2024 Elections

There were very few problems that popped up during last week’s election in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has never been a big fan of Donald Trump, but he says he hopes the President-Elect can work with others and tone down the rhetoric. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan House lawmakers chose new leadership for the next legislative session Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

If lawmakers in Lansing are going to want to get things accomplished next year with the return of divided government, it will come down to showing each other respect. That’s the observation of long-time Capitol correspondent Tim Skubick. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Voters in Ann Arbor had four ballot proposals to decide in the general election. Two passed. Two failed. WEMU's David Fair spoke with Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor about the results and his perspective on what the decisions mean to the city.

Washtenaw County has elected its next Water Resources Commissioner. Evan Pratt decided against running for re-election after serving four terms. Former Saline Mayor and State Representative Gretchen Driskell won the race. She joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the priorities and challenges of the new job.

Washtenaw County put four millage questions before voters in the general election. All of passed by wide margins. Voters also reelected all nine democrat commissioners, including Yousef Rabhi. WEMU's David Fair caught up with Rabhi after a long election night to discuss these matters.

Ann Arbor Democrat Debbie Dingell easily won another term in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday night. Yet, she felt somewhat of a loss when Former President Donald Trump won a second term in office. Dingell joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the concerns, and hopes, about the future.

Washtenaw County voters approved the four millage questions on the ballot, including a new tax for Older Persons Services. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

As results are still being tallied, Michigan Democrats are staring down a difficult path in many statewide races. We have more in this joint report from Rick Pluta and Colin Jackson.