Protecting Our Democracy Act Represents ‘Lessons Learned’ From Trump Era, Levin Says
Last week, the U.S. House passed the Protecting Our Democracy Act, largely along party lines. Just one Republican, Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Illinois)...
The Case for Rewriting Michigan’s Constitution
Michigan voters will have a chance to set in motion a major rewrite of Michigan's constitution in 2026. That's the...
Rinke Shakes Up GOP Primary Race for Michigan Governor, But Still No Major Candidates Accept 2020 Election
Businessman Kevin Rinke's entrance into the GOP primary for Michigan governor represents a major shake-up in the race. There are...
There Are Many Ways to Redistrict Michigan: ‘This is Not Like a Recipe For Soup’
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) must follow specific guidelines and directives in completing its task. One of the...
Incoming Detroit City Councilman Coleman Young II Talks Automatic Payments for Detroiters
The Detroit City Council will soon look very different. There are nine total seats on Detroit’s legislative body, and the Nov....
Threats to Future Elections Are Real. Here’s What’s Being Done to Protect Democracy
Sunday marked one year since President Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election. But, of course, that wasn’t...
Pontiac’s Newly Elected Mayor Tim Greimel Says Relationship with City Council Top Priority
Voters in Pontiac on Tuesday picked a familiar name in Michigan politics to lead the city for the next four years....
Dearborn’s First Arab American Mayor Abdullah Hammoud Reflects on Historic Victory
Despite having one of the largest Arab populations in America, Dearborn has never had an Arab American or Muslim mayor....
Detroit Elects New Members to City Council Amid Corruption Allegations
Detroit voters elected new members on Tuesday to a City Council covered by a cloud of corruption allegations. In addition...
Abdullah Hammoud Makes History in Dearborn Mayoral Election: “There Is a New Era in Dearborn”
Abdullah Hammoud made history Tuesday night after voters elected him Dearborn’s first Arab American and Muslim mayor. Nargis Hakim Rahman/WDET...
Amer Ghalib Defeats Karen Majewski in Hamtramck Mayoral Race
Amer Ghalib has made history. The Yemeni immigrant will be the new mayor of Hamtramck after nearly 100 years of Polish...
Michigan November 2 Election Results
Voters in communities around the region head to the polls on November 2 to select local mayors, city council members,...