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Labor Negotiator David Curson succeeded Thadeus McCotter for seven weeks during Decembers’s heated lame duck session in the United States Congress. Now that he’s back home in Michigan, we’ll find out how he views the experience in hindsight.
Arab-Americans turned out in large numbers for President Obama in 2008 and returned to support him in this week’s election. Ismael Ahmed is the founder of ACCESS, the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services. He’s also the host of “This Island Earth” on WDET. Ahmed spoke with WDET’s Pat Batcheller about why he thinks the Arab-American community came out to support the President.
In one of the more unusual splits in local election results, Democrat David Curson bested Rep.-Elect Kerry Bentivolio in the contest to finish out former U.S. Rep. Thad McCotter's term in the 112th Congress. Curson joins Craig to talk about his plans for a truncated time in Washington.
Michigan Congressman Dan Benishek is claiming victory in his re-election bid, though his Democratic challenger says not all the votes are in yet.
Dingell beat Republican challenger Cynthia Kallgren and Libertarian challenger Robert Secula in the re-drawn 12th Congressional District.
Bentivolio beat Democratic challenger Doctor Syed Taj.
Bentivolio beat Democratic challenger Doctor Syed Taj.
Today is Election Day and WDET has you covered. From Metro Detroit to the swing states, Washington D.C. and back, you'll find the latest information on-air and on-line from WDET.
The battle for Michigan’s Eleventh Congressional district continued into the early morning hours. Republican Kerry Bentivolio and Democrat Syed Taj faced off in the district. But, Taj, who was down 6% when his election night party ended around 12:30am was not ready to give up.
Democrat Debbie Stabenow won by a solid margin in her bid to return to the U.S. Senate.
This is your one-stop shop for all the background, interviews and analysis you’ll need to make informed decisions in the voting booth. From proposals to candidates, get all the information you need before Tuesday’s election.
Democrat Dave Curson speaks with WDET's Craig Fahle about his race against Republican Kerry Bentivolio to finish former Congressman Thaddeus McCotter's term in Congress.
Kerry Bentivolio (R) and Dr. Syed Taj (D) make their case to fill the vacant seat of former Congressman Thaddeus McCotter.
The newly-created 14th Distrcit winds its way from Southwest Detroit to the Grosse Pointes, then through Southfield, Farmington Hills, and Keego Harbor
The newly created district covers parts of Northwest Detroit, the Grosse Pointes, Oak Park and West Bloomfield.
With the election less than a week away, Craig takes a look at the race in Michigan's 13th Congressional District. WDET's Quinn Klinefelter speaks with Democratic candidate Rep. John Conyers, Jr., incumbent in the 14th district, and Republican candidate Harry Sawicki about the race for the 13th district and what they plan to do, if elected.
Michigan’s new 13th Congressional District has an old-hand bearing the standard for the Democrats – long-time Congressman John Conyers, who has represented parts of Detroit for the last half-century.
The Michigan legislature created a new 13th Congressional District. But the challenge for the GOP remains the same as it has for half-a-century – defeat long-time Detroit Democrat John Conyers, who is now running in the 13th.
With the election just a week away, the race in the 12th Congressional district is heating up. WDET's Pat Batcheller spoke with Democratic candidate Rep. John Dingell, incumbent from the 15th district, and Republican candidate Cynthia Kallgren about the race and what they would do if elected.
Longest-serving member of Congress says he has more work to do.
Republican candidate for Congress in Michigan's 12th district.
After controversial redistricting across the state, Michigan's congressional races have been hotly contested this election season. Take the newly redrawn Ninth district, for instance. Long-time representative Sander Levin is chairman of the Congressional Ways and Means Committee. He last represented the 12th District but is now running for re-election against Republican challenger Don Volaric and Libertarian candidate Jim Fulner in the new Ninth.
A retired U.S. Navy captain is making a bid as an independent candidate for the seat in Michigan’s 8th congressional district.
Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) talks with Craig about the issues and policies behind her run for re-election, and what voters should know about the campaign.
A Democratic candidate from eastern Tuscola County is seeking to unseat Tenth district congresswoman Candice Miller. Chuck Stadler is a Vassar Township trustee and is trained as a nurse and accountant. He currently co-owns an accounting firm. The newly re-drawn 10th district covers Northern Macomb, Eastern Tuscola, St. Clair, Lapeer, Sanilac and Huron Counties. WDET’s Rob St. Mary spoke to Stadler about his candidacy and the issues he wants to tackle if elected.
U.S. Representative Candice Miller has served in Michigan’s congressional delegation just shy of a decade. The Republican is running for re-election in the newly re-drawn 10th district, which covers Northern Macomb, Eastern Tuscola, St. Clair, Lapeer, Sanilac and Huron Counties. Miller had served as Michigan’s Secretary of State before her election to the U.S. House in 2002. WDET’s Rob St. Mary spoke to Miller about the issues she’s focusing on this election season.
WDET's Laura Weber-Davis speaks with incumbant Republican Congressman Tim Walberg about campaigning in the recently redrawn 7th Congressional District and his views on issues affecting Michigan and the country. Rep. Walberg is facing Democratic challenger Kurt Haskell for the seat.
In the race for Michigan’s 8th congressional district incumbent Republican Mike Rogers has both name recognition and longevity.
In Michigan’s 8th Congressional district Democrat Lance Enderle is vying for the seat held for more than a decade by Republican Mike Rogers.
Democrat Kurt Haskell says he thinks the new 7th Congressional District is a toss-up. He is running against Republican Congressman Tim Walberg.
Rick Pluta explains the bill, and previews his live call-in shows with US Senate candidates on WDET.
In light of Republican Congressional Candidate Kerry Bentivolio's no-show at last nights District 11 candidate forum, Craig asks listeners: What obligations do candidates have to voters? Are you OK with the idea of a candidate who refuses to be interviewed by the media or appear for fuctions?
Today is Election Day for many who voted in last month’s 11th District Congressional primary. This is a special primary election to pick candidates to fill the rest of Thaddeus McCotter’s term in the House. WDET’s Pat Batcheller spoke with Plymouth Township Clerk Joe Bridgman about the challenges holding this election.
Rep. Dan Benishek (R-MI) to address GOP convention in Tampa on Tuesday afternoon.
Craig discusses Rep. Akin's decision to keep running and takes calls from listeners.
While Nancy Cassis' name will be on the special ballot for the 11th Congressional District in September, she has no plans to actively campaign. Republican, Steve King will also be on the ballot and is currently campaigning for the special 45-day 11th Congressional spot. Craig welcomes Steve in studio to talk about his campaign.
Michigan’s attorney general is filing felony charges against four staff members of former Congressman and GOP presidential candidate Thaddeus McCotter.
Craig speaks with Dr. Syed Taj about his victory in the 11th District's Democratic primary.
Craig speaks with incumbent U.S. Rep. Gary Peters, formerly of the 9th District, about his Democratic primary victory in the new 14th District.
Despite running in the newly-created 13th district Democratic Congressman John Conyers cruised to an easy victory in Michigan’s primary elections.
Glenn Anderson finished second to 24 term incumbent John Conyers in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for the newly drawn 13th Congressional District.
In Michigan’s August 7th primary elections…the race for the 12th Congressional district offers a stark contrast between candidates.
State Representative Shanelle Jackson is one of five Democrats running in the new 13th Congressional district, covering parts of Detroit and western Wayne County. She spoke with WDET's Pat Batcheller about her campaign.
WDET's Pat Batcheller speaks with Michigan Senator Bert Johnson about his bid for the United States Congress.
Craig is joined by Republican John Hauler, who is running for U.S. Congress in the 14th District.
Craig speaks with LaRoche Democrat Bill Roberts about his bid for U.S. Congress in the 11th District.
WDET's Travis Wright speaks with Republican U.S. Senate Candidate Randy Hekman.
Craig speaks with Retired 36th District Court Magistrate and Democrat Bob Costello about his bid for U.S. Congress in the 14th District.
Craig speaks with Nancy Cassis, a write-in Republican Candidate for the 11th Congressional District of Michigan.
Veteran state lawmaker Glenn Anderson says in the new 13th congressional district, the race is wide-open…
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Clark Durant talks education and Congress.
Craig is joined by Candidate for U.S. Congress in the 14th District and Mayor of Southfield Brenda Lawrence to discuss her bid for national office.
Craig speaks with Dr. Syed Taj, Candidate for the 11th Congressional District.
Michigan’s 12th Congressional district features the power of incumbency. 29-term Democrat John Dingell is the longest-serving member of the U.S. House.
Congressman Hansen Clark, Candidate for U.S. Congress in the 14th District
Congressman Gary Peters, currently the U.S. Congressman for the 9th District since 2008, is running for U.S. Congress for the 14th District in the August 7th Democratic Primary.
Michigan’s primary elections take place on Tuesday, August 7th. All this week, WDET will introduce you to the candidates running in key races across Southeast Michigan. Today, we meet John Goci, one of five Democrats running in the 13th Congressional district which includes much of Detroit and parts of western Wayne County.
Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta speaks with WDET's Pat Batcheller about the special election to fill Thaddeus McCotter's seat in Congress.
The second-most senior member of the U-S House – Detroit Democrat John Conyers – is facing a newly re-drawn congressional district…and the toughest re-election campaign of his political career.
Fraud may have kept Livonia Congressman off August primary ballot.
Senior Editor for The Michigan Chronicle Bankole Thompson joins the Craig Fahle Show for his weekly political segment. This week's discussion focuses on the question, "Will Michigan lose Black influence in Congress?"
Southfield’s Brenda Lawrence says she wants to move from being a Mayor to being a member of Congress.
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