
Biden stumps for Whitmer in SouthfieldFormer VP calls governor race 'a bellwether for whole country'Michigan
National Democratic group pumps $250K into Michigan redistricting campaign
Group pumps $250k into Mich. redistricting campaignA national Democratic redistricting reform group headed by ex-U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder pumps $250,000 into a Michigan redistricting ballot planPolitics
Trump OKs sanctions for foreigner election meddling
Trump OKs sanctions for foreigner election meddlingTrump is signing an executive order authorizing sanctions against foreigners who meddle in U.S. elections.Michigan
Survey: Trump's unpopularity in Michigan hurts GOP candidates
Survey: Trump’s unpopularity hurts GOP candidatesPresident Trump's unfavorable rating with Michigan voters threatens to drag down GOP candidates on the Nov. 6 ballot, according to new statewide pollMichigan
Democratic attorney general, SOS candidates lead Republicans in new poll
Poll: Democratic AG, SOS hopefuls lead GOP foesDemocratic candidates for Michigan attorney general and secretary of state are leading Republican hopefuls, but name recognition is minimal.Politics
Slotkin picks up high-profile national-security endorsements from Republicans
Slotkin picks up national-security endorsementsU.S. House hopeful Elissa Slotkin racked up four high-profile national security endorsements this week, including three from Republicans.
Poll: Marijuana proposal support high, redistricting muddled
Poll: Pot plan support high, redistricting muddledA majority of likely Michigan voters favor recreational marijuana legalization but support is muddled for a plan to create a redistricting commissionMichigan
Voter data gathering reshapes Mich. politics, sparks privacy fears
Voter data gathering reshapes Mich. politicsComplex technology lets Michigan's political parties compile detailed data on individual voters, prompting worries about privacy in a democracyPolitics
High stakes as 2-month sprint to Election Day begins
High stakes as 2-month sprint to Election Day beginsFor both parties, the stakes are exceedingly highNation
Obama, on campaign swing, urges ‘sanity in our politics’
Obama urges ‘sanity in our politics’Obama didn’t mention Trump by name during a speech in the key Southern California battleground of Orange CountyPolitics
Obama issues scathing critique of Trump, ‘politics of fear’
Obama issues scathing critique of Trump, ‘politics of fear’Obama implored Americans to vote in the midterm elections, saying the future of U.S. democracy is in the balanceMichigan
Supreme Court keeps ban on Michigan straight-ticket voting
Top court keeps ban on straight-ticket votingAttorneys unsuccessfully asked the U.S. Supreme Court to keep straight-party voting on Michigan's Nov. 6 ballot to prevent "confusion and chaos"Michigan
Voting rights proposal certified for Michigan's November ballot
Voting rights plan goes on Mich.’s Nov. 6 ballotThe Board of State Canvassers voted unanimously to certify signatures for a ballot initiative that would expand voting rights in Michigan.Michigan
Michigan governor primary most expensive ever
Michigan governor primary most expensive everCampaign disclosure reports show seven Democratic and Republican primary candidates combined to spend more than $35 million through Aug. 7 primaryPolitics
Experts call for sweeping election security measures
Experts call for sweeping election security measuresAn expert panel of the National Academy of Sciences is calling for fundamental reforms to ensure voting integrityMichigan
Federal appeals panel revives Michigan's ban on straight ticket voting
Appeals panel revives Mich.’s straight ticket banIn a decision that could affect races up and down the Nov. 6 ballot, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a legislative ban on straight ticket voting.Michigan
Michigan GOP lawmakers adopt minimum wage, sick leave plans with aim to amend
Mich. Legislature OKs wage, paid leave plansMichigan’s Legislature approves citizen-initiated legislation that would raise the state’s minimum wage to $12 per hour and require paid sick leave,Michigan
Minimum wage group vows to sue if GOP 'weakens' proposal
Wage group vows to sue if GOP ‘weakens’ proposalOrganizers seeking to put a $12 minimum wage plan on November's ballot will sue Michigan’s Legislature if lawmakers adopt the plan and weaken it laterMichigan
Ads tout Schuette's AG record, target Whitmer's immigration stances
Ad targets Whitmer’s immigration stancesBill Schuette’s first ads of the general election campaign tout his work as attorney general and call out Gretchen Whitmer's history on immigration.Michigan
Right-to-work repeal push pits Whitmer against Schuette
Right-to-work repeal pits Whitmer vs. SchuetteDemocratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer is hoping for the chance to repeal the Republican law she calls an “assault on working people.”Michigan
College Democrats sue over 'restrictive' Michigan voting laws
College Dems sue over ‘restrictive’ voting lawsMichigan voting laws confuse and unconstitutionally restrict young residents from participating in elections, according to a college Democrats' suit
Biden feels the push to take on Trump in 2020
Biden feels the push to take on Trump in 2020Biden is convinced he can beat Trump, friends and advisers say, and he has given himself until January to deliberate.Nation
$30 million poured into effort to energize young voters
$30 million poured into effort to energize young votersYoung people tend to vote for Democrats, but they also tend stay away during midterm elections.Nation
Will Russian hackers affect this year’s election?
Will Russian hackers affect this year’s election?Once again, hackers on the outside of the American political system were probing for a way inMichigan
Michigan redistricting group scores 'minor win' with ballot summary change
Redistricting proposal’s ballot summary changedThe Michigan Board of State Canvassers approved final ballot language for a proposal to create a commission “of citizens” to draw political districtsMichigan
Pence: Stabenow 'standing in way' of GOP agenda
Pence: Stabenow ‘standing in way’ of GOP agendaVice President Mike Pence said at a West Bloomfield fundraiser that "America and Michigan need John James" to beat Democrat U.S. Sen. Debbie StabenowMichigan
Politics site's forecast: Odds on Stevens to win Trott's seat in Congress
Politics site: Stevens likely to win Trott’s seatThe FiveThirtyEight website predicts that Democrat Haley Stevens has a 2 in 3 chance of defeating Republican Lena Epstein for Rep. Dave Trott's seat.Politics
Trump warns of ‘violence’ if Republicans lose elections
Trump warns of ‘violence’ if Republicans lose fall electionsTrump warned evangelical leaders that, “you’re one election away from losing everything you’ve got.”Nation
Liberal Gillum, Trump-backed DeSantis win Florida primaries
Gillum, DeSantis win Florida primariesA liberal Florida Democrat pulled off an upset victory while President Donald Trump’s favored candidate cruised to an easy win TuesdayMichigan
Voting group behind mystery requests in Michigan
Voting group behind mystery requests in Mich.A voting rights nonprofit is behind the recent mystery public record requests that blanketed clerk’s offices around MichiganMichigan
Stabenow, James agree to two October Senate campaign debates
Stabenow set to debate James twice in OctoberDemocratic U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow is set to debate Republican opponent John James twice in mid-October in the U.S. Senate campaign.Michigan
Pence set to return to Michigan to raise money for James
Pence returns to Michigan to raise cash for JamesA White House official said Pence will be at a Metro Detroit country club to raise money for John James, the Republican U.S. Senate candidatePolitics
Florida primary features Trump defender in gov race
Florida primary features Trump defender in governor’s raceTrump endorsed U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis in the Republican primary for governor over Agriculture Commissioner Adam PutnamPolitics
Judge: Mich. must accept independent AG hopeful's petition
Judge: Mich. must accept independent’s AG petitionFederal judge orders the petition for a Michigan independent candidate for attorney general be considered in time to qualify for November’s ballotMichigan
Michigan Dems, GOP lace up for 10-week sprint to general election
Dems, GOP finalize ticket for election sprintMichigan Democrats and Republicans finalized their tickets this weekend during spirited party conventions.Michigan
Michigan Democrat leaders: Don’t bet on ‘blue wave,’ build it
Dem leaders: Don’t bet on ‘blue wave,’ build itMichigan Democrats finalized ticket for Nov. 6 general election.
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