2026 Elections

Ann Arbor for Public Power is kicking off its petition drive to create a public utility board. The group looks to collect 6,500 signatures by May in order to get the question on the November ballot. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

There will be some significant environmental issues to deal with this year. Data centers, grid security, renewable energy policy—all of these issues will be before the Michigan Legislature, and it comes during a mid-term election year. How much will get accomplished? On this week’s "Issues of the Environment," WEMU's David Fair spoke with State Senator Sue Shink. She laid out her environmental priorities in 2026.

Republican House Speaker Matt Hall says the boosting the economy, improving education and cutting spending top his to do-list list in 2026. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A divided Ann Arbor School Board has reelected Torchio Feaster as president for another year, but it will be his last. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Business growth and how to achieve it was the main topic Tuesday as Secretary of State and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson addressed the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist is suspending his campaign for governor. Instead, he’ll run for Secretary of State. Colin Jackson has more.

Democratic 47th District House Representative Carrie Rheingans is encouraging her local constituents to be politically conscious this election year. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Jocelyn Benson, Michigan's Secretary of State and a Democratic candidate for governor, is unveiling a health policy vision she says focuses on access, affordability and fairness. Colin Jackson has more.

Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is trying to carve a path down the middle in his independent campaign for governor. As Colin Jackson reports, that’s amid heavy criticism from Democrats.

While we ring in the New Year, 2026 will see a continuation of many of the same environmental issues we experienced through 2025. But this year is also a mid-term election year, and that could further complicate issues. 48th District State Representative Jennifer Conlin discusses what may come in 2026. The Ann Arbor Democrat joined WEMU's David Fair and co-host Lisa Wozniak to explore current and new challenges.