Politics
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Michiganders on the verge of setting another record for voter turnout
Early, in-person voting and mail-in absentee ballots are making it easier than ever for Michiganders to participate in this year’s election, said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
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Trump is widely expected to prematurely declare victory regardless of the vote count
Political experts and campaign officials alike are expecting Donald Trump to declare victory on Tuesday night before the final results will roll in. It’s just one tactic the former president and his allies have been working on to sow doubt in a potential election loss.
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Trump and the MAGA movement have spent years preparing to contest the 2024 election results
Donald Trump’s plan to challenge a 2024 election loss involves relying on the far-right justices on the Supreme Court all the way down to MAGA sheriffs and local election officials, with a helping hand from Republicans in Congress, state lawmakers, and a firehose of lies and conspiracies being spread on social media.
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Whitmer optimistic that ‘competitive’ state House races will keep Dems in majority
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Saturday that she’s feeling good about the Michigan House races, with control of the chamber for the next two years on the line on Tuesday.
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AOC rallies with the UAW in Detroit, says a Harris victory will be delivered by the working class
The United Auto Workers Union (UAW) is a fighting union, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) said Friday night while rallying with members in Detroit.
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Kamala Harris urges college students to ‘fight for our future’ at final Michigan rally
Michigan’s college students—and their future—were the top priority for Vice President Kamala Harris during a massive rally at Michigan State University on Sunday night, where she offered her final, closing argument to Michiganders ahead of Election Day.
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Opinion: The Inflation Reduction Act is helping us build a stronger, cleaner Michigan
In this op-ed, Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks emphasizes Michigan’s progress under the Inflation Reduction Act, urging voters to support leaders who prioritize a sustainable future.
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Musk-connected PAC reportedly engages in shady canvassing tactics in Michigan
Canvassers and paid door knockers for the campaign of former President Donald Trump say they were tricked into coming to Michigan by a company associated with Elon Musk’s America political action committee, and then stiffed with hotel bills if they didn’t reach certain quotas.
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Detroit strengthens security at sites where ballots are counted
Extensive plans are in place to ensure the vote counting process runs smoothly in Detroit.
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4 misleading claims Trump supporters are using to cast doubt on Michigan’s election
Posts circulating across right-wing circles on social media feature false and misleading claims about voting and counting ballots in this year’s election.
