Michigan is settling races for the US Senate, governor,13 Congressional districts and other offices this Election Day.
Michigan midterm voters cite costs, government spending, culture wars and Trump
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Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers make final pitches in Michigan US Senate race
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers are competing for Michigan’s open Senate seat in a race that could help determine control of the chamber.
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From Trump Country to Detroit: What to watch as Michigan votes
These are the regions, trends and races to watch as Michigan election results come in on Tuesday night.
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Michigan election rules, races and results: 10 things to know about Nov. 3
What you need to know about voting rules, key races and when to expect results from Michigan’s Nov. 3 election.
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Opinion | Michigan college students are registered to vote. What happens next?
Registration is a milestone, and participation is the necessary outcome. College students may find the distance between the two can be surprisingly difficult to navigate, but we should not confuse those barriers with indifference. At Grand Valley, we have seen what is possible when we approach voter participation intentionally.
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Election integrity takes center stage in Michigan governor’s race
Jocelyn Benson has called John James an “election denier,” while the Republican has accused her of misrunning the state’s elections.
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Donald Trump phones Michigan voters in 11th hour election appeal
In a ‘tele-rally’ phone call, President Donald Trump called Michigan’s US Senate race the ‘most important’ in state history.
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Haley Stevens endorses Mike Rogers, bucking Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
US Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers on Sunday amid tensions with Democratic primary rival Abdul El-Sayed.
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Michigan township rejects data center pitch before talks even begin
Just days after developers announced they’re exploring a potential data center south of Lansing, local officials urged them to “cease all efforts.” The swift rebuke adds to growing resistance to data center projects across the state.
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Opinion | It’s time to build toward universal afterschool access in Michigan
With broad, bipartisan public support, proven benefits and strong demand, Michigan should be working to expand access to high-quality afterschool experiences for every K-12 student in the state.
