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MichMash: Benson warns Michigan voter citizenship proposal ‘isn’t about election security’

Hernz Laguerre March 7, 2025

A voter citizenship proposal that aims to have voters show proof of citizenship in Michigan was presented at a committee...

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Former president Donald Trump speaks at the Detroit Economic Club ahead of the November 2024 election, Oct. 10, 2024.
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The Metro: An Arab American Trump voter’s perspective on his first months in office

Sam Corey, Lauren Myers, The Metro March 6, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. In the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, many supporters of...

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New Michigan GOP Chair hopes to unify party

Russ McNamara February 28, 2025

The two major political parties held their conventions last weekend. On the Democratic side, former state Senator Curtis Hertel will...

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Former CEO of THAW and Detroit Mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins.
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Saunteel Jenkins: Nonprofit experience will inform efforts as mayor if elected

Russ McNamara February 19, 2025

One year from now, Mike Duggan won’t be Detroit’s mayor and there is no shortage of folks vying for the...

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Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield at WDET Studios, Feb. 12, 2025.
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Mary Sheffield on Detroit’s mayoral race, priorities for the city

Russ McNamara February 12, 2025

Detroit’s next mayor will not be Mike Duggan. He seeks greener pastures in Lansing. So folks are lining up to...

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Pro-Palestinian and anti-war demonstrators march outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.
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Abandon Harris campaign chair vows to fight Trump plan to take over Gaza

Quinn Klinefelter February 7, 2025

A group that fought against the Biden administration’s support for Israel is pushing back against President Trump’s recent assertion that...

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Jocelyn Benson being interviewed by WDET
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The Metro: The Michigan governor’s race is heating up

The Metro, John Filbrandt January 30, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Michigan’s gubernatorial race isn’t until November 2026, but several prominent politicians...

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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
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Republican campaign finance complaint filed against Secretary Benson  

Colin Jackson January 28, 2025

Michigan’s top elections official is facing a campaign finance complaint from the state Republican Party. Republicans argue Secretary of State...

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Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D), in a brief turn as acting governor, signed a bill Dec. 1, 2023, to allow voters to request an absentee ballot through a state portal, a policy first adopted during the early days of COVID-19.
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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches campaign for governor

Associated Press, Jenny Sherman January 22, 2025

Michigan’s Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson officially launched her Democratic bid for governor on Wednesday, running to succeed Gov. Gretchen...

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Mary Sheffield announces mayor bid
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MichMash: What’s ahead in Detroit’s 2025 mayoral race

Hernz Laguerre January 3, 2025

The race for Detroit's mayor is already underway with some candidates declaring their bid to become the next leader of...

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Michigan appeals court upholds charges in political robocalls cases

Rick Pluta December 18, 2024

The Michigan Court of Appeals has ordered criminal election fraud cases to go forward against two men accused of orchestrating...

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Whitmer signs polling place firearm ban

Rick Pluta December 5, 2024

The open carry of guns in and near polling places and absentee ballot counting boards will be outlawed under bills...

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