2026 Elections

Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit recently defeated Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald to secure the Michigan Democratic Party's nomination for the chance to succeed Dana Nessel who cannot run again due to term limits.

Tuesday was the candidate filing deadline in Michigan. As Colin Jackson reports, businessman Perry Johnson is among the last candidates for governor to submit nominating petitions.

Some Democrats are calling for Michigan to switch from party conventions to primary elections to choose candidates for statewide offices, such as Attorney General and Secretary of State. That’s after a raucous party endorsement convention this past weekend. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The progressive wing of the Michigan Democratic Party made its voice heard over the weekend during the party’s endorsement convention. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Democratic Party endorsed several candidates for statewide office Sunday night. Colin Jackson has more.

Saying there needs to be continuity in leadership, Saline Mayor Brian Marl says he’ll be running for reelection this November. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed became the third Michigan Democrat to submit signatures in a campaign for U.S. Senate Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

A second Democratic candidate for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat turned in nominating petition signatures Monday. Colin Jackson has more.

The largest county Republican party in Michigan and John James, the Republican frontrunner for governor, are at odds over a debate later this month. Colin Jackson has more.

The Ypsilanti City Council has sent a Charter Amendment ballot initiative to Governor Gretchen Whitmer that would require voter approval for any increases in the police department budget. But it’s still a long way from going before voters in November. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.