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Poll workers and election officials across the country are concerned about their safety during election season. One in six election workers have experienced threats, according to a Brennan Center for Justice survey. While there have been no specific threats reported to law enforcement in Washtenaw County, WEMU’s Josh Hakala found out the sheriff’s department is prepared.

Kymm Clark hopes to restore the art and craft of upholstery. Once a skill that allowed furniture to be passed down for generations, it is now rare that worn or damaged furniture is repaired instead of going to the landfill. Kymm joins "creative:impact" host Deb Polich and they talk about how Kymm is invigorating interest in DIY furniture restoration.

Christopher Taylor has been re-elected as Ann Arbor’s mayor. The Democrat defeated independent candidate Eric Lipson and write-in candidate Dylan Manna, earning a little more than 76% of the vote. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

It's a getting a little colder outside, so stay warm with a trip to the movies! WEMU's David Fair was joined once again by Michigan Theater Foundation executive director, Russ Collins. They have all the information you need on new films and special screenings coming your way.

Democratic Representative Debbie Dingell has been re-elected to an additional two years in office after defeating Republican challenger Whittney Williams. Dingell checked in with WEMU's David Fair to discuss plans for serving the newly-drawn 6th Congressional District.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer appears to have won her bid for a second term, fending off a challenge from Republican Tudor Dixon.Rick Pluta has more.

A new $180 million bond proposal for the Saline Area School District has passed with 55% of the vote. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer formally declared herself the winner of Tuesday’s election as Republican nominee Tudor Dixon conceded the race. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Few things make Sara Billmann happier than a sold-out auditorium or event with an audience responding with enthusiasm. As UMS’s marketing and communications V.P., Sara is known as one of, if not THE best, arts marketer in the country. Sara joins creative:impact host Deb Polich, and they talk about how innovative, data-driven target marketing drives UMS on this edition of "creative:impact."

Michigan’s re-drawn 6th Congressional district has a popular, incumbent Democrat seeking re-election and a Republican challenger that is, for lack of a better term, an elusive candidate. As Cathy Shafran reports, Debbie Dingell is ever-present on the campaign trail, while GOP primary winner, Whittney Williams, is nowhere to be found.