Michigan Politics & Elections

Division, disagreements, distrust leaves Flint City Council 3rd Ward seat vacant

The Flint City Council is running out of time to appoint a replacement for one of their own -- the late 3rd Ward Councilman Quincy Murphy -- if members want to follow the city’s charter.

Muskegon County Clerk faces IT professional in November general election

Democratic Muskegon County Clerk Karen Buie is being challenged by Republican Eric Rothoff in the Nov. 5 general election.

Early voting starts soon: When and where to vote around Grand Rapids

Here's everything you need to know about where and when you can vote early in Kent and Ottawa counties beginning Saturday, Oct. 26.

Michigan’s 95th House District features race between Schuette, Lopez

Bill G. Schuette, a Republican, will appear on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot beside Democratic challenger Sabrina Lopez.

Democratic incumbent faces Republican challenger in Augusta Township clerk race

Elected in 2020, Democratic incumbent Kimberly Gonczy is up against David Frey.

Hoadley, LeRoux on ballot for Michigan’s 99th House District

Republican incumbent Mike Hoadley is being challenged by a Democratic newcomer Jon LeRoux. Both will appear on the Nov. 5 ballots for the race, with the winner being elected to a two-year term.

Kent County board incumbent squares off against IT analyst for 13th District seat

Incumbent Democrat Michelle McCloud faces Republican Nick Prill in the Nov. 5 general election to represent the 13th District on the Kent County Board of Commissioners.

Republican Fred Upton endorses Democrat Kamala Harris for president

"(Donald Trump) is unfit to serve as commander in chief again," said Fred Upton, who was Southwest Michigan's Republican congressman for 36 years. This is the first time he's ever voted for a Democrat for president, he said.

See where you can vote early in Muskegon County

Early voting sessions are scheduled to begin Saturday in Muskegon County.

Your guide to the 2024 general election in Jackson County

Early in-person voting sites are open Saturday, Oct. 26, to Sunday, Nov. 3. Regular polling locations are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.