Elections
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What’s the deal with Michigan’s legislative maps? And how do we fix them?
A federal court ruled that the district boundaries for 13 seats in the Michigan Legislature were illegally influenced by race.
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Michigan state lawmaker enters crowded US House race
MICHIGAN—State Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet on Wednesday became the fifth candidate to enter a competitive race for a US House seat that Democrats are being forced to defend without an incumbent because of US Rep. Dan Kildee’s retirement this year. Defending the seat could be vital for Democrats in a year in which they need…
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Court: Boundaries for 13 Michigan legislative districts illegally influenced by race
The boundaries of 13 Detroit-area seats in the Michigan Legislature must be redrawn, a three-judge panel said Thursday after finding the map was illegally influenced by race.
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One year later: What happens when voters put Democrats in charge of a state government?
Democratic lawmakers have been keeping busy since Michigan voters elected them to take charge of the state government for the first time in decades.
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Filing: Trump and supporters encouraged violence in Detroit to subvert 2020 election
New evidence is set to outline actions taken by former President Donald Trump and his supporters to undermine the 2020 election.
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Whitmer signs new laws to safeguard elections—and make it easier to vote
Several new state laws signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are designed to simplify the voting process and ensure poll workers are protected on Election Day.
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Michigan to join effort to regulate deepfake political ads
Michigan is joining an effort to curb deceptive uses of artificial intelligence and manipulated media through state-level policies ahead of the 2024 elections.
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12 candidates run for two empty House seats in Michigan
Six candidates apiece have filed for the two open seats in the state House of Representatives, with the special elections set for next year.
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Michigan voting rights advocates decry ‘calamitous ruling’ on Voting Rights Act
After a court ruling limiting the scope of the Voting Rights Act, Michigan officials say urgency has increased to pass legislation to protect minority voters.
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Whitmer calls for special election to end House deadlock
Special elections in January and April will fill two vacant seats in the state House of Representatives after two lawmakers were elected in mayoral races.
