Politics Archives October 2024
Jill Biden, Gwen Walz coming to Michigan next week
Cargo trike maker wins Michigan’s first “Shark Tank” style contest
Division, disagreements, distrust leaves Flint City Council 3rd Ward seat vacant
Muskegon County Clerk faces IT professional in November general election
Early voting starts soon: When and where to vote around Grand Rapids
University of Michigan grad hopes ads on porn sites will deter Trump voters
Michigan’s 95th House District features race between Schuette, Lopez
Democratic incumbent faces Republican challenger in Augusta Township clerk race
Hoadley, LeRoux on ballot for Michigan’s 99th House District
Kent County board incumbent squares off against IT analyst for 13th District seat
Republican Fred Upton endorses Democrat Kamala Harris for president
See where you can vote early in Muskegon County
Your guide to the 2024 general election in Jackson County
Letter from the Editor: An epic election deserves ‘all hands on deck.’ We’ve got it covered
With ‘EV mandate’ claims flying, here’s what to know as politics hits Michigan auto industry
12 Days to Election 2024: Gen Z Michiganders are ready to vote
Former commissioner is challenging a current commissioner for this Muskegon County seat
How to get Michigan’s new ‘I voted’ stickers this election
Muskegon County board chair facing challenger for District 5 seat
Sharpton, Central Park Five plan Flint stop on Thursday at Cathedral of Faith
Ottawa County water resources director faces challenge from chemistry lab manager
Free birth control, condoms available to Michigan residents under new state program
New recall effort targets Flint Councilman Dennis Pfeiffer for removal
Judge dismisses RNC’s lawsuit challenging maintenance of Michigan’s voter rolls
Your guide to the November 2024 general election in Washtenaw County
Kalamazoo to host Michelle Obama, Kamala Harris rally Saturday
Climate, COVID and civil unrest: Gen Z Michiganders take it to the ballot box
Stevie Wonder throws shade at Donald Trump during his hometown Detroit concert
13 Days to Election 2024: It’s Mom’s Spaghetti meets ‘Dreams From My Father’
Obama to Detroit: ‘We do not need to see what an older, loonier Donald Trump is like’
Eminem throws support behind Kamala Harris in Detroit event
Elon Musk and Michigan secretary of state clash over voter rolls
Donald Trump plans 2 rallies in Michigan this weekend
Over 1 million voters have cast absentee ballots in battleground Michigan
Small business owner battling incumbent for West Michigan House seat
School district proposes $39.8M bond after voters rejected larger one in May
Kent County District 11 commissioner faces challenger in November election
How to meet candidates running for the Mott Community College Board of Trustees
Ottawa County treasurer challenged by financial manager in Nov. 5 election
14 Days to Election 2024: Harris campaigns with Cheney, Vance to make 10th Michigan stop
Grand Rapids mayoral candidates debate housing, parking and more top issues
Kamala Harris, Liz Cheney share bipartisan message of unity in Detroit-area campaign stop
In final stretch before election, JD Vance to stop in Michigan again
Judge dismisses lawsuit against state that sought to let voters decide Flint recall election
5 candidates run for Comstock school board positions
U.S. Senate candidates talk immigration, reproductive rights and more
Tell us: What is the No. 1 issue in deciding the presidential candidate you’re voting for?
8 new candidates vying for 2 open seats on Vicksburg school board
Kent County commissioner faces Republican challenger for District 15 seat
Gerald Ford‘s daughter endorses Kamala Harris for president
Musk offers voters $1 million a day to sign PAC petition backing the Constitution. Is that legal?
15 Days to Election 2024: Mark Cuban, Doug Emhoff campaign for Harris in West Michigan
Mark Cuban, Doug Emhoff tout Kamala Harris as pro-business candidate
Ottawa County Board Chair Joe Moss faces Democratic challenger in Nov. 5 election
16 Days to Election 2024: Speaker Johnson, Harris both rally support in Michigan
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson says Michigan is ‘ground zero’ for presidential election
Liz Cheney to join Harris in Michigan during tour across ‘blue wall’ battlegrounds
The day Donald Trump went to Detroit
Kamala Harris blitz across Michigan hits hard on manufacturing, unions
17 Days to Election 2024: It’s about dang time, Detroit
Trump promises to ‘make Detroit great again’ in Michigan rally
Concerns of economy, inflation bring fans to Detroit to see Trump
Kamala Harris vows to lower healthcare, grocery costs at Grand Rapids rally
Kamala Harris to be joined by Lizzo at Michigan rally
Thousands await Kamala Harris at Grand Rapids park with 18 days until election
Insurance manager faces 2 challengers in Ottawa County District 4 commission race
Over 10,000 absentee ballots already cast in Ann Arbor ahead of Election Day
Lahring, Barrett vie to be next Muskegon County Water Resources Commissioner
Harris will campaign with the Obamas later this month in Georgia and Michigan
Republican challenging Democrat incumbent for seat on Kent County board
Some Detroiters saw Trump remarks about city as insult; others saw hope for a renaissance
Kalamazoo Township trustee resigns, but will still be on ballot
Here’s when, where Kamala Harris plans to campaign in Michigan the next two days
18 Days to Election 2024: Trump, Harris both hitting battleground Michigan
Michelle Obama to campaign for Harris in Michigan
Gov. Walz will attend Saginaw church service Sunday morning
Michigan Attorney General offers advice to police on identifying election crimes
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson plans weekend rally in Saginaw County
Voter guide: 8 candidates compete for Kalamazoo school board seats
Extra deputies, poll workers will watch for voter intimidation in Washtenaw County on election day
McConnell called Trump ‘stupid’ and ‘despicable’ in private after the 2020 election, new book says
Letter from the Editor: DeVos political donations project probes the intersection of wealth, power and influence
See top 10, bottom 10 Michigan counties for absentee voting so far
19 Days to Election 2024: Presidential race for Michigan a ‘toss-up’
Mark Cuban, Doug Emhoff coming to Michigan to campaign for Harris
Mike Rogers, Paul Hudson fire up GOP base at Grand Rapids rally
Michigan’s new election dashboard shows early voting data by county and city
Recall of Flint mayor rejected. Election Commission says petitioner isn’t a city resident
Election will reshape Kalamazoo library board after failed director search, branch closure
Voters in Ferrysburg will decide 10 ballot proposals on Nov. 5
Former preschool teacher faces GM retiree in Ottawa County Commission District 11 race
More than 670K Michigan voters have cast absentee ballots ahead of election
Polls show Trump, Harris in ‘toss-up’ race in Michigan as election nears
20 Days to Election 2024: Harris makes case to Black voters in ‘Breakfast Club’ Q&A
Harris defends record of helping Black voters live from Detroit radio station
Lt. Gov. Gilchrist celebrates higher base pay for minimum wage workers, servers
Former commissioner faces past Spring Lake downtown leader in Ottawa County District 9 race
College student, general contractor facing off for Grand Haven area commission seat
3 proposals to be decided by Muskegon Heights voters next month
Trump, Harris campaigns to converge in Oakland County Friday
‘Dark money’ attack ads out of Lansing take aim at Ann Arbor ballot proposals
After stormy years on the MSU Board of Trustees, candidates say they’ll bring calm
3 takeaways as Rogers, Slotkin talk economy, guns and schools in final U.S. Senate debate
Incumbent suspends write-in candidacy for Jackson’s Ward 5 seat
University of Michigan regent candidates will discuss visions in public forum
Here’s how to listen to Kamala Harris' Detroit interview with Charlamagne Tha God!
Flint Council meeting called off after incident involving a gun at City Hall
Democrat challenged by attorney to represent Grand Rapids on Kent County board
Michigan Catholic bishops accuse Whitmer of ‘mocking’ Communion in Doritos skit
In Kent County board’s District 12 race, there is a political rematch
Here’s who’s running for 3 spots on the Bay City Public Schools Board of Education
Would nonpartisan elections disenfranchise Democratic voters in Ann Arbor? Groups debate
Billionaire DeVos family has poured nearly $12 million into 2024 election
2024 Bay County voter guide: Here are contested races on your ballot
Dick and Betsy DeVos fund controversial, pro-Trump sheriffs program
Selling vapes to minors? Michigan stores could face steep consequences
3 voting myths busted by Michigan county clerks ahead of Nov. 5 election
Kamala Harris to campaign across Michigan this week
Debate heats up over proposals that could mean big changes for Ann Arbor elections
Democratic incumbent faces small business owner in Grand Rapids-area state House race
Tim Walz plans late October campaign event in Michigan
Barack Obama visiting Michigan to campaign for Harris
LaGrand, Lenear to debate key issues before Grand Rapids mayoral election
Supervisor joins November election race for open trustee seats in Tompkins Township
These village races are contested this November in Jackson County
Walz criticizes Trump, highlights manufacturing and EV investment during Michigan visit
Climax Township voters will decide whether to renew road tax
Two square off in race for Grand Rapids-area state House seat
Maker of electric boats among finalists in Michigan’s ‘Shark Tank’ style competition
5 candidates seek a seat on the Leoni Township Board of Trustees in November
Incumbent Leoni Township supervisor faces a challenger in the November election
Interactive Michigan map shows high volume of 2024 presidential campaign stops
New road tax on ballot for Galesburg voters
Burney, Girard both look to fill Bay City mayoral seat vacated by longtime steward Newsham
‘The epitome of grit’: Dems quick to rebut Trump’s Detroit swipe, while in Detroit
Trump warns U.S. could end up ‘like Detroit’ without GOP boost to manufacturing
Poll shows Trump supporters are less confident in Michigan elections
See who’s running for Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners
Michigan court rules marijuana dealers can face harsher sentences than illegal growers
Attorney faces health care manager for District 7 Ottawa County Board seat
Watch video of Saginaw councilwoman allegedly falsifying names on ballot petition forms
U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear school protest case that includes Saline mother
Kent County board chair squares off against nonprofit attorney for District 6 seat
Republican newcomer faces sitting Democrat for District 2 Ottawa County board seat
Here’s the hubbub about Back the Blue, Saginaw’s ballot item you may not know about
5 vying for 4 Grass Lake Township trustee seats in November election
Michigan Democrats propose steep fines, longer prison time for child labor offenses
Maillette being challenged by Beson for Bay County’s 4th District commissioner seat
Walz returning to Michigan to talk industry jobs at Macomb County rally
Voters in Kent, Ottawa counties will see school operating cash requests on Nov. 5 ballot
Voters in Ottawa County invited to ask clerk election security questions at forum
See the Jackson County village races that still have open seats in the November election
3 takeaways as Slotkin, Rogers spar over high prices, EVs and abortion
Kalamazoo Township candidates focus on families, community’s future
Republican newcomers challenge slate of incumbent Democrats in Oshtemo Township
Comstock Township races include man who sued the township as supervisor candidate
Bay County 2nd District Commissioner race: Banaszak challenged by Marchlewski
Republican party leader faces health consultant for 40th district state House seat
2 competing in race for Grand Rapids state House seat
Michigan Republicans propose ending state tax on tips
Tax for police, mental health services again on Washtenaw County ballots
See where Grand Rapids area candidates stand on issues like childcare, housing at forum
Democrat, Republican seek to represent Gaines Township as Kent County commissioner
Saginaw Valley State University hosting candidate forum for Michigan’s 8th Congressional District
Slotkin, Rogers clash over immigration, EVs and more in U.S. Senate debate
In Michigan, Vance denounces EV mandates, blames immigrants for housing costs
5 candidates competing for seats on Portage school board
As voter fraud myths spread, poll workers train for fair, safe and secure Nov. 5 election
Ann Arbor aims to shift public safety millage funds to unarmed alternatives to police
Evaluation ordered for man arrested with suspected explosives at Trump rally in Michigan
2 Kent County attorneys seek new 63rd District Court judgeship
2 compete for open seat on Kalamazoo Valley Community College board
Here’s a look at the contested Board of Education races in Genesee County
First Lady Jill Biden to campaign for Kamala Harris in Detroit Monday
Candidate sues local, state officials over Nov. 5 recall election in Flint
Questions about Mike Rogers’ residency surface: report
Neeley, Mueller face re-election challenges in state House Districts 70 and 72 on Nov. 5
Everything you need to know to apply for vacant 3rd Ward Flint City Council seat
2 candidates vying for Ward 5 Jackson City Council seat in November election
5 candidates seek to fill seats on Springport School Board in November election
4 battle for Northern Michigan seat in Congress
Voters to decide on continued funding for Manchester-area fire services
Incumbent, challenger face off for Jackson County’s District 7 seat
‘We’re not going back’: Bernie Sanders rallies for Harris-Walz during West Michigan visit
See contested races in Genesee County communities on November ballot
Trump brings national campaign to SVSU, and other Saginaw-area news this week
See 25 photos from Kamala Harris’ rally in Flint
JD Vance returning to Michigan to speak at Detroit’s Eastern Market
Five takeaways from Kamala Harris’ campaign rally in Flint
Kamala Harris says she’ll put ‘middle-class families’ first in Flint campaign stop
Ravenna Public Schools asking voters again in November for bond to update elementary
Most readers will tip less if servers make minimum wage, MLive survey finds
Voters to decide continued funding for Washtenaw County emergency dispatch
Voters, assistant clerks in Michigan charged with alleged double voting in August primary
Lone Republican on Genesee County Board of Commissioners faces Democratic challenger Nov. 5
Incumbent state rep faces retired small business owner for 90th House District seat
Saginaw council member under investigation for allegedly falsifying petition signatures
12 candidates seeking seats on Michigan Center school board
Bernie Sanders, UAW leader Shawn Fain to stump for Harris at stops across Michigan
2 lawyers vying to be Jackson County Probate judge
2 vie for Sylvan Township treasurer seat in November election
Incumbents face challengers in Jackson College trustee races in November election
See 25 photos from Donald Trump's rally at SVSU
5 takeaways from Donald Trump’s Thursday visit in Saginaw County
Voters set to decide if marijuana growers, processors will come to Lodi Township
Former DNR regional director challenging incumbent for Ottawa County commission seat
Flight instructor, spokesperson vie for Kent County board seat in 18th District
2 incumbent Lima Township trustees facing challenger in November re-election bid
2 incumbents, 1 challenger seek Sharon Township trustee spots in November election
Facing ‘government psychic,’ ex-state House rep campaigns for return to Lansing
Attorney, Army veteran, lawmaker compete for Southwest Michigan seat in Congress
Trump repeats disproven voter fraud claim day after court filing says he ‘resorted to crimes’ in 2020 election
Hundreds of absentee ballots to be remailed after printing error in Kent County
9 candidates seeking seats on Grass Lake Community Schools board
Salon owner facing incumbent far-right Republican for Jenison-area commission seat
2 candidates compete for open Washtenaw County Trial Court seat
4 takeaways from JD Vance’s fourth rally in West Michigan
Incumbent faces 2 challengers for Ypsilanti-area Michigan House seat
GOP candidate suspends campaign, supports Democrat for Sylvan supervisor
Two candidates vying for open 2nd District seat on Kent County board
8 candidates compete for Augusta Township trustee seats in November election
See Muskegon area residents react when Fox & Friends visits local breakfast spot
Augusta Township treasurer faces Republican challenger in November
10 candidates competing for 3 open Jackson School Board seats in November
Rematch awaits ex-Michigan sheriff seeking reelection to state House seat
Voter guide: Texas Township candidates offer their stance on issues
Two Flint wards have City Council races on Nov. 5 ballot but results will only count in one
Content creator challenging incumbent Democrat for Holland’s county commission seat
Letter from the Editor: America’s governing system was built for change. So why have we been stuck for decades?
Millage for new Scio Township fire station, upgrades on the ballot again in November
Trio of newcomers vying for Columbia School Board seats in November election
‘Make them riot,’ Trump co-conspirator said of Detroit crowd following 2020 election, filing states
Vance tells West Michigan he or Trump will be here ‘probably every week’ until election
Trump to headline Detroit Economic Club event at casino
Here’s why McDonald Rivet, Junge and 4 other candidates think they should replace Kildee in Congress
These Hudsonville, Ottawa County school board candidates are running in November
Saline voters will decide on 2 proposed changes to city’s charter in November election
See where Cooper Township supervisor, trustee candidates stand on issues
Fox News interviews Muskegon voters at restaurant on key issues during broadcast
U.S. Chamber of Commerce taps West Michigan business leader for advisory role
Captain in neighboring community wants sheriff’s job in Kalamazoo County
Democratic incumbent faces Republican challenger for Kent County 16th District seat
5 face off for 4 trustee seats on Manchester Township board
2 newcomers in running for Bay County's 7th District Commissioner seat
Timeline revealed: See when minimum wage, tipped worker pay changes will occur
2 running for 15th District Court judge in Ann Arbor
10-year sinking fund on the November ballot for Whitmore Lake Public Schools voters
Former teacher faces Kent County board incumbent for 4th District seat
Clerk who resigned still on the November election ballot in Webster Township
4 candidates seeking to fill 2 open Northwest School Board seats in November election
5 candidates competing in November election for trustee seats in York Township
That time Schwarzenegger almost stumped for George W. Bush in Saginaw County
Walz and Vance go in depth on policy while attacking each other’s running mates in VP debate
Meet the 7 candidates running for the Grand Rapids school board
Real estate broker facing off with HR executive for Ottawa County District 1 seat
Office manager squaring off against longtime incumbent in race for Kent County commission seat
Expert says proposed Michigan bill giving parents control over kids’ social media could help
3 incumbents, 4 challengers vying for Saline School Board seats in November election
Former trustee, Republican newcomer seek Augusta Township Supervisor spot in November
Voters asked to renew road improvement millage in Lodi Township
Webster Township treasurer faces challenger in November election
Penton challenges Cousineau for Genesee County commissioner in District 7
Nine candidates vie for 7 Ypsilanti Township Parks Commission seats
Longtime Muskegon probate judge squares off against public defender in general election
Trump rally arrest: 5 things to know about man who allegedly claimed he had C4
Voters in Ann Arbor to decide critical funding for city parks
2 Milan School Board incumbents facing 2 challengers this November
5 candidates are vying for 4 Spring Arbor Township trustee seats in November
Longtime Webster Township supervisor has a challenger in November election
Webster Township voters have 9 candidates for 4 board seats
6 vying for 3 Ann Arbor School Board seats in November election
Dewitt, Eckhart vie for Bay City’s 6th Ward Commissioner seat
Six competing for Pittsfield Township Parks Commission seats in November election
Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley is target of eight potential recalls
Here’s who is running in November for 6 spots on Northfield Township Area Library Board
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