OPINION: Here’s how young people can get involved in Michigan politics
Young Michiganders are driving political change across the state.
Dec
2025
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VOTING
Dec
2025
5
Who’s backing who in Michigan’s US Senate race?
The race for US Senate in Michigan is quickly becoming a test of political identity.
Nov
2025
5
City Council President Mary Sheffield wins election to become Detroit’s first female mayor
City Council President Mary Sheffield will be Detroit's newest mayor and the first woman to lead the city.
Nov
2025
3
When is Election Day 2025? What to know, how to find your polling place, who’s on ballot
Here's what you need to know about Tuesday's elections.
Oct
2025
7
McMorrow clarifies stance on Gaza, joins Michigan Dems calling situation a genocide
Yet another Michigan Democratic candidate seeking statewide office has called the situation in Gaza and the Israeli military offensive against the Palestinian people there a genocide—this time from US Senate hopeful Mallory McMorrow.
Aug
2025
6
Mary Sheffield to face Solomon Kinloch in November election for Detroit mayor
The race for Detroit's next mayor is set to pit a longtime City Council member against a popular pastor, after council President Mary Sheffield and megachurch leader Solomon Kinloch were the top two vote-getters in Tuesday's nonpartisan primary.
Jul
2025
31
Decline to sign: Michigan voting rights groups sound alarm on petition drive ‘trap’
With signature gatherers hitting sidewalks across Michigan, groups are sounding the alarm on petitions they say would disenfranchise voters under the guise of election security.
Jul
2025
31
Empty ballots leave thousands of Michiganders with no choices on Election Day
A new analysis from BallotReady shows that Michigan’s 2024 election cycle featured several dozen races with no real competition—or no candidates running for office at all.
Jul
2025
23
Michigan petition drives: What to know before signing your name on a clipboard
Signatures are being collected by groups that want to change state laws or amend the state Constitution. This is your guide to the petition drives.
Jul
2025
8
Opinion: Michigan youth wants more choices, and ranked choice voting delivers
Michigan College Democrat makes the case for ranked choice voting statewide.
