Stories tagged: "election"

Voting Christopher Copacia votes with people from underprivileged countries in mind.
Voting He Votes for the Struggling, the Disadvantaged and Devastated, This Election. He Says You Should Too.

Michigan resident Christopher Copacia believes voting for those in countries that need the most help.

Sherri Kolade Sherri Kolade October 22, 2020 11:09 am EDT
Voting Michigander Steven Syers is passionate about voting, so much so that he drove an hour to do it.
Voting Michigan Man Drives 60 Miles to Make Sure He Can Vote

Steven Syers is revved up for democracy this year. Here's why.

Nick Mordowanec Nick Mordowanec September 16, 2020 12:12 pm EDT
Elections FILE - In this Jan. 29, 2020, file photo, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her State of the State address to a joint session of the House and Senate, at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Elections Could Whitmer Be Biden’s VP? Secret Meeting Raises Eyebrows.

It looks like Michigan’s governor is being considered for a major promotion.

Associated Press Associated Press August 10, 2020 9:32 am EDT
Voting Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey, right, speaks to reporters Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Detroit, about the city's preparations for Tuesday's primary election. Elections officials in Detroit are preparing for challenges that come with voting during a national health crisis that has left more than 150,000 Americans dead. City Clerk Janice Winfrey told reporters Thursday that all of Detroit's 503 voting precincts will be open, equipped with sanitizing stations and face masks aimed at slowing the spread of the COVID-19 virus.(AP Photo/Corey Williams)
Voting Masks and Sanitizing Stations: Detroit is Making Primary Day More Safe and Accessible for Voters

Officials will pilot new options on Tuesday that could go citywide by November’s general election.

Associated Press Associated Press July 31, 2020 9:54 am EDT
Law and Policy A person holds up their phone during a rally in support of data privacy outside the Apple store Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Law and Policy Michigan Voters Will Decide on Data Protections in November

Should electronic data and communication be safe from unreasonable search and seizure? Get to the polls and have your say.

Associated Press Associated Press July 3, 2020 7:00 am EDT

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 14: A volunteer with Forgotten Harvest loads food into a cart at a mobile pantry April 14, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. The organization distributes food throughout the metro area, which has seen an uptick in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Food More Than 600,000 Michiganders Don’t Have the Food They Need
photo via Shutterstock Education Studious, Ambitious and $100,000 in Debt: This Michigan Social Worker Is Voting for Financial Freedom
Make It Matter 2020 Elections The ‘Gander’s Guide to Voting in Michigan in 2020
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Michigan Life A protester carries his rifle during a rally against Michigan’s coronavirus stay-at-home order at the State Capitol in Lansing, Mich., Thursday, May 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan Life State Gives Barber His Last Cut: 7 Michigan Stories You Need To Read This Week

The week’s stories taking top views and conversation at The ‘Gander. Catch the stories we can’t stop talking about.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain May 15, 2020 4:21 pm EDT
Politics Former vice president Joe Biden found popularity with voters on "Super Tuesday 2" including in Michigan.
Politics Biden Won Michigan’s Presidential Primary. But What Does That Mean Now?

Michigan voters helped to make Joe Biden a frontrunner in the race to replace Donald Trump in November. Here's a look at what that means exactly.

Jessica Strachan Jessica Strachan March 13, 2020 5:39 pm EDT