2026 Elections

Ann Arbor Mayoral candidates—incumbent Christopher Taylor and challenger Yousef Rabhi—met for a debate Monday night at the Arrowwood Hills Community Center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw County Commissioners may consider asking voters to approve a healthcare access millage in November. But even on the board, it’s getting some pushback. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti District Library, the League of Women Voters of Washtenaw County and Growing Hope will hold an in-person candidates' forum at 6 PM tonight for the candidates running for Mayor and City Council of Ypsilanti in the August Primary. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

A state elections board Thursday found two of Michigan’s leading Republican candidates for governor gathered enough signatures to make the August primary ballot. As Colin Jackson reports, that’s despite some challenges.

A ballot initiative to ban Michigan’s public utilities and large government contractors from political giving dropped off signatures Wednesday to go before voters this November. Colin Jackson has more.

Some of Michigan’s most powerful business and political figures are taking part in the annual Detroit Regional Chamber conference this week on Mackinac Island. As we hear from Rick Pluta, statewide elections are a big topic of discussion.

The Michigan Senate welcomed its newest member Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

Washtenaw Community College is putting forward a proposal to voters to renew its operating millage. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Ann Arbor Education Association, the union that represented the school district’s teachers, is endorsing challenger Yousef Rabhi in the race for mayor. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The August primary ballot for Washtenaw County races is set. It’s filled with millage renewals, city council races and a vote on a data center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.